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Haruo Sotozaki
AKA: そとざき はるお · 外崎 春雄
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Muroran, Hokkaido, Japan
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Biography
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. Sotozaki made his full directorial debut with the anime adaptation of Ninja Nonsense (2004). In 2019, he directed the critically acclaimed Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba television series, followed by the record-breaking film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train (2020). His direction is noted for its dynamic action sequences and faithful adaptation of source material.
Known For
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Key Animation, Series Director, Storyboard Artist
2019 · JP
Tales of Zestiria the X
Series Director
2016 · JP
Zetman
Key Animation
2012 · JP
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
Key Animation
2009 · JP
Inazuma Eleven
Key Animation
2008 · JP
Antique Bakery
Animation Director
2008 · JP
Tales of Symphonia: The Animation
Key Animation, Series Director
2007 · JP
Reideen
Key Animation
2007 · JP
Full Credits
| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba | 2019 | Key Animation, Series Director, Storyboard Artist |
| Tales of Zestiria the X | 2016 | Series Director |
| Zetman | 2012 | Key Animation |
| Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood | 2009 | Key Animation |
| Inazuma Eleven | 2008 | Key Animation |
| Antique Bakery | 2008 | Animation Director |
| Tales of Symphonia: The Animation | 2007 | Key Animation, Series Director |
| Reideen | 2007 | Key Animation |
| Noein: To Your Other Self | 2005 | Animation Director |
| Ninja Nonsense | 2004 | Key Animation |
| Samurai 7 | 2004 | Key Animation |
| New Fist of the North Star | 2003 | Character Designer |
| E's Otherwise | 2003 | Key Animation |
| Naruto | 2002 | Key Animation |
| Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex | 2002 | Key Animation |
| Rave Master | 2001 | Key Animation |
| X | 2001 | Director |
| Fruits Basket | 2001 | Animation Director, Director |
| R.O.D: Read or Die | 2001 | Key Animation |
| The SoulTaker | 2001 | Key Animation |
| Star Ocean EX | 2001 | Key Animation |
| Saiyuki | 2000 | Animation Director |
| Rurouni Kenshin | 1996 | Key Animation |