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. (오뜨랑에서 실시간으로 번역된 한글 프로필도 확인할 수 있어요) 2026년 마법의 자매 루루토리리 연출을 맡았다. 2023년 ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION에 출연했다. 2020년 오다 시나몬 노부나가 연출을 맡았다.