Morio Hatano

Japanese animation director, Morio Hatano was born in 1978 in Yokohama, Japan. He has been actively contributing to the animation industry since 2004, predominantly in the action-adventure genre, and is best known for his work on globally acclaimed series such as "Dragon Ball Super" and "Saint Seiya Omega". Despite not garnering awards at major film festivals, Hatano's impressive command and innovative approach to animated storytelling have earned him a dedicated following. Through his work, Morio Hatano beautifully illustrates that animation is not confined to children's entertainment but can be a powerful medium of complex narratives and emotions.