Hirai Kawato

Hirai Kawato

Acting • Born 1997-03-13

Acting0Ikeda, Osaka, Japan

Biography

Hirai Kawato, better known by his ring name Master Wato, is a Japanese professional wrestler signed to New Japan Pro‑Wrestling, where he debuted on January 3, 2016, after training as a Young Lion in the NJPW Dojo. Initially sent on excursion to Mexico’s CMLL as Kawato‑San (winning the CMLL World Lightweight Championship), he returned to NJPW as Master Wato and has since become a two‑time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion and the 2023 Best of the Super Juniors tournament winner.

Filmography

128 credits
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17: Night 2 in Yokohama Arena

NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17: Night 2 in Yokohama Arena

Movie • 2023

Master Wato

NJPW G1 Climax 31: Day 5

NJPW G1 Climax 31: Day 5

Movie • 2021

Master Wato

NJPW G1 Climax 31: Day 19 (Final)

NJPW G1 Climax 31: Day 19 (Final)

Movie • 2021

Master Wato

NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka 2023

NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka 2023

Movie • 2023

Master Wato

NJPW & NOAH: Wrestle Kingdom 16 - Night 3

NJPW & NOAH: Wrestle Kingdom 16 - Night 3

Movie • 2022

Master Wato

NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 16: Night 2

NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 16: Night 2

Movie • 2022

Master Wato

NJPW Sakura Genesis 2023

NJPW Sakura Genesis 2023

Movie • 2023

Master Wato

NJPW Dominion 6.4 in Osaka-jo Hall

NJPW Dominion 6.4 in Osaka-jo Hall

Movie • 2023

Master Wato

NJPW New Years Golden Series 2022 - Day 9

NJPW New Years Golden Series 2022 - Day 9

Movie • 2022

Master Wato

All Together Again

All Together Again

Movie • 2023

Master Wato

ROH: Death Before Dishonor 2023

ROH: Death Before Dishonor 2023

Movie • 2023

Master Wato

NJPW The New Beginning In Sapporo 2023 - Day 1

NJPW The New Beginning In Sapporo 2023 - Day 1

Movie • 2023

Master Wato

NJPW The New Beginning In Sapporo 2023 - Day 2

NJPW The New Beginning In Sapporo 2023 - Day 2

Movie • 2023

Master Wato

NJPW New Japan Cup 2023: Day 1

NJPW New Japan Cup 2023: Day 1

Movie • 2023

Master Wato

NJPW G1 Climax 33: Day 15

NJPW G1 Climax 33: Day 15

Movie • 2023

Master Wato

NJPW G1 Climax 33: Day 16

NJPW G1 Climax 33: Day 16

Movie • 2023

Master Wato

NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2022

NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2022

Movie • 2022

Master Wato

NJPW G1 Climax 33: Day 18

NJPW G1 Climax 33: Day 18

Movie • 2023

Master Wato

NJPW G1 Climax 33: Day 19 (Final)

NJPW G1 Climax 33: Day 19 (Final)

Movie • 2023

Master Wato

NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17: Night 1 in Tokyo Dome

NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17: Night 1 in Tokyo Dome

Movie • 2023

Master Wato

NJPW New Year Dash!! 2024

NJPW New Year Dash!! 2024

Movie • 2024

Master Wato

NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 15: Night 2

NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 15: Night 2

Movie • 2021

Master Wato

NJPW Battle Autumn 2022 - Day 16

NJPW Battle Autumn 2022 - Day 16

Movie • 2022

Master Wato

NJPW G1 Climax 30: Day 19 (Final)

NJPW G1 Climax 30: Day 19 (Final)

