Wataru Hatano is a Japanese voice actor and singer born on March 13, 1982, in Asahi, Japan. His career spans anime voice work, character songs, and solo music, placing him at the intersection of seiyuu performance and the wider anison scene. Known for a versatile approach that moves between bright pop material and more dramatic performances, Hatano has built a profile that appeals to listeners who follow both anime casts and theme-song artists.
His solo music is rooted in J-pop and anime song performance, with clean melodies, expressive phrasing, and arrangements that work well for upbeat tracks as well as more reflective material. Hatano’s releases have also been associated with Avex Group, giving his solo career a major-label connection. In 2026, he joined the 10th-anniversary celebrations for Yuri!!! on Ice, the anime whose ending theme featured his vocals, highlighting his continuing relevance in anime-related music and voice acting.
