Hirai Kawato
Hirai Kawato
Person

Hirai Kawato

Actor 1997-03-13 Ikeda, Osaka, Japan

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.

Known for

FILMOGRAPHY
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My Dad Is a Heel Wrestler

My Dad Is a Heel Wrestler

2018 · Movie

NJPW G1 Climax 33: Day 16

NJPW G1 Climax 33: Day 16

2023 · Master Wato

World Wonder Ring Stardom

World Wonder Ring Stardom

2011 · Master Wato

NJPW Dominion 6.11 in Osaka-jo Hall 2017

NJPW Dominion 6.11 in Osaka-jo Hall 2017

2017 · Hirai Kawato

NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20

NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20

2026 · Master Wato

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

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

2025 · Master Wato

NJPW Destruction In Kobe 2026

NJPW Destruction In Kobe 2026

2026 · Master Wato

NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 19 (Final)

NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 19 (Final)

2026 · Master Wato

NJPW New Year Dash !! 2026

NJPW New Year Dash !! 2026

2026 · Master Wato

NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 18

NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 18

2026 · Master Wato

NJPW Best of the Super Junior 33 - Day 1

NJPW Best of the Super Junior 33 - Day 1

2026 · Master Wato

NJPW Sakura Genesis 2026

NJPW Sakura Genesis 2026

2026 · Master Wato

NJPW Best of the Super Junior 33 - Day 2

NJPW Best of the Super Junior 33 - Day 2

2026 · Master Wato

NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17: Night 1 in Tokyo Dome

NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17: Night 1 in Tokyo Dome

2023 · Master Wato

NJPW Road to G1 Climax 36 - Day 3

NJPW Road to G1 Climax 36 - Day 3

2026 · Master Wato

ROH: Death Before Dishonor 2023

ROH: Death Before Dishonor 2023

2023 · Master Wato

NJPW Road to King of Pro-Wrestling 2026 - Day 2

NJPW Road to King of Pro-Wrestling 2026 - Day 2

2026 · Master Wato

NJPW Road to King of Pro-Wrestling 2026 - Day 1

NJPW Road to King of Pro-Wrestling 2026 - Day 1

2026 · Master Wato

NJPW Road to Destruction 2026 - Day 9

NJPW Road to Destruction 2026 - Day 9

2026 · Master Wato

NJPW Road to Destruction 2026 - Day 11

NJPW Road to Destruction 2026 - Day 11

2026 · Master Wato