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Wataru Hatano

Acting Born Mar 13, 1982 Asahi, Higashichikuma, Nagano, Japan 164 credits
164
Total Credits
2025
55 Years Career Span
76
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Wataru Hatano is a Japanese voice actor and singer affiliated with 81 Produce. Born on March 13, 1982, in Asahi, Higashichikuma, Nagano, Japan, he is known for his work in various anime and video game projects. Hatano's notable roles include Gajeel in Fairy Tail, Yūto Ayase in Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu, and Josuke Higashikata in the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure games. He has also voiced Rufus in the Street Fighter franchise. In 2008, Hatano won the Best Male Rookie Award at the 2nd Seiyu Awards. He is married to fellow voice actress Mai Hashimoto, as announced on April 2, 2018.

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Career

Career overview

Wataru Hatano is a Japanese voice actor and singer affiliated with 81 Produce. He has been involved in various notable roles in anime and video games. In the anime series, Hatano has voiced characters such as Gajeel in Fairy Tail and Yūto Ayase in Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu.

In the realm of video games, Hatano has provided voice acting for characters like Josuke Higashikata in the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure games and Rufus in the Street Fighter franchise.

Hatano has also been recognized for his work in the anime industry, winning the Best Male Rookie Award at the 2nd Seiyu Awards.

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Known for

Film

Detective Conan: One-Eyed Flashback

as Atsunobu Hayashi (voice)
▦ Film

Vamsa Vilakku

as Nadir (voice)

FAIRY TAIL 100 YEARS QUEST

as Gajeel (voice)

FAIRY TAIL 100 YEARS QUEST

as Gazeel (voice)

Fate/strange Fake

as Orlando Reeve (voice)

Vampire Dormitory

as Komori (voice)

The Demon Prince of Momochi House

as Takamura Nachi (voice)

Rurouni Kenshin

as Anji Yukyuzan (voice)

Horimiya: The Missing Pieces

as Masamune Sasaki (voice)

Bibliophile Princess

as Theodore Warren Ashelard (voice)
Film

Stalin's Bride

as Klimt (voice)
Film

Bubble

as Osawa (voice)

Frequent co-stars

Daisuke Namikawa 10 shared titles
Yuichi Nakamura 8 shared titles
Rie Kugimiya 7 shared titles
Sayaka Ohara 7 shared titles
Yui Horie 7 shared titles
Yoshimasa Hosoya 6 shared titles
Hiroki Yasumoto 6 shared titles
Yuki Ono 5 shared titles
Kohsuke Toriumi 5 shared titles
Mamoru Miyano 5 shared titles

Career timeline

Detective Conan: One-Eyed FlashbackHarmony of Mille-FeuilleThe Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei: He Just Solves All the MysteriesI Want to Escape from Princess LessonsU Takes Terra
FAIRY TAIL 100 YEARS QUESTFAIRY TAIL 100 YEARS QUESTFate/strange FakeI Parry EverythingVampire Dormitory
Rurouni KenshinHorimiya: The Missing PiecesMy DaemonThe Legendary Hero Is Dead!Fate/strange Fake -Whispers of Dawn-
Bibliophile PrincessReincarnated as a SwordMamekichi Mameko – The Daily Life of a NEETThe Yakuza's Guide to BabysittingOrient
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless ReincarnationShadows HouseBungo Stray Dogs Wan!Super CrooksTaisho Otome Fairy Tale
JUJUTSU KAISENThe Misfit of Demon King AcademyThe Misfit of Demon King AcademyYashahime: Princess Half-DemonMoriarty the Patriot
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no YaibaDidn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?!Mysteria FriendsAmazing StrangerA3! SECOND Blooming FESTIVAL
Captain TsubasaDAKAICHI -I'm being harassed by the sexiest man of the year-Pop Team EpicKilling BitesMuhyo & Roji's Bureau of Supernatural Investigation
Never Give Up! Magical Girl KurumiACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept.Sakura QuestFairy Tail: Dragon CryKuroko's Basketball the Movie: Last Game
Bungo Stray DogsMob Psycho 100KONOSUBA - God's blessing on this wonderful world!My Hero AcademiaYuri!!! on Ice · Theme Song Performance
One-Punch ManWorld Break: Aria of Curse for a Holy SwordsmanThe Heroic Legend of ArslanActually, I Am...Dance with Devils
Baby StepsHamatoraEngaged to the UnidentifiedNo-RinMomokyun Sword
Ace of the DiamondValvrave the LiberatorUnlimited Psychic SquadUnlimited Psychic Squad声優戦隊ボイストーム7
Nyaruko: Crawling with Love!Our Home's Fox DeityChitose Get You!!Chitose Get You!!Listen to Me, Girls. I'm Your Father!
THE iDOLM@STERBattle Spirits: HeroesA Bridge to the Starry SkiesThe Voice Makes a MiracleGakuen 3: Karei Naru Etsujoku
Sex PistolsLove Pistols
From Me to You: Kimi ni TodokeFrom Me to You: Kimi ni TodokeFairy Tail07-GhostWhispered Words
BlassreiterBlade of the ImmortalMonochrome FactorThe Hill Dyed Rose MadderKirepapa.
Kiss Dum: Engage PlanetToward the TerraMushi-UtaNo MoneyTakumi-kun Series: And the Spring Breeze Whispers
Ouran High School Host ClubOuran High School Host ClubMagical PokaanOnimusha: Dawn of DreamsAngel's Feather
AriaAriaMÄR: Märchen Awakens RomanceBasiliskAnimal Lane
BleachFantastic Children
The Galaxy RailwaysYumeria
Kamen Rider

