Hayato Date
Directing

Hayato Date

May 22, 1962 (63 years old) Japan

Biography

Hayato Date (伊達 勇登, Date Hayato, born May 22, 1962) is a Japanese animation director most known for the anime adaptations of Saiyuki and Naruto. After working as a cinematographer and assistant director, he made his first directorial debut (series) in 1999 with Rerere no Genius Bakabon. He has directed the “NARUTO” series, which began broadcasting in 2002, which had become a huge hit both in Japan and overseas. He has been participating in NUNOANI cram school since 2017. Since 2019, he is also in charge of directing promotion courses.

Known For

ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION

ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION

2023 • TV

Movie Credits (7)

Crew

2012

Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie

Director

2011

Naruto OVA 9: Chunin Exam on Fire! and Naruto vs. Konohamaru!

Director

2001

Saiyuki: Requiem

Director

2003

Naruto: The Lost Story - Mission: Protect the Waterfall Village!

Director

2004

Naruto OVA 3: Hidden Leaf Village Grand Sports Festival!

Director

2005

Naruto OVA 4: Finally a Clash! Jounin VS. Genin!! Indiscriminate Grand Melee Tournament!!

Director

2002

Saiyuki Interactive

Director

TV Credits (17)

Acting

2023

ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION

as Self - Director and NUNOANI Juku Instructor

1 episodes

Crew

2000

Saiyuki

Director

2001

Kaze no Yojimbo

Director

2002

Tokyo Underground

Director

2002

Naruto

Director

1999

Rerere no Tensai Bakabon

Director

2007

Naruto Shippūden

Director

1997

Revolutionary Girl Utena

Director

1999

Great Teacher Onizuka

Director

1997

Flame of Recca

Director

1998

Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040

Director

Personal Info

Known For
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
May 22, 1962 (63 years old)
Place of Birth
Japan
Popularity
3.8

Career Stats

7
Movies
17
TV Shows