Haruo Sotozaki

Personal Info

Know For

Directing

Gender

Male

Birthday

-

Place of Birth

Muroran, Hokkaido, Japan

Haruo Sotozaki

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.

Production

2014

2013

Magical Sisters Yoyo & Nene

as Animation Director

2004

2001

Cowboy Bebop: The Movie

as Key Animation

2002

eX-Driver the Movie

as Key Animation

2001

Initial D: Third Stage

as Animation Director

2001

Initial D: Third Stage

as Key Animation

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