Full Filmography

164 titles
  • Detective Conan: One-Eyed Flashback (2025) as Atsunobu Hayashi (voice)
  • Harmony of Mille-Feuille (2025) as Male Light Music Club Member (voice)
  • The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei: He Just Solves All the Mysteries (2025) as Takeshi "Take-bō" Kōta (voice)
  • I Want to Escape from Princess Lessons (2025) as Nadir (voice)
  • U Takes Terra (2025) as Chiave (Voice)
  • IDOLiSH7 First BEAT! Movie Edition Part 2 (2025) as Gaku Yaotome (voice)
  • IDOLiSH7 First BEAT! Movie Edition Part 1 (2025) as Gaku Yaotome (voice)
  • Be Forever Yamato Rebel 3199: Part 4: Light Blue Maiden (Sasha) (2025)
  • FAIRY TAIL 100 YEARS QUEST (2024) as Gajeel (voice)
  • FAIRY TAIL 100 YEARS QUEST (2024) as Gazeel (voice)
  • Fate/strange Fake (2024) as Orlando Reeve (voice)
  • I Parry Everything (2024) as Sain (voice)
  • Vampire Dormitory (2024) as Komori (voice)
  • The Demon Prince of Momochi House (2024) as Takamura Nachi (voice)
  • Uzumaki (2024) as Okada (voice)
  • Egumi Legacy (2024) as God Eyes / Wild Feces (voice)
  • Star Blazers [Space Battleship Yamato] 2205: The New Voyage (2024) as Bandou Heiji
  • Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199: Part 1: Dark Invasion (2024) as Bando Heiji (voice)
  • Duel Masters LOST (2024)
  • Rurouni Kenshin (2023) as Anji Yukyuzan (voice)
  • Horimiya: The Missing Pieces (2023) as Masamune Sasaki (voice)
  • My Daemon (2023) as Kouya Kokonoe (voice)
  • The Legendary Hero Is Dead! (2023) as Belarco (voice)
  • Fate/strange Fake -Whispers of Dawn- (2023) as Orlando Reeve (voice)
  • IDOLiSH7 7th Anniversary Event "ONLY ONCE, ONLY 7TH" (2023) as Gaku Yaotome
  • Bibliophile Princess (2022) as Theodore Warren Ashelard (voice)
  • Reincarnated as a Sword (2022) as Klimt (voice)
  • Mamekichi Mameko – The Daily Life of a NEET (2022) as Poniki / Simba (voice)
  • The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting (2022) as Rei Hojo (voice)
  • Orient (2022) as Hideo Kosameda (voice)
  • Orient (2022) Theme Song Performance
  • Bubble (2022) as Osawa (voice)
  • Housing Complex C (2022) as Seichi Koshide (voice)
  • Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These - Intrigue 1 (2022) as Ulrich Kessler
  • 宇宙戦艦ヤマト2205 新たなる旅立ち 後章 -STASHA- (2022) as Bandou Heiji (voice)
  • Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation (2021) as Timothy (voice)
  • Shadows House (2021) as Edward (voice)
  • Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! (2021) as Motojirō Kajii (voice)
  • Super Crooks (2021) as the Praetorian (voice)
  • Taisho Otome Fairy Tale (2021) as Tamasuke Manabe (voice)
  • DAKAICHI - I'm being harassed by the sexiest man of the year - the Movie: Spain Arc (2021) as Kiyotaka Arisu (voice)
  • The Night Beyond the Tricornered Window (2021) as Rihito Hiyakawa (voice)
  • Muteking the Dancing Hero (2021) as George (voice)
  • 宇宙戦艦ヤマト2205 新たなる旅立ち 前章 -TAKE OFF- (2021) as Bandou Heiji (voice)
  • Space Battleship Yamato 2205: The New Voyage - Prior Chapter: Take Off (2021) as Bandou Heiji
  • JUJUTSU KAISEN (2020) as Haruta Shigemo (voice)
  • The Misfit of Demon King Academy (2020) as Spirit King (voice)
  • The Misfit of Demon King Academy (2020) as Shin Reglia (voice)
  • Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon (2020) as Meidomaru (voice)
  • Moriarty the Patriot (2020) as Burton (voice)
  • Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! (2020) as Hamada (voice)