Movie • 2020

Master Wato

NJPW Wrestle Grand Slam In Tokyo Dome

NJPW Wrestle Grand Slam In Tokyo Dome

Movie • 2021

Master Wato

NJPW New Year Dash !! 2023

NJPW New Year Dash !! 2023

Movie • 2023

Master Wato

NJPW Destruction in Kobe 2017

NJPW Destruction in Kobe 2017

Movie • 2017

Hirai Kawato

NJPW New Japan Cup 2017 - Day 2

NJPW New Japan Cup 2017 - Day 2

Movie • 2017

Hirai Kawato

NJPW Power Struggle 2021

NJPW Power Struggle 2021

Movie • 2021

Master Wato

NJPW Power Struggle ~ Super Junior Tag League 2023

NJPW Power Struggle ~ Super Junior Tag League 2023

Movie • 2023

Master Wato

NJPW Power Struggle 2017

NJPW Power Struggle 2017

Movie • 2017

Hirai Kawato

NJPW Declaration of Power

NJPW Declaration of Power

Movie • 2022

Master Wato

NJPW The New Beginning in Nagoya

NJPW The New Beginning in Nagoya

Movie • 2024

Master Wato

NJPW G1 Climax 27: Day 2

NJPW G1 Climax 27: Day 2

Movie • 2017

Hirai Kawato

NJPW Destruction In Ryogoku 2023

NJPW Destruction In Ryogoku 2023

Movie • 2023

Master Wato

NJPW New Year Dash !! 2018

NJPW New Year Dash !! 2018

Movie • 2018

Hirai Kawato

NJPW Dominion 6.11 in Osaka-jo Hall

NJPW Dominion 6.11 in Osaka-jo Hall

Movie • 2017

Hirai Kawato

NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2017

NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2017

Movie • 2017

Hirai Kawato

My Dad Is a Heel Wrestler

My Dad Is a Heel Wrestler

Movie • 2018

Dominion in Osaka-jo Hall - 2020

Dominion in Osaka-jo Hall - 2020

Movie • 2020

Master Wato

NJPW Sengoku Lord in Nagoya

NJPW Sengoku Lord in Nagoya

Movie • 2020

Master Wato

NJPW Summer Struggle In Jingu

NJPW Summer Struggle In Jingu

Movie • 2020

Master Wato

NJPW New Year Dash !! 2021

NJPW New Year Dash !! 2021

Movie • 2021

Master Wato

NJPW The New Beginning in Nagoya

NJPW The New Beginning in Nagoya

Movie • 2021

Master Wato

NJPW The New Beginning in Hiroshima 2021 - Night 1

NJPW The New Beginning in Hiroshima 2021 - Night 1

Movie • 2021

Master Wato

NJPW The New Beginning in Hiroshima 2021 - Night 2

NJPW The New Beginning in Hiroshima 2021 - Night 2

Movie • 2021

Master Wato

NJPW Power Struggle ~ Super Junior Tag League 2024

NJPW Power Struggle ~ Super Junior Tag League 2024

Movie • 2024

Master Wato

NJPW New Year Dash!! 2025

NJPW New Year Dash!! 2025

Movie • 2025

Master Wato

NJPW x AEW x CMLL x ROH x STARDOM: Wrestle Dynasty

NJPW x AEW x CMLL x ROH x STARDOM: Wrestle Dynasty

Movie • 2025

Master Wato

NJPW Sakura Genesis 2017

NJPW Sakura Genesis 2017

Movie • 2017

Hirai Kawato

NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2025 - Night 1

NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2025 - Night 1

Movie • 2025

Master Wato

NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2025 - Night 2

NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2025 - Night 2

Movie • 2025

Master Wato

NJPW Dominion 6.15 In Osaka-Jo Hall

NJPW Dominion 6.15 In Osaka-Jo Hall

Movie • 2025

Master Wato

NJPW Death Pain Invitational

NJPW Death Pain Invitational

Movie • 2025

Master Wato

NJPW Tanahashi Jam

NJPW Tanahashi Jam

Movie • 2025

Master Wato

NJPW New Japan Soul 2025 - Day 8

NJPW New Japan Soul 2025 - Day 8

Movie • 2025

Master Wato

NJPW G1 Climax 27: Day 18

NJPW G1 Climax 27: Day 18

Movie • 2017

Hirai Kawato

NJPW G1 Climax 27: Day 19 (Final)

NJPW G1 Climax 27: Day 19 (Final)

Movie • 2017

Hirai Kawato

NJPW x Stardom Historic X-over in Guangzhou

NJPW x Stardom Historic X-over in Guangzhou

Movie • 2025

Master Wato

NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 18

NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 18

Movie • 2025

Master Wato

NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 19 (Final)

NJPW G1 Climax 35: Day 19 (Final)

