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Haruo Sotozaki

Known for

6 signature roles
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
2nd Key Animation
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
2nd Key Animation
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle I
Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle I
Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Movie: Mugen Train
Animation Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Movie: Mugen Train
Animation Director
Tales of Zestiria the X Season 2
Animation Director
Tales of Zestiria the X Season 2
Animation Director
Tales of Zestiria the X
2nd Key Animation
Tales of Zestiria the X
2nd Key Animation
Tales of Zestiria the X Prologue: The Age of Chaos
Director
Tales of Zestiria the X Prologue: The Age of Chaos
Director

Biography

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Filmography

98 credits shown
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2020 Production
2020 Production
2020 Production
2020 Production
2019
2nd Key Animation
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Production
2019
Animation Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Production
2019
Assistant Animation Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Production
2019
Chief Animation Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Production
2019 Production
2019 Production
2019 Production
2019 Production
2017 Production
2017 Production
2017 Production
2017 Production
2016
2nd Key Animation
Tales of Zestiria the X
Production
2016
Animation Director
Tales of Zestiria the X
Production
2016 Production
2016 Production
2016
Episode Director
Tales of Zestiria the X
Production
2016 Production
2016
Key Animation
Tales of Zestiria the X
Production
2016 Production
2016 Production
2014 Production
2014 Production
2014 Production
2014 Production
2014 Production
2013
Animation Director
Magical Sisters Yoyo & Nene
Production
2012 Production
2012
Key Animation
Zetman
Production
2012
Key Animation
Blast of Tempest
Production
2011
2nd Key Animation
No. 6
Production
2011 Production
2011 Production
2011 Production
2011 Production
2011 Production
2011 Production
2010 Production
2010 Production
2010
Key Animation
Gintama: The Movie
Production
2010 Production
2010 Production
2009
Animation Director
Maria Watches Over Us Season 4
Production
2009 Production
2009 Production
2009 Production
2009 Production
2009 Production
2009
Key Animation
07-Ghost
Production
2009 Production
2007 Production
2007 Production
2007 Production
2007 Production
2007 Production
2006
Key Animation
Gintama
Production
2005
Animation Director
Noein: To Your Other Self
Production
2005 Production
2004
Animation Director
Ninja Nonsense
Production
2004
Episode Director
Ninja Nonsense
Production
2004
Key Animation
Kurau Phantom Memory
Production
2004 Production
2004
Key Animation
Ninja Nonsense
Production
2004
Series Production Director
Ninja Nonsense
Production
2004
Storyboard
Ninja Nonsense
Production
2003
Animation Director
Licensed by Royalty
Production
2003
Character Design
New Fist of the North Star
Production
2003
Chief Animation Director
New Fist of the North Star
Production
2003
Key Animation
Kino's Journey
Production
2003
Key Animation
Licensed by Royalty
Production
2003
Key Animation
Popotan
Production
2003
Key Animation
Scrapped Princess
Production
2003
Key Animation
Wolf's Rain
Production
2002
Animation Director
Knight Hunters Eternity
Production
2002 Production
2002
Key Animation
Naruto
Production
2001
Animation Director
Arjuna
Production
2001
Animation Director
Initial D Third Stage
Production
2001
Assistant Animation Director
Arjuna
Production
2001
Key Animation
Arjuna
Production
2001
Key Animation
Cowboy Bebop: The Movie
Production
2001 Production
2001
Key Animation
R.O.D - Read or Die
Production
2001
Key Animation
Samurai X: Reflection
Production
2000
Animation Director
Saiyuki
Production
2000
Assistant Animation Director
eX-Driver
Production
1999 Production
1999
Key Animation
Hunter x Hunter
Production
1999 Production
1998
Animation Director
Eat-Man '98
Production
1998
Animation Director
Shadow Skill: Eigi
Production
1996 Production
1996 Production

Awards & honors

Recognized by peers and fans alike.

1 win · 1 nomination · 1 organization

Crunchyroll Anime Awards

The Crunchyroll Anime Awards is the definitive global celebration of excellence in the anime industry. Established to honor the outstanding creators, talented voice actors, exceptional musicians, and breathtaking studios that bring stories to life, the annual event bridges the gap between industry professionals and a passionate global fanbase.
1 win
2025
9th edition
Nominated
Best Director
For Hashira Training Arc Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
2023
7th edition
Won
Best Director
For Entertainment District Arc Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba