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.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Crew
Crew Credits
Oda Cinnamon Nobunaga
Role: Storyboard Artist
TV • 2020
Oda Cinnamon Nobunaga
Role: Director
TV • 2020
Ultramarine Magmell
Role: Series Director
TV • 2019
Ultramarine Magmell
Role: Storyboard Artist
TV • 2019
Ultramarine Magmell
Role: Director
TV • 2019
Convenience Store Boy Friends
Role: Storyboard Artist
TV • 2017
Convenience Store Boy Friends
Role: Series Director
TV • 2017
Convenience Store Boy Friends
Role: Director
TV • 2017
Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2012
Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie
Role: Storyboard Artist
MOVIE • 2012
Naruto OVA 9: Chunin Exam on Fire! and Naruto vs. Konohamaru!
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2011
Naruto Shippūden
Role: Director
TV • 2007
Naruto Shippūden
Role: Storyboard Artist
TV • 2007
Naruto Shippūden
Role: Opening/Ending Animation
TV • 2007
Naruto Shippūden
Role: Series Director
TV • 2007
Naruto OVA 4: Finally a Clash! Jounin VS. Genin!! Indiscriminate Grand Melee Tournament!!
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2005
Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow
Role: Animation Supervisor
MOVIE • 2004
Naruto OVA 3: Hidden Leaf Village Grand Sports Festival!
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2004
Naruto: The Lost Story - Mission: Protect the Waterfall Village!
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2003
Naruto
Role: Director
TV • 2002