Hayato Date

Directing

Born May 22, 1962 · Japan

24 films as director · Active 1996–2026

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 direct…

Known for

ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION

2023

Directed(24)

2012Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie★ 7.4

2011Naruto OVA 9: Chunin Exam on Fire! and Naruto vs. Konohamaru!★ 7.3

2005Naruto OVA 4: Finally a Clash! Jounin VS. Genin!! Indiscriminate Grand Melee Tournament!!★ 6.1

2004Naruto OVA 3: Hidden Leaf Village Grand Sports Festival!★ 7.2

2003Naruto: The Lost Story - Mission: Protect the Waterfall Village!★ 7.2

2002Saiyuki Interactive★ 4.0

2001Saiyuki: Requiem★ 5.6

Acting(1)

2023ANIME MANGA EXPLOSIONSelf - Director and NUNOANI Juku Instructor