Born on 13 March 1982 in Asahi, Nagano, the J-pop singer and Japanese voice
actor Wataru Hatano is known largely for his work with Tokyo voice talent
management firm 81 Produce. Although he has built up an admirable acting
portfolio since first launching his career at the start of the new
millennium—notably winning the Best Male Rookie Award for his roles as Sam
Houston in Toward the Terra and Tenshi Yuri in Saint Beast: Kouin Jojishi
Tenshitan at the 2nd Seiyu Awards in 2008—he has also forged a successful career
as a singer. He made his official singing debut in December 2011 u...