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 β The Movie: Mugen Train (2020). His direction is noted for its dynamic action sequences and faithful adaptation of source material.
Personal Info
Profession
Director
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Muroran, Hokkaido, Japan
Popularity
1.4
Available Movies
4 released
Haruo Sotozaki
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Also known as: Sotozaki Haruo
Director
Muroran, Hokkaido, Japan
Stable
20
About Haruo Sotozaki
Haruo Sotozaki is from Muroran, Hokkaido, Japan. We have 4 films with Haruo Sotozaki available. Among Haruo Sotozaki's most popular films: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training-, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Swordsmith Village-.
Fun Facts About Haruo Sotozaki
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Haruo Sotozaki is a Japanese anime and film director.
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He made his full directorial debut in 2004 with the anime adaptation of Ninja Nonsense.
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In 2019, he directed the anime adaptation of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, as well as its film, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba β The Movie: Mugen Train in 2020, which has earned numerous awards.
Best Known Films of Haruo Sotozaki
Career Statistics - Haruo Sotozaki
4
Total Credits
6
Years Active
2020 - 2025
7.9
Avg. Movie Rating
1.4
Popularity Score
Role Breakdown
Director: 4
Top Genres
Fantasy (4)
Action (4)
Animation (4)
Thriller (3)
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