Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Person· Directing
Haruo Sotozaki
- From
- Muroran, Hokkaido, Japan
Also known as
そとざき はるお · 外崎 春雄
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.
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Filmography
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
Film 02 Directing (Director) Art (Storyboard Artist) Visual Effects (Animation Director)
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Hashira Training Arc Part 2
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Hashira Training Arc Part 1
Film 04 Directing (Director)
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Swordsmith Village Arc Part 2
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Swordsmith Village Arc Part 1
Film 06 Directing (Director)
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Infiltration Arc
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Series 16 Directing (Series Director) 63 EPVisual Effects (Animation Director) 9 EPDirecting (Director) 7 EPVisual Effects (Opening/Ending Animation) 31 EPVisual Effects (Key Animation) 2 EPArt (Storyboard Artist) 19 EP
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Sibling's Bond
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