Batman Ninja Is Returning In Sequel Film Vs. Yakuza

[Peter Paltridge]

Though Warner Bros has owned an animation studio in Japan for a while, in recent years they’ve collaborated with prominent anime directors to produce movies and TV shows based directly on their most well-known properties. 2018’s Batman Ninja was a prime example of this, and it appears to be have been popular enough that a sequel is now in development. What they’re calling Batman Ninja Vs. Yakuza League was announced today. Junpei Mizusaki (most known for the CG main titles in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure) directed the first film and will return to direct this one as well, at studio Kamikaze Douga. Shinji Takagi will serve as co-director, from a screenplay by Kazuki Nakashima (Promare), Takashi Okazaki (Afro Samurai) will design the characters and Yugo Kanno (PSYCHO-PASS) will handle the soundtrack. Casting at this time is mostly a blank slate, but Koichi Yamadera, who voiced Batman in the Japanese dub and is also the voice of Spike in Cowboy Bebop), will reprise the role (not Spike). In the original Batman Ninja,

 

[BatmanBeyond2000]

I watched the first movie and seeing those wooden mechas in Edo period Japan is crazy cool!

 

[Redturtle]

The Yakuza? Already, this Batman Ninja sequel is incredible! Including the Yakuza in a film that was already a crazy trip through feudal Japan? Absolute mastery! I'm excited to watch how they respond to this fresh danger. I hope they will also explore Japanese mythology and lore more thoroughly. This might surpass the previous one in quality! I'm eager to see how Batman responds to this new task and investigates the criminal underbelly of medieval Japan. This could turn out to be a truly amazing trip!

 

[Beeswax]

The first movie was a visual spectacle, but the story could have been deeper. Here's hoping they strike a better balance this time around. 8. (The Action Junkie) Hell yeah, Batman versus Yakuza! Sign me up for that! The first movie was all about over-the-top action sequences, and throwing the Yakuza into the mix guarantees even more insane fight choreography. I don't need a deep philosophical exploration here, just pure, unadulterated action! Give me Batman grappling through neon-lit Yakuza alleys, dodging bullets and katanas

 

[CrystalChronicles]

The Yakuza in feudal Japan? That's a bit of an anachronism, isn't it? The Yakuza as we know them today really emerged in the 17th century. But hey, it's comic book fiction, so some creative liberties are to be expected. I'm curious to see how they handle this historical period and how they integrate the Yakuza into the existing Batman Ninja universe. This could be a fun opportunity to explore the criminal underworld of Japan throughout the ages.

 

[Johan]

My fave moment in the first movie is when Joker became a sane farmer who lived a simple life only to be crazy again.

 

[Felix]

This news is incredible! I absolutely adored the first Batman Ninja film. The animation style was mind-blowing, and the concept of Batman facing off against Yakuza in feudal Japan? Genius! I can't wait to see what kind of DC villains they bring in as feudal lords this time. Hopefully, the story delves deeper into the time travel aspect and the consequences of Batman being stuck in the past. Fingers crossed they showcase some epic sword fights and maybe even some Batman utilizing traditional Japanese weaponry. It's fantastic that the original creative team is returning – that consistency is key for maintaining the unique visual identity and narrative voice. I'll be glued to Warner Bros.

 

[Barukyu]

This whole "Batman in Anime" thing just feels like a cheap gimmick. I appreciate the artistic effort, but Batman belongs in Gotham, not feudal Japan. Give me a gritty detective story, not samurai showdowns. There's plenty of amazing DC storylines to adapt, why waste time on this? Maybe I'll give "Suicide Squad ISEKAI" a shot, but this "Yakuza League" thing? No thanks.

 

[Mr.Bridges]

I haven't seen the first Batman Ninja, but this concept sounds pretty cool! Batman fighting Yakuza in Japan? Sign me up for some action-packed anime fun. Even if the plot isn't super deep, it looks visually interesting. I might check out the first film before this one comes out. And hey, maybe this will be a good gateway into watching more anime in general.

 

[Gogeta]

Warner Bros. Japan ramping up production to 10 series a year? That's a major investment. The fact that they're continuing to collaborate with established studios like Kamikaze Douga shows a commitment to quality. While I enjoyed the first "Batman Ninja," I'm curious to see how they'll handle "Suicide Squad ISEKAI." Can they successfully blend the over-the-top nature of the Squad with the often more serious tone of anime? It'll be interesting to see how these DC properties are adapted into a new medium.