Hirai Kawato
Known for
Acting
Born
March 13, 1997 (age 29)
Birthplace
Ikeda, 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.
Best known work
My Dad Is a Heel Wrestler
2018
NJPW G1 Climax 33: Day 16
2023
NJPW Dominion 6.11 in Osaka-jo Hall 2017
2017
NJPW x AEW x CMLL x ROH x STARDOM: Wrestle Dynasty
2025
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20
2026
World Wonder Ring Stardom
2011
ROH: Death Before Dishonor 2023
2023
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17: Night 1 in Tokyo Dome
2023
NJPW New Year Dash !! 2026
2026
NJPW Sakura Genesis 2026
2026Filmography
2026
NJPW Destruction In Kobe 2026as Master Wato
2026
NJPW Road to Destruction 2026 - Day 11as Master Wato
2026
NJPW Road to Destruction 2026 - Day 9as Master Wato
2026
NJPW Road to Destruction 2026 - Day 7as Master Wato
2026
NJPW Road to Destruction 2026 - Day 6as Master Wato
2026
NJPW Road to Destruction 2026 - Day 5as Master Wato
2026
NJPW Road to Destruction 2026 - Day 4as Master Wato
2026
NJPW Road to Destruction 2026 - Day 3as Master Wato
2026
NJPW Road to Destruction 2026 - Day 2as Master Wato
2026
NJPW Yuji Nagata Produce Blue Justice XIX ~Aogi Futotsu~as Master Wato
2026
NJPW Road to Destruction 2026 - Day 1as Master Wato
2026
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 19 (Final)as Master Wato
2026
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 18as Master Wato
2026
NJPW Tiger Mask's Retirement Matchas Master Wato
2026
NJPW Road to G1 Climax 36 - Day 5as Master Wato
2026
NJPW Road to G1 Climax 36 - Day 4as Master Wato
2026
NJPW Road to G1 Climax 36 - Day 3as Master Wato
2026
NJPW Road to G1 Climax 36 - Day 2as Master Wato
2026
NJPW Yuji Nagata Produce Blue Justice XVIIIas Master Wato
2026
NJPW Road to G1 Climax 36 - Day 1as Master Wato
2026
NJPW Best of the Super Junior 33 - Day 14 (Final)as Master Wato
2026
NJPW Best of the Super Junior 33 - Day 13as Master Wato
2026
NJPW Best of the Super Junior 33 - Day 12as Master Wato
2026
NJPW Best of the Super Junior 33 - Day 11as Master Wato
2026
NJPW Best of the Super Junior 33 - Day 10as Master Wato