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Haruo Sotozaki

Bio: Haruo Sotozaki is a Japanese anime and film director best known for his work on the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba series. He began his career in the animation industry in the mid-1990s, contributing as a key animator and storyboard artist on various projects

Born: Unknown birthdate.

Birthplace: Muroran, Hokkaido, Japan

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity Castle

Haruo Sotozaki will be

? in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity Castle

as 'Director'.

Thu, Sep 25 2025

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training-

Haruo Sotozaki was

? in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training-

as 'Director'.

Fri, Feb 02 2024

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Swordsmith Village-

Haruo Sotozaki was

? in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Swordsmith Village-

as 'Director'.

Fri, Feb 03 2023

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Tsuzumi Mansion Arc

Haruo Sotozaki was

? in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Tsuzumi Mansion Arc

as 'Director'.

Thu, Sep 15 2022

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Asakusa Arc

Haruo Sotozaki was

? in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Asakusa Arc

as 'Director'.

Thu, Aug 25 2022

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hashira Meeting Arc

Haruo Sotozaki was

? in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hashira Meeting Arc

as 'Director'.

Wed, Dec 01 2021

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mt. Natagumo Arc

Haruo Sotozaki was

? in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mt. Natagumo Arc

as 'Director'.

Wed, Nov 17 2021

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train

Haruo Sotozaki was

? in Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train

as 'Director, Animation Director, Storyboard Artist, Second Unit Director'.

Fri, Oct 16 2020

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Sibling's Bond

Haruo Sotozaki was

? in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Sibling's Bond

as 'Director'.

Fri, Mar 29 2019

Tales of Zestiria: The Shepherd's Advent

Haruo Sotozaki was

? in Tales of Zestiria: The Shepherd's Advent

as 'Second Unit Director, Key Animation, Storyboard Artist, Director'.

Tue, Dec 30 2014

Magical Sisters Yoyo & Nene

Haruo Sotozaki was

? in Magical Sisters Yoyo & Nene

as 'Animation Director'.

Sat, Dec 28 2013

Eden of the East Movie II: Paradise Lost

Haruo Sotozaki was

? in Eden of the East Movie II: Paradise Lost

as 'Key Animation'.

Sat, Mar 13 2010

Tales of Vesperia: The First Strike

Haruo Sotozaki was

? in Tales of Vesperia: The First Strike

as 'Key Animation'.

Sat, Oct 03 2009

Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel

Haruo Sotozaki was

? in Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel

as 'Key Animation'.

Sat, Aug 06 2005

Lupin the Third: Swallowtail Tattoo

Haruo Sotozaki was

? in Lupin the Third: Swallowtail Tattoo

as 'Animation Director'.

Fri, Jul 30 2004

New Fist of the North Star: The Cursed City

Haruo Sotozaki was

? in New Fist of the North Star: The Cursed City

as 'Animation Director'.

Wed, Jul 02 2003

eX-Driver the Movie

Haruo Sotozaki was

? in eX-Driver the Movie

as 'Key Animation'.

Sat, Apr 20 2002

Cowboy Bebop: The Movie

Haruo Sotozaki was

? in Cowboy Bebop: The Movie

as 'Key Animation'.

Sat, Sep 01 2001

Digimon Adventure 02: Diablomon Strikes Back

Haruo Sotozaki was

? in Digimon Adventure 02: Diablomon Strikes Back

as 'Key Animation'.

Sat, Mar 03 2001

Initial D: Third Stage

Haruo Sotozaki was

? in Initial D: Third Stage

as 'Animation Director, Key Animation'.

Sat, Jan 13 2001

You're Under Arrest: The Motion Picture

Haruo Sotozaki was

? in You're Under Arrest: The Motion Picture

as 'Key Animation'.

Thu, Apr 29 1999

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity Castle 2

Haruo Sotozaki will be

0+ in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity Castle 2

as 'Director'.

Unreleased

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity Castle 3

Haruo Sotozaki will be

0+ in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity Castle 3

as 'Director'.

Unreleased

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

Haruo Sotozaki was

? in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

as 'Series Director, Animation Director, Director, Opening/Ending Animation, Key Animation, Storyboard Artist'.

