Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie
2012 · 7.4/10
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Hayato Date
Director · born 22 May 1962 · 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.
Where to start: Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie (2012).
As director 6
Naruto OVA 9: Chunin Exam on Fire! and Naruto vs. Konohamaru!
2011 · 7.3/10
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Naruto OVA 3: Hidden Leaf Village Grand Sports Festival!
2004 · 7.1/10
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Naruto: The Lost Story - Mission: Protect the Waterfall Village!
2003 · 7.1/10
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Saiyuki Interactive
2002 · 4.0/10
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Saiyuki: Requiem
2001 · 6.4/10
NewTV shows 7
Ultramarine Magmell
TV · 2019 · 6.9/10
Popcorn Flick
Naruto Shippūden
TV · 2007 · 8.5/10
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Naruto
TV · 2002 · 8.4/10
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Great Teacher Onizuka
TV · 1999 · 8.4/10
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Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040
TV · 1998 · 6.7/10
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Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight
TV · 1998 · 7.2/10
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Revolutionary Girl Utena
TV · 1997 · 8.1/10
Absolute CinemaFrequently asked questions
What is the best Hayato Date movie?
By viewer score, Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie (2012) at 7.4/10.
What are Hayato Date’s most popular movies?
Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie, Naruto: The Lost Story - Mission: Protect the Waterfall Village!, Naruto OVA 9: Chunin Exam on Fire! and Naruto vs. Konohamaru!.
How many movies has Hayato Date made?
6 films on TMDB, 6 as director.