1962Born, Japan
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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
Naruto ShippūdenDirector
NarutoDirector
Road to Ninja: Naruto the MovieDirector
Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of SnowAnimation Supervisor
Great Teacher OnizukaDirector2011Naruto OVA 9: Chunin Exam on Fire! and Naruto vs. Konohamaru!DirectorMovie
2004Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of SnowAnimation SupervisorMovie
2004Naruto OVA 3: Hidden Leaf Village Grand Sports Festival!DirectorMovie
2003Naruto: The Lost Story - Mission: Protect the Waterfall Village!DirectorMovie
2002Saiyuki InteractiveDirectorMovie
2001Saiyuki: RequiemDirector, Second Unit Director · Storyboard ArtistMovie
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