First Air Date
Sat, Apr 06 2019

Tales of Zestiria the X

Haruo Sotozaki was

? in Tales of Zestiria the X

as 'Series Director'.

First Air Date
Sun, Jul 10 2016

Zetman

Haruo Sotozaki was

? in Zetman

as 'Key Animation'.

First Air Date
Tue, Apr 03 2012

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

Haruo Sotozaki was

? in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

as 'Key Animation'.

First Air Date
Sun, Apr 05 2009

Antique Bakery

Haruo Sotozaki was

? in Antique Bakery

as 'Animation Director'.

First Air Date
Fri, Jul 04 2008

Tales of Symphonia: The Animation

Haruo Sotozaki was

? in Tales of Symphonia: The Animation

as 'Series Director, Key Animation'.

First Air Date
Fri, Jun 08 2007

Reideen

Haruo Sotozaki was

? in Reideen

as 'Key Animation'.

First Air Date
Sat, Mar 03 2007

Noein: To Your Other Self

Haruo Sotozaki was

? in Noein: To Your Other Self

as 'Animation Director'.

First Air Date
Wed, Oct 12 2005

Ninja Nonsense

Haruo Sotozaki was

? in Ninja Nonsense

as 'Key Animation'.

First Air Date
Thu, Jul 08 2004

Samurai 7

Haruo Sotozaki was

? in Samurai 7

as 'Key Animation'.

First Air Date
Sat, Jun 12 2004

New Fist of the North Star

Haruo Sotozaki was

? in New Fist of the North Star

as 'Creator'.

First Air Date
Fri, Jul 04 2003

E's Otherwise

Haruo Sotozaki was

? in E's Otherwise

as 'Key Animation'.

First Air Date
Tue, Apr 01 2003

Heat Guy J

Haruo Sotozaki was

? in Heat Guy J

as 'Animation Director, Key Animation'.

First Air Date
Mon, Dec 02 2002

Naruto

Haruo Sotozaki was

? in Naruto

as 'Key Animation, Animation Director'.

First Air Date
Thu, Oct 03 2002

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex

Haruo Sotozaki was

? in Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex

as 'Key Animation'.

First Air Date
Tue, Oct 01 2002

Rave Master

Haruo Sotozaki was

? in Rave Master

as 'Key Animation'.

First Air Date
Sat, Oct 13 2001

Haruo Sotozaki was

? in X

as 'Director'.

First Air Date
Wed, Oct 03 2001

Fruits Basket

Haruo Sotozaki was

? in Fruits Basket

as 'Animation Director, Director'.

First Air Date
Thu, Jul 05 2001

R.O.D: Read or Die

Haruo Sotozaki was

? in R.O.D: Read or Die

as 'Key Animation'.

First Air Date
Wed, May 23 2001

The SoulTaker

Haruo Sotozaki was

? in The SoulTaker

as 'Key Animation'.

First Air Date
Wed, Apr 04 2001

Star Ocean EX

Haruo Sotozaki was

? in Star Ocean EX

as 'Key Animation'.

First Air Date
Mon, Apr 02 2001

Earth Maiden Arjuna

Haruo Sotozaki was

? in Earth Maiden Arjuna

as 'Animation Director, Animation, Key Animation'.

First Air Date
Tue, Jan 09 2001

Saiyuki

Haruo Sotozaki was

? in Saiyuki

as 'Animation Director'.

First Air Date
Tue, Apr 04 2000

Hunter × Hunter

Haruo Sotozaki was

? in Hunter × Hunter

as 'Key Animation'.

First Air Date
Sat, Oct 16 1999

Legend of Himiko

Haruo Sotozaki was

? in Legend of Himiko

as 'Animation Director'.

First Air Date
Thu, Jan 07 1999

Eat-Man '98

Haruo Sotozaki was

? in Eat-Man '98

as 'Animation Director, Key Animation'.

First Air Date
Wed, Oct 07 1998

AWOL -Absent Without Leave-

Haruo Sotozaki was

? in AWOL -Absent Without Leave-

as 'Key Animation'.

First Air Date
Wed, Jan 07 1998

Rurouni Kenshin

Haruo Sotozaki was

? in Rurouni Kenshin

as 'Key Animation'.

First Air Date
Wed, Jan 10 1996