Batman Ninja is back in this new MAX Exclusive anime film, streaming July 3rd
This new original feature continues DC’s Dark Knight in Japanese anime style, after his return to modern-day Gotham City. He must go back to feudal-era Japan. His mission is to thwart the Yakuza League. They are past allies who have lost all honor and humanity. The Dark Knight finds an unexpected world where the Yakuza are at war with each other and brutally terrorize citizens.
Jumpei Mizusaki and Shinji Takagi directed the sequel. It was written by Kazuki Nakashima, with character designs by Takashi Okazaki and music by Yugo Kanno. The core creative team from “Batman Ninja” reunites for the sequel. Renowned voice actor Koichi Yamadera once again lends his voice to the Caped Crusader.
BATMAN NINJA VS. YAKUZA LEAGUE is a Warner Bros. Japan production in collaboration with Kamikaze Douga marks the latest example of Warner Bros. Discovery’s commitment to original anime storytelling for both local and international audiences.
The film was first teased at Anime Expo 2024 in Los Angeles, drawing excitement from fans worldwide.
Production Credits:
Director: Juｍpei Mizusaki/Shinji Takagi
Screenplay: Kazuki Nakashima
Character Design: Takashi Okazaki
Music: Yugo Kanno
Animation Production: KAMIKAZE DOUGA
Produced by: Warner Bros. Japan
Voice Cast:
Batman: Koichi Yamadera
Robin: Yuki Kaji
Red Robin: Kengo Kawanishi
Nightwing: Daisuke Ono
Red Hood: Akira Ishida
Green Lantern: Ayane Sakura
Aquaman: Akio Otsuka
The Flash: Nobuyuki Hiyama
Wonder Woman: Romi Park
Harley Quinn: Rie Kugimiya
The Joker: Wataru Takagi
Alfred Pennyworth: Hochu Otsuka
James Gordon: Masaki Terasoma
Ra’s al Ghul: Kazuhiro Yamaji
About Warner Bros. Japan
Warner Bros. Japan LLC (WBJ) is part of the leading global media and entertainment company, Warner Bros. Discovery, and distributes all Warner Bros. Discovery content in Japan. For more than a decade, WBJ has also produced local originals, including live-action movies and anime content, including Rurouni Kenshin, Bleach, JOJO’s Bizarre Adventure, Mob Psycho 100, Record of Ragnarok, Batman Ninja and more.
About DC
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