Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
2025 · Movie
Director, Storyboard Artist, Animation Director
Haruo Sotozaki
Muroran, Hokkaido, Japan
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.
Crew Credits
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Infiltration Arc
2025 · Movie
Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Hashira Training Arc Part 1
2025 · Movie
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Swordsmith Village Arc Part 2
2025 · Movie
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Hashira Training Arc Part 2
2025 · Movie
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Special Edition Swordsmith Village Arc Part 1
2025 · Movie
Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training-
2024 · Movie
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Swordsmith Village-
2023 · Movie
Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Entertainment District Decisive Battle Arc
2023 · Movie
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Asakusa Arc
2022 · Movie
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Tsuzumi Mansion Arc
2022 · Movie
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hashira Meeting Arc
2021 · Movie
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mt. Natagumo Arc
2021 · Movie
Director
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train
2020 · Movie
Director, Animation Director, Storyboard Artist, Second Unit Director
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Sibling's Bond
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
2019 · TV Show
Series Director, Animation Director, Director, Opening/Ending Animation, Key Animation, Storyboard Artist
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Key Animation
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1998 · TV Show
Animation Director, Key Animation
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1998 · TV Show
Key Animation
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1996 · TV Show
Key Animation
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity Castle 3
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity Castle 2
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