Hayato Date

Known for: Directing
Born: May 22, 1962
Birthplace: 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.

Filmography

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Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie 2012
Director, Storyboard Artist
Naruto OVA 9: Chunin Exam on Fire! and Naruto vs. Konohamaru! 2011
Director
Naruto OVA 3: Hidden Leaf Village Grand Sports Festival! 2004
Director
Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow 2004
Animation Supervisor
Naruto: The Lost Story - Mission: Protect the Waterfall Village! 2003
Director
Saiyuki Interactive 2002
Director
Saiyuki: Requiem 2001
Director, Second Unit Director, Storyboard Artist

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