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Wataru Hatano

Known For
Acting
Born
March 13, 1982 in Asahi, Higashichikuma, Nagano, Japan
Active Years
1971–2025 (55 Years)
Total Credits
164 credits in database
Acting Born Mar 13, 1982 Asahi, Higashichikuma, Nagano, Japan 164 credits
164
Total Credits
1971–2025
55 Years Career Span
87
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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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

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...

Wataru Hatano by the numbers

164credits
29films
135TV series
1971–2025active years

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