Kodoani.com – Warner Bros. Japan revealed exciting information at Anime Expo on Thursday about the new CG animated film “Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League”. This is the sequel to “Batman Ninja” – the famous animated film that made a big splash when it was released in 2018. Here are the highlights of this new project:
Project Details
First Trailer:
Warner Bros. Japan has released the first trailer for “Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League” at Anime Expo, attracting great attention from fans. The trailer revealed eye-catching action scenes and unique character designs, promising an engaging story combining superhero elements and the Japanese criminal world.
Main Image and Character Image:
Along with the trailer, Warner Bros. Japan also released official images and character art. The images highlight Batman's appearance alongside the Yakuza characters, providing a first look at the confrontation between the two powerful forces.
Production Team:
Junpei Mizusakifamous animation scene producer for “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure” and “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders”will return to direct the film. He is also the CEO and founder of Kamikaze Dougathe studio responsible for the animation of “Batman Ninja” origin.
Shinji Takagiwho was the unit director for “Blood: The Last Vampire”will co-direct the film.
Kazuki Nakashimascreenwriter of “Batman Ninja”will continue to write the script for this new installment.
Takashi Okazakicharacter designer of “Batman Ninja”will return as character designer.
Yūgo Kannothe composer of the original film, will also take on the role of composing the music for this sequel.
Voice Actor:
Kōichi Yamadera will return to dubbing for Bruce Wayne/Batmanensuring to deliver the character's familiar voice and style.
More Information About the Project
“Batman Ninja” The original was released digitally in April 2018 and on home video in May 2018. The release includes both the Japanese audio track as well as the English dub.
“Batman Ninja” premiered in Japanese theaters in June 2018 with a Japanese voice cast and aired on Toonami in October 2021.
“Batman Ninja” tells the story of Batman traveling back in time to Japan's Warring States period, where he must confront famous villains like The Joker as a feudal lord.
Origin and Influence
Manga adaptation of “Batman Ninja”was launched in the magazine Monthly Hero on June 2018 by Masato Shares and ended in September 2019. The manga won the Season in August 2020.
“Batman Ninja” It also inspired a stage play performed in November 2021, demonstrating the popularity and influence of this work.
“Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League” promises to bring a dramatic and innovative new adventure to fans of Batman and anime. The combination of Japanese animation style and DC superhero storyline is sure to continue to captivate audiences around the world.