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The Best Episodes Directed By Haruo Sotozaki

Every TV Episode Directed by Haruo Sotozaki Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - Set Your Heart Ablaze
    8.8/10(46 votes)

    S2:E7

    The demon that appeared before Tanjiro and Rengoku after they defeated Enmu was the Upper Three, Akaza. While injured and on the ground, Tanjiro is almost attacked by Akaza and narrowly escapes death when Rengoku quickly strikes back. During the intense battle between Rengoku and Akaza, Akaza suggests to Rengoku that he should also become a demon. Rengoku vehemently refuses Akaza's offer, but his injured body is exhausted and being pushed past its physical limits...

    Director:Haruo Sotozaki
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 20 - Ayame's Secret Life
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E20

    Yuki and Tohru visit Ayame's dress shop. Ayame's assistant Mine Kurame, has grander ideas. Could there be some cosplaying involved? And what is "The Thing"?

    Director:Haruo Sotozaki
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 23 - Is the Rumored Ri That Mother's Daughter?
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E23

    Shigure's house receives yet another visitor - Ritsu Sohma, the daughter of the Hostess at the hot springs. Whenever Ri's around, it seems to be one mishap after another. But Ritsu's biggest bombshell is yet to come. Tohru is in for the surprise of her life!

    Director:Haruo Sotozaki
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 24 - The Curse of the Cat
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E24

    It's a rainy day. Tohru and Yuki don't mind much, but Kyo is in down spirits. Things just keep getting worse for Kyo. Kagura makes a surprise visit. We learn why Kagura loves Kyo so much. Kyo's teacher, Kazuma Sohma, also makes a visit. Kazuma seems to have a reason for his visit, but could it break the wonderful world that Tohru lives in?

    Director:Haruo Sotozaki
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 5 Episode 8 - The Hashira Unite
    8.4/10(56 votes)

    S5:E8

    During a silent night when the moon shines, Kagaya finally meets Muzan Kibutsuji, who appears at the Ubuyashiki Mansion.

    Director:Haruo Sotozaki
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 26 - New Mission
    8.2/10(52 votes)

    S1:E26

    As Tanjiro and the others are devoted to their rehabilitation training, the absolute master of the demons, Muzan Kibutsuji, gathers the Lower Ranks of the Twelve Kizuki. The demons, too, are preparing to make their next move. As training draws to a close, Tanjiro has improved to the point where he can fight on equal terms with Kanao. Just then, he receives word of a new mission from his Kasugai Crow.

    Director:Haruo Sotozaki
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Cruelty
    8.0/10(65 votes)

    S1:E1

    It is the Taisho Period (i.e. 1912-1926). Tanjiro Kamado is living a modest but blissful life in the mountains with his family. One day, when he returns from selling charcoal in town, he finds the remains of his slaughtered family in pools of blood after a demon attack. Tanjiro rushes down the snowy mountain with the sole survivor, his sister Nezuko, on his back. But on the way, Nezuko suddenly snarls, turning on Tanjiro.

    Director:Haruo Sotozaki
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 14 - The House With the Wisteria Family Crest
    7.7/10(49 votes)

    S1:E14

    After a desperate fight to the death, Tanjiro prevails over Kyogai. He exits the house to find Zenitsu who had escaped earlier. But it is then that he sees the strange circumstances before him... The battered Zenitsu holding the box containing Nezuko in his arms while the man in the boar's head mask stands in the way with two Nichirin Swords drawn.

    Director:Haruo Sotozaki
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Trainer Sakonji Urokodaki
    7.7/10(60 votes)

    S1:E2

    At Giyu Tomioka's urging, Tanjiro heads for Mt. Sagiri with his sister Nezuko who's been turned into a demon. During the night, Tanjiro catches the smell of blood from inside a temple. He enters, thinking that someone might be hurt, only to come upon a man-eating demon. When the demon attacks, Tanjiro manages to fight back with his hatchet, but the demon's strength is overwhelming. Just as the demon is about to finish him off, Tanjiro is saved by none other than.

    Director:Haruo Sotozaki
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  10. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Sound Hashira: Tengen Uzui
    7.5/10(54 votes)

    S3:E1

    After the Mugen Train incident, Akaza visits Muzan Kibutsuji. Guided by a crow, Tanjiro Kamado heads off to the Rengoku residence to convey Kyojuro Rengoku's last messages to his father and little brother. Tanjiro's group return to the Butterfly Mansion.

    Director:Haruo Sotozaki
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Haruo Sotozaki Ratings Summary

"Set Your Heart Ablaze" is the best rated episode directed by Haruo Sotozaki. It scored 8.8/10 from 46 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on November 28, 2021. It is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "Ayame's Secret Life".