Movie • 2025

Master Wato

NJPW Yuji Nagata Produce Blue Justice XVI

NJPW Yuji Nagata Produce Blue Justice XVI

Movie • 2025

Master Wato

NJPW G1 Climax 27: Day 11

NJPW G1 Climax 27: Day 11

Movie • 2017

Hirai Kawato

NJPW G1 Climax 27: Day 12

NJPW G1 Climax 27: Day 12

Movie • 2017

Hirai Kawato

NJPW G1 Climax 27: Day 13

NJPW G1 Climax 27: Day 13

Movie • 2017

Hirai Kawato

NJPW G1 Climax 27: Day 14

NJPW G1 Climax 27: Day 14

Movie • 2017

Hirai Kawato

NJPW G1 Climax 27: Day 15

NJPW G1 Climax 27: Day 15

Movie • 2017

Hirai Kawato

NJPW G1 Climax 27: Day 16

NJPW G1 Climax 27: Day 16

Movie • 2017

Hirai Kawato

NJPW G1 Climax 27: Day 17

NJPW G1 Climax 27: Day 17

Movie • 2017

Hirai Kawato

NJPW G1 Climax 27: Day 5

NJPW G1 Climax 27: Day 5

Movie • 2017

Hirai Kawato

NJPW G1 Climax 27: Day 6

NJPW G1 Climax 27: Day 6

Movie • 2017

Hirai Kawato

NJPW G1 Climax 27: Day 8

NJPW G1 Climax 27: Day 8

Movie • 2017

Hirai Kawato

NJPW G1 Climax 27: Day 9

NJPW G1 Climax 27: Day 9

Movie • 2017

Hirai Kawato

NJPW G1 Climax 27: Day 10

NJPW G1 Climax 27: Day 10

Movie • 2017

Hirai Kawato

NJPW 49th Anniversary Show

NJPW 49th Anniversary Show

Movie • 2021

Master Wato

NJPW New Years Golden Series 2022 - Day 1

NJPW New Years Golden Series 2022 - Day 1

Movie • 2022

Master Wato

NJPW The New Beginning In Sapporo 2017

NJPW The New Beginning In Sapporo 2017

Movie • 2017

Hirai Kawato

NJPW Super Junior Tag League 2025 - Day 1

NJPW Super Junior Tag League 2025 - Day 1

Movie • 2025

Master Wato

NJPW Super Junior Tag League 2025 - Day 2

NJPW Super Junior Tag League 2025 - Day 2

Movie • 2025

Master Wato

NJPW Super Junior Tag League 2025 - Day 7

NJPW Super Junior Tag League 2025 - Day 7

Movie • 2025

Master Wato

NJPW Super Junior Tag League 2025 - Day 6

NJPW Super Junior Tag League 2025 - Day 6

Movie • 2025

Master Wato

NJPW Super Junior Tag League 2025 - Day 5

NJPW Super Junior Tag League 2025 - Day 5

Movie • 2025

Master Wato

NJPW Super Junior Tag League 2025 - Day 4

NJPW Super Junior Tag League 2025 - Day 4

Movie • 2025

Master Wato

NJPW Super Junior Tag League 2025 - Day 3

NJPW Super Junior Tag League 2025 - Day 3

Movie • 2025

Master Wato

NJPW Wrestling Toyonokuni 2017

NJPW Wrestling Toyonokuni 2017

Movie • 2017

Hirai Kawato

NJPW Super Junior Tag League 2025 - Day 8

NJPW Super Junior Tag League 2025 - Day 8

Movie • 2025

Master Wato

NJPW Dominion 6.12 In Osaka-Jo Hall

NJPW Dominion 6.12 In Osaka-Jo Hall

Movie • 2022

Master Wato

NJPW Hiroshi Tanahashi ~ Final Homecoming

NJPW Hiroshi Tanahashi ~ Final Homecoming

Movie • 2025

Master Wato

NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2021 - Night 1

NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2021 - Night 1

Movie • 2021

Master Wato

NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2021 - Night 2

NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2021 - Night 2

Movie • 2021

Master Wato

NJPW New Japan Road in Anjo 2025

NJPW New Japan Road in Anjo 2025

Movie • 2025

Master Wato

NJPW New Years Golden Series 2022 - Day 2

NJPW New Years Golden Series 2022 - Day 2

Movie • 2022

Master Wato

NJPW New Years Golden Series 2022 - Day 6

NJPW New Years Golden Series 2022 - Day 6

Movie • 2022

Master Wato

NJPW New Years Golden Series 2022 - Day 10

NJPW New Years Golden Series 2022 - Day 10

Movie • 2022

Master Wato

NJPW New Years Golden Series 2022 - Day 14

NJPW New Years Golden Series 2022 - Day 14

Movie • 2022

Master Wato

NJPW Dominion 7.12 in Osaka-Jo Hall

NJPW Dominion 7.12 in Osaka-Jo Hall

Movie • 2020

Master Wato

NJPW New Japan Cup 2020 - Day 9 (Final)

NJPW New Japan Cup 2020 - Day 9 (Final)

Movie • 2020

Master Wato

NJPW New Japan Cup 2017 - Day 1

NJPW New Japan Cup 2017 - Day 1

Movie • 2017

Hirai Kawato

NJPW World Tag League 2025 - Day 17 (Final)

