Haruo Sotozaki

Haruo Sotozaki

DirectorMuroran, Hokkaido, Japan2 analyzed titles

Average work score

0.3Based

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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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Career Woke Trend

Average scores of directed works by release year. Analyzed seasons appear in their respective years.

Woke score trend data
DateAverage score out of 10Titles analyzed
2019-07-0101
2021-07-010.52
2024-07-0111
2025-07-0101

Filmography

Analyzed movies and shows directed by Haruo Sotozaki. Season credits are shown separately.