Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League
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Written by | Kazuki Nakashima |
Based on | Justice League by Gardner Fox |
Produced by | Takanari Yamaguchi |
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Music by | Yugo Kanno |
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Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League (バットマン ニンジャ vs. ヤクザリーグ, Ninja Batman vs. Yakuza League) is an upcoming American-Japanese animated superhero film directed by Junpei Mizusaki and Kamikaze Douga, and written by Kazuki Nakashima, produced by Warner Bros., and animated by Kamikaze Douga and YamatoWorks, which features the DC Comics character Batman. It is the sequel to Batman Ninja (2018).
Voice cast[edit]
Character | Japanese voice actor | English dubbing actor |
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Bruce Wayne/Batman: A powerful superhero who usually resides in Gotham City. Upon being transported to Feudal Japan, he has a hard time adjusting but ultimately gains the trust of the Bat-Clan. He also develops a strange friendship with Gorilla Grodd and deepens his relationship with Catwoman. When transported back to the present, he uses his skills he gained in Japan to protect his friends. | Koichi Yamadera | TBA |
Damian Wayne/Robin: The son of Batman and the current Robin. Like Nightwing, he has ninja training from being raised by the League of Shadows. Sarcastic but also caring, he works as hard as he can to protect his surrogate family. Upon coming to Japan, he befriends a monkey named Monkichi, as well as the monkey's friend Monmi. | Yuki Kaji | TBA |
Barry Allen/Flash: A member of the Yakuza League. | TBA | TBA |
Princess Diana/Wonder Woman: A member of the Yakuza League. | TBA | TBA |
Arthur Curry/Aquaman: A member of the Yakuza League. | TBA | TBA |
Jessica Cruz/Green Lantern: A member of the Yakuza League. | TBA | TBA |
Dr. Harleen Quinzel/Harley Quinn: Joker's girlfriend, who is possibly even more insane than him. In this movie, she is also a master of disguise, pretending to be a woman about to be crushed by Joker's mecha and even fooling Batman. | TBA | TBA |
Production[edit]
In late May 2024, it was announced that the sequel to Batman Ninja was in development, with Junpei Mizusaki returning to direct and Kazuki Nakashima writing the screenplay, with Koichi Yamadera reprising his role as Bruce Wayne/Batman.[1]
Marketing[edit]
In July 2024, during the Anime Expo, the teaser trailer was released, revealing Damian Wayne/Robin, Barry Allen/Flash, Princess Diana/Wonder Woman, and Arthur Curry/Aquaman.[2][3]
References[edit]
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (May 30, 2024). "Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League Film Sequel to Batman Ninja Announced". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
- ^ Sudario, Erielle (July 4, 2024). "The Dark Knight Returns to Japan Once More in 'Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League' Trailer". Collider. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
- ^ Mateo, Alex (July 4, 2024). "Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League Film Sequel Reveals Trailer, Visuals". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
External links[edit]
- 2020s animated superhero films
- American multilingual films
- American martial arts films
- American sequel films
- Animated Batman films
- Anime films based on comics
- 2020s English-language films
- Animated films about time travel
- Animated films set in Japan
- Films set in the Sengoku period
- Films set in psychiatric hospitals
- Japanese animated superhero films
- Japanese multilingual films
- Japanese martial arts films
- Japanese sequel films
- 2020s Japanese-language films
- Martial arts anime and manga
- Mecha films
- Ninja films
- Samurai films
- Warner Bros. Animation animated films
- 2020s American films
- Films scored by Yugo Kanno
- Sequel films