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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.
Filmography7 titles
Naruto Shippūden
2007Director, Opening/Ending Animation, Series Director, Storyboard Artist
2007Director, Opening/Ending Animation, Series Director, Storyboard Artist
Naruto
2002Director, Series Director, Storyboard Artist
2002Director, Series Director, Storyboard Artist
Road to Ninja - Naruto the Movie
2012Director, Storyboard Artist
2012Director, Storyboard Artist
Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow
2004Animation Supervisor
2004Animation Supervisor
Ultramarine Magmell
Series Director
Series Director
Convenience Store Boy Friends
2017Series Director
2017Series Director
Saiyuki
Director, Storyboard Artist
Director, Storyboard Artist