  • Uchitama?! Have You Seen My Tama? (2020) as Gon Noda (voice)
  • Twittering Birds Never Fly: The Clouds Gather (2020) as Chikara Doumeki (voice)
  • Marudase Kintarou (2020) as Inukai (voice)
  • Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (2019) as (voice)
  • Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?! (2019) as Nano-chan (voice)
  • Mysteria Friends (2019) as Owen
  • Amazing Stranger (2019) as Haruto Bouida (voice)
  • A3! SECOND Blooming FESTIVAL (2019)
  • Captain Tsubasa (2018) as Hikaru Matsuyama (voice)
  • DAKAICHI -I'm being harassed by the sexiest man of the year- (2018) as Kiyotaka Arisu (voice)
  • Pop Team Epic (2018)
  • Killing Bites (2018) as Yuuya Nomoto (voice)
  • Muhyo & Roji's Bureau of Supernatural Investigation (2018) as Paige Krauss (voice)
  • Fate/Extra Last Encore (2018) as Julius B. Harway (voice)
  • Magical Girl Ore (2018) as (voice)
  • Magical Girl Ore (2018) Theme Song Performance
  • Bakumatsu (2018) as 吉田松阴（配音）
  • My Sweet Tyrant (2018) as Kubomura Takumi
  • Sanrio Boys (2018)
  • Skull-face Bookseller Honda-san (2018)
  • Caramel Honey (2018) as Yuusei Horiguchi
  • IDOLiSH7 Vibrato (2018) as Gaku Yaotome (voice)
  • The Laws of the Universe: The Age of Reimei (2018) as Eisuke (voice)
  • Never Give Up! Magical Girl Kurumi (2017) as Isamu Takahashi
  • ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept. (2017) as Gurus (voice)
  • Sakura Quest (2017) as Katsumi Kumano (voice)
  • Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry (2017) as Gajeel Redfox (voice)
  • Kuroko's Basketball the Movie: Last Game (2017) as Reo Mibuchi (voice)
  • 7O3X Fastest Finger First (2017) as Yosuke Ashiya (voice)
  • The Laughing Salesman NEW (2017) as Junichi Naoki(Story4)
  • Fox Spirit Matchmaker (2017) as Haku Gauche
  • Dance with Devils: Fortuna (2017) as Lindo Tachibana
  • Escha Chron (2017) as Hayata Kasai (voice)
  • Bungo Stray Dogs (2016) as Motojirou Kajii
  • Mob Psycho 100 (2016) as Taro (voice)
  • KONOSUBA - God's blessing on this wonderful world! (2016) as Keith (voice)
  • My Hero Academia (2016) as Hitoshi Shinso (voice)
  • Yuri!!! on Ice (2016) Theme Song Performance
  • ReLIFE (2016) as Koushi Usa (voice)
  • Hundred (2016) as Fritz Granz (voice)
  • Ninja Girl & Samurai Master (2016) as Nobunaga Oda
  • D.Gray-man Hallow (2016) as Bak Chan (voice)
  • Magi: Adventure of Sinbad (2016) as Spartos Leoxses (voice)
  • Magic-Kyun! Renaissance (2016) as 庵條 瑠衣
  • The Highschool Life of a Fudanshi (2016) as Ryo Sakaguchi (voice)
  • One-Punch Man (2015) as Metal Bat (voice)
  • World Break: Aria of Curse for a Holy Swordsman (2015) as Sir Edward Lambert (voice)
  • The Heroic Legend of Arslan (2015) as Jaswant (voice)
  • Actually, I Am... (2015) as Sakurada (voice)
  • Dance with Devils (2015) as Lindo Tachibana
  • The Laws of the Universe - Part 0 (2015) as Eisuke (voice)
  • Fw：ハマトラ (2015)
  • Fw：ハマトラ (2015) Theme Song Performance
  • Baby Steps (2014) as Hiroshi Araya (voice)
  • Hamatora (2014) as Murasaki
  • Engaged to the Unidentified (2014) as Hakuya Mitsumine (voice)
  • No-Rin (2014) as Kei Kamatori (voice)
  • Momokyun Sword (2014) as Inugami (voice)
  • Ace of the Diamond (2013) as Tooru Masuko (voice)
  • Valvrave the Liberator (2013) as Kibukawa Takumi (voice)
  • Unlimited Psychic Squad (2013) as You Fujiura (voice)
  • Unlimited Psychic Squad (2013) as Yo Fujiura (voice)
  • 声優戦隊ボイストーム7 (2013) as (voice)
  • Nyaruko: Crawling with Love! (2012) as Yoichi Takehiko
