Wataru Hatano
Voice ActorVoice actor, singer, and radio personality Wataru Hatano, affiliated with 81 Produce, voices Haruta Shigemo in Jujutsu Kaisen.
Jujutsu Kaisen Role
Hatano provides the Japanese voice of Haruta Shigemo, a curse-affiliated character who appears among the sorcerers' antagonists over the course of Jujutsu Kaisen. The part sits within a career full of similarly sharp-edged roles, drawing on the same lower vocal register that won Hatano a Best Male Rookie award at the Seiyu Awards early in his career. It adds to a lineup of credits that already spans major franchises such as Fairy Tail and One Punch Man.
Career and Notable Roles
Hatano is also known for playing Gajeel Redfox in Fairy Tail and Metal Bat in One Punch Man, alongside video game roles such as Josuke Higashikata in the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure games from CyberConnect2 and Rufus in the Street Fighter series. Beyond voice acting he works as a singer, actor, narrator, radio host, and comedian, and in 2018 he announced his marriage to fellow voice actress Mai Hashimoto.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How did Wataru Hatano start acting?
Wataru Hatano won the Best Male Rookie award at the Seiyu Awards early in his career, which began in 1999. That early recognition came from the same lower vocal register that later suited villains and tough characters.
Who does Wataru Hatano voice in Jujutsu Kaisen?
Hatano provides the Japanese voice of Haruta Shigemo, a curse-affiliated character who appears among the sorcerers' antagonists. The part draws on the same sharp-edged, lower-register style found in many of his other roles.
What anime is Wataru Hatano best known for?
Hatano is known for playing Gajeel Redfox in Fairy Tail and Metal Bat in One Punch Man. Both roles are part of a career built on sharp-edged characters, including Haruta Shigemo in Jujutsu Kaisen.
What video game characters has Wataru Hatano voiced?
Hatano voices Josuke Higashikata in the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure games from CyberConnect2 and Rufus in the Street Fighter series. His game work runs alongside his anime roles and his affiliation with the agency 81 Produce.
Is Wataru Hatano married?
Yes, Hatano announced his marriage to fellow voice actress Mai Hashimoto in 2018. Beyond acting, he also works as a singer, narrator, radio host, and comedian.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Jujutsu Kaisen anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Headquarters, not screenshots or licensed imagery. Official cover art is used on three types of pages for editorial commentary:
- Movie pages: theatrical posters and key visuals, credited to MAPPA and Toho.
- Game pages: official box art for Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash, credited to Bandai Namco.
- Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha and Gege Akutami.
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