Hayato Date
Directing
Born 1962-05-22 · Japan
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.
Acting
Crew
Magical Sisters LuluttoLilly
Director
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Storyboard Artist
Oda Cinnamon Nobunaga
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Ultramarine Magmell
Series Director
Ultramarine Magmell
Storyboard Artist
Ultramarine Magmell
Director
Convenience Store Boy Friends
Storyboard Artist
Convenience Store Boy Friends
Series Director
Convenience Store Boy Friends
Director
Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie
Director
Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie
Storyboard Artist
Naruto OVA 9: Chunin Exam on Fire! and Naruto vs. Konohamaru!
Director
Naruto Shippūden
Director
Naruto Shippūden
Storyboard Artist
Naruto Shippūden
Opening/Ending Animation
Naruto Shippūden
Series Director
Naruto OVA 4: Finally a Clash! Jounin VS. Genin!! Indiscriminate Grand Melee Tournament!!
Director
Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow
Animation Supervisor
Naruto OVA 3: Hidden Leaf Village Grand Sports Festival!
Director
Naruto: The Lost Story - Mission: Protect the Waterfall Village!
Director