  • Our Home's Fox Deity (2012) as Gyokuyou Tenko (voice)
  • Chitose Get You!! (2012) as Chitose-Dad
  • Chitose Get You!! (2012) as Hiroshi Kashiwabara
  • Listen to Me, Girls. I'm Your Father! (2012) as Yuta Segawa (voice)
  • Fairy Tail: Phoenix Priestess (2012) as Gajeel Redfox (voice)
  • B-Daman Fireblast (2012)
  • THE iDOLM@STER (2011) as Host Sports Event (voice)
  • Battle Spirits: Heroes (2011) as Arata Yakushiji (voice)
  • A Bridge to the Starry Skies (2011) as Daigo Minamikokubaru (voice)
  • The Voice Makes a Miracle (2011)
  • Gakuen 3: Karei Naru Etsujoku (2011) as Chiba Kagetora (voice)
  • Sex Pistols (2010) as Shiro Fujiwara
  • Love Pistols (2010) as (voice)
  • From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke (2009) as Toru Sanada (voice)
  • From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke (2009) as Aono (voice)
  • Fairy Tail (2009) as Gajeel Redfox (voice)
  • 07-Ghost (2009) as Haruse
  • Whispered Words (2009) as Norio Kazama (voice)
  • Tailenders (2009) as Shiro Tomoe (voice)
  • Blassreiter (2008) as Igor
  • Blade of the Immortal (2008) as Makoto (voice)
  • Monochrome Factor (2008) as Shuichi Wagatsuma
  • The Hill Dyed Rose Madder (2008) as Jun'ichi Nagase
  • Kirepapa. (2008) as Takatsukasa Chidori
  • Kirepapa. (2008) as Takatsukasa, Chidori (voice)
  • Kiss Dum: Engage Planet (2007) as Vice captain
  • Toward the Terra (2007)
  • Mushi-Uta (2007)
  • No Money (2007) as Kuba Misao
  • Takumi-kun Series: And the Spring Breeze Whispers (2007) as Yoshizawa Michio
  • No Mone (2007) as Misao Kuba
  • Ouran High School Host Club (2006) as Ritsu Kasanoda
  • Ouran High School Host Club (2006) as Ritsu Kasanoda (voice)
  • Magical Pokaan (2006) as Tan
  • Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams (2006) as Roberto Frois (voice)
  • Angel's Feather (2006) as Nakajou Yuuto (voice)
  • Aria (2005) as Himeya Staff Member B (voice)
  • Aria (2005) as Atsushi (voice)
  • MÄR: Märchen Awakens Romance (2005) as Hamelin
  • Basilisk (2005) as Chikuma Koshiro (voice)
  • Animal Lane (2005) as Papa / Sayuki / Maguro Pillow (voice)
  • Twin Princess of Wonder Planet (2005) as Truth
  • Bleach (2004) as Hidetomo Kajomaru (voice)
  • Fantastic Children (2004) as Soran (voice)
  • The Galaxy Railways (2003) as Edwin Silver (voice)
  • Yumeria (2003)
  • Kamen Rider (1971) as Yeti Megiddo (voice)
  • Twittering Birds Never Fly: The Storm Breaks as Chikara Doumeki (voice)
  • Gugumi-chan as Father (voice)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Wataru Hatano best known for?

Wataru Hatano is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Detective Conan: One-Eyed Flashback (2025), Vamsa Vilakku (1984), FAIRY TAIL 100 YEARS QUEST (2024), FAIRY TAIL 100 YEARS QUEST (2024).

When and where was Wataru Hatano born?

Wataru Hatano was born on March 13, 1982 in Asahi, Higashichikuma, Nagano, Japan.

How many credits does Wataru Hatano have?

Wataru Hatano has accumulated over 164 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1971 to 2025.

What is Wataru Hatano's background in cinema and television?

Wataru Hatano is a Japanese voice actor and singer affiliated with 81 Produce. Born on March 13, 1982, in Asahi, Higashichikuma, Nagano, Japan, he is known for his work in various anime and video game projects. Hatano's notable roles include Gajeel in Fairy Tail, Yūto Ayase in Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu, and Josuke Hig...