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Masami Hata

Bio: Masami Hata (波多 正美, November 5, 1942) is a Japanese anime director and animator born in Taipei, Taiwan during the Japanese colonial era, and raised in Toyama prefecture. He is a veteran director who has been active since the dawn of Japanese TV anime
Born: Thu, Nov 05 1942
Birthplace: Taipei, Taiwan
Masami Hata is 82 years old
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Poster of Mouse Story: The Adventures of George and Gerald
Mouse Story: The Adventures of George and Gerald
Masami Hata was 65 in Mouse Story: The Adventures of George and Gerald as 'Director, Storyboard Artist'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 22 2007
Poster of My Father's Dragon
My Father's Dragon
Masami Hata was 54 in My Father's Dragon as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 05 1997
Poster of Kiki to Lala no Habatake! Pegasus
Kiki to Lala no Habatake! Pegasus
Masami Hata was 51 in Kiki to Lala no Habatake! Pegasus as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 21 1994
Poster of Keroppi in Robin Hood
Keroppi in Robin Hood
Masami Hata was 51 in Keroppi in Robin Hood as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 21 1994
Poster of Keroppi in The Adventures of Gulliver
Keroppi in The Adventures of Gulliver
Masami Hata was 50 in Keroppi in The Adventures of Gulliver as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 21 1993
Poster of Keroppi in the Christmas Eve Gift
Keroppi in the Christmas Eve Gift
Masami Hata was 49 in Keroppi in the Christmas Eve Gift as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 01 1992
Poster of Kero Kero Keroppi's Three Musketeers
Kero Kero Keroppi's Three Musketeers
Masami Hata was 48 in Kero Kero Keroppi's Three Musketeers as 'Director, Script'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 20 1991
Poster of Keroppi and the Beanstalk
Keroppi and the Beanstalk
Masami Hata was 47 in Keroppi and the Beanstalk as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 21 1990
Poster of The Tale of Osamu Tezuka: I'm Son-Goku
The Tale of Osamu Tezuka: I'm Son-Goku
Masami Hata was 46 in The Tale of Osamu Tezuka: I'm Son-Goku as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 27 1989
Poster of Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland
Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland
Masami Hata was 46 in Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 15 1989
Poster of Nayuta
Nayuta
Masami Hata was 43 in Nayuta as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 31 1986
Poster of Super Mario Brothers: Great Mission to Rescue Princess Peach
Super Mario Brothers: Great Mission to Rescue Princess Peach
Masami Hata was 43 in Super Mario Brothers: Great Mission to Rescue Princess Peach as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 20 1986
Poster of A Journey Through Fairyland
A Journey Through Fairyland
Masami Hata was 42 in A Journey Through Fairyland as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 26 1985
Poster of Sea Prince and the Fire Child
Sea Prince and the Fire Child
Masami Hata was 38 in Sea Prince and the Fire Child as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 18 1981
Poster of Ringing Bell
Ringing Bell
Masami Hata was 35 in Ringing Bell as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 11 1978
Poster of Little Jumbo
Little Jumbo
Masami Hata was 34 in Little Jumbo as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 09 1977
Poster of Cleopatra: Queen of Sex
Cleopatra: Queen of Sex
Masami Hata was 27 in Cleopatra: Queen of Sex as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 15 1970
Poster of Kiki to Lala no Hansel to Gretel
Kiki to Lala no Hansel to Gretel
Masami Hata will be 82+ in Kiki to Lala no Hansel to Gretel as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Keroppi in Find the Pink Mushroom
Keroppi in Find the Pink Mushroom
Masami Hata will be 82+ in Keroppi in Find the Pink Mushroom as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Endo and Kobayashi Live! The Latest on Tsundere Villainess Lieselotte
Endo and Kobayashi Live! The Latest on Tsundere Villainess Lieselotte
Masami Hata was 80+ in Endo and Kobayashi Live! The Latest on Tsundere Villainess Lieselotte as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 07 2023
Poster of The Dawn of the Witch
The Dawn of the Witch
Masami Hata was 79+ in The Dawn of the Witch as 'Action Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 08 2022
Poster of Adachi and Shimamura
Adachi and Shimamura
Masami Hata was 77+ in Adachi and Shimamura as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 09 2020
Poster of Dororo
Dororo
Masami Hata was 76+ in Dororo as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 07 2019
Poster of Garo: The Animation
Garo: The Animation
Masami Hata was 71+ in Garo: The Animation as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 03 2014
Poster of Stitch!
Stitch!
Masami Hata was 65+ in Stitch! as 'Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 08 2008
Poster of Initial D
Initial D
Masami Hata was 55+ in Initial D as 'Director, Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 18 1998
Poster of Dream Star Button Nose
Dream Star Button Nose
Masami Hata was 42+ in Dream Star Button Nose as 'Director, Storyboard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 19 1985
Poster of Kunimatsu-sama no Otoridai
Kunimatsu-sama no Otoridai
Masami Hata was 28+ in Kunimatsu-sama no Otoridai as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 06 1971
Poster of Tomorrow's Joe
Tomorrow's Joe
Masami Hata was 27+ in Tomorrow's Joe as 'Storyboard, Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 01 1970