At an early age, Haneda decided to pursue an acting career. From 1999 to 2000, under
Yoko Narahashi, he attended the United Performers' Studio (UPS Academy) in
Tokyo, where he took part on theatre in stage plays. After graduation he passionately continued his studies with workshops conducted by teachers of the Actors Studio, New York. In 2003, he was a stunt performer on the 2003 film
The Last Samurai. Haneda has appeared in films such as
When the Last Sword Is Drawn (2003),
Oh! My Zombie Mermaid (2004),
Marebito (2004),
Godzilla: Final Wars (2004), and
Memories of Matsuko (2006). His international debut started in July 2006, with the joint French–German–Indian independent film
Valley of Flowers. In 2008, Haneda appeared in a role in the American–Japanese film
The Ramen Girl. In 2012, Haneda had a supporting role as a driver to
Matthew Fox's character and interpreter in
Emperor. This was followed by a role playing a samurai in
47 Ronin in 2013. In 2014, he was a soldier in
Edge of Tomorrow. ==Personal life==