NJPW World Tag League 2025 - Day 17 (Final)

Movie • 2025

Master Wato

NJPW Road to Tokyo Dome 2025 - Day 1

NJPW Road to Tokyo Dome 2025 - Day 1

Movie • 2025

Master Wato

NJPW Road to Tokyo Dome 2025 - Day 2

NJPW Road to Tokyo Dome 2025 - Day 2

Movie • 2025

Master Wato

NJPW Road to Tokyo Dome 2025 - Day 3

NJPW Road to Tokyo Dome 2025 - Day 3

Movie • 2025

Master Wato

NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20

NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20

Movie • 2026

Master Wato

NJPW Burning Spirit 2022 - Day 14

NJPW Burning Spirit 2022 - Day 14

Movie • 2022

Master Wato

NJPW New Year Dash !! 2026

NJPW New Year Dash !! 2026

Movie • 2026

Master Wato

NJPW Road to The New Beginning 2026 - Day 1

NJPW Road to The New Beginning 2026 - Day 1

Movie • 2026

Master Wato

NJPW Yuji Nagata Produce Blue Justice XVII ~ Aoyi Transition ~

NJPW Yuji Nagata Produce Blue Justice XVII ~ Aoyi Transition ~

Movie • 2026

Master Wato

NJPW Road to The New Beginning 2026 - Day 2

NJPW Road to The New Beginning 2026 - Day 2

Movie • 2026

Master Wato

NJPW Road to The New Beginning 2026 - Day 3

NJPW Road to The New Beginning 2026 - Day 3

Movie • 2026

Master Wato

NJPW Road to The New Beginning 2026 - Day 4

NJPW Road to The New Beginning 2026 - Day 4

Movie • 2026

Master Wato

NJPW Road to The New Beginning 2026 - Day 5

NJPW Road to The New Beginning 2026 - Day 5

Movie • 2026

Master Wato

NJPW Road to The New Beginning 2026 - Day 6

NJPW Road to The New Beginning 2026 - Day 6

Movie • 2026

Master Wato

NJPW Road to The New Beginning 2026 - Day 8

NJPW Road to The New Beginning 2026 - Day 8

Movie • 2026

Master Wato

NJPW Road to The New Beginning 2026 - Day 9

NJPW Road to The New Beginning 2026 - Day 9

Movie • 2026

Master Wato

NJPW Road to The New Beginning 2026 - Day 10

NJPW Road to The New Beginning 2026 - Day 10

Movie • 2026

Master Wato

NJPW Road to The New Beginning 2026 - Day 7

NJPW Road to The New Beginning 2026 - Day 7

Movie • 2026

Master Wato

NJPW Presents CMLL Fantastica Mania 2026 - Day 1

NJPW Presents CMLL Fantastica Mania 2026 - Day 1

Movie • 2026

Master Wato

NJPW Presents CMLL Fantastica Mania 2026 - Day 2

NJPW Presents CMLL Fantastica Mania 2026 - Day 2

Movie • 2026

Master Wato

NJPW Presents CMLL Fantastica Mania 2026 - Day 4

NJPW Presents CMLL Fantastica Mania 2026 - Day 4

Movie • 2026

Master Wato

NJPW Presents CMLL Fantastica Mania 2026 - Day 6

NJPW Presents CMLL Fantastica Mania 2026 - Day 6

Movie • 2026

Master Wato

NJPW Presents CMLL Fantastica Mania 2026 - Day 7

NJPW Presents CMLL Fantastica Mania 2026 - Day 7

Movie • 2026

Master Wato

NJPW 54th Anniversary Event & New Japan Cup 2026 - Day 3

NJPW 54th Anniversary Event & New Japan Cup 2026 - Day 3

Movie • 2026

Master Wato

NJPW Presents CMLL Fantastica Mania 2026 - Day 3

NJPW Presents CMLL Fantastica Mania 2026 - Day 3

Movie • 2026

Master Wato

NJPW Presents CMLL Fantastica Mania 2026 - Day 5

NJPW Presents CMLL Fantastica Mania 2026 - Day 5

Movie • 2026

Master Wato

NJPW New Japan Cup 2026 - Day 1

NJPW New Japan Cup 2026 - Day 1

Movie • 2026

Master Wato

NJPW New Japan Cup 2026 - Day 2

NJPW New Japan Cup 2026 - Day 2

Movie • 2026

Master Wato

NJPW New Japan Cup 2021 - Day 1

NJPW New Japan Cup 2021 - Day 1

Movie • 2021

Master Wato

Stardom on Stardom World

Stardom on Stardom World

TV • 2011

Master Wato