Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League

Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League
Teaser poster
Directed by
  • Junpei Mizusaki
  • Shinji Takagi
Written byKazuki Nakashima
Based onJustice League
by Gardner Fox
Produced byTakanari Yamaguchi
Starring
Music byYugo Kanno
Production
companies
Distributed by
Countries
  • United States
  • Japan
Languages
  • English
  • Japanese

Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League (ニンジャバットマン対ヤクザリーグ, Ninja Batman vs. Yakuza League) is an upcoming American-Japanese animated superhero film directed by Junpei Mizusaki and Shinji Takagi, 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

Character Japanese voice actor[1][2][3] English dubbing actor
Bruce Wayne/Batman: A powerful superhero who usually resides in Gotham City. Koichi Yamadera TBA
Dick Grayson/Nightwing: former first Robin, member of the Bat-family Daisuke Ono TBA
Jason Todd/Red Hood: former second Robin, member of the Bat-family. Akira Ishida TBA
Tim Drake/Red Robin: former third Robin, member of the Bat-family. Kengo Kawanishi TBA
Damian Wayne/Robin: The son of Batman and the current Robin, member of the Bat-family. Yuki Kaji TBA
Alfred Pennyworth: Batman's sarcastic, intelligent butler. Hōchū Ōtsuka TBA
James Gordon: Police commissioner of Gotham City and ally of Batman. Masaki Terasoma TBA
Joker: A sadistic, dangerous, and psychopathic master criminal in Gotham City. Wataru Takagi TBA
Harley Quinn: Joker's girlfriend, who is possibly even more insane than him. Rie Kugimiya TBA
Barry Allen/Flash: A member of the Yakuza League. Nobuyuki Hiyama TBA
Princess Diana/Wonder Woman: A member of the Yakuza League. Romi Park TBA
Arthur Curry/Aquaman: A member of the Yakuza League. Akio Otsuka TBA
Jessica Cruz/Green Lantern: A member of the Yakuza League. Ayane Sakura TBA
Ra's al Ghul: The leader of the League of Assassin’s who is also the maternal grandfather of Damian and the former mentor of Bruce. Kazuhiro Yamaji TBA

Production

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.[4]

Marketing

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.[5][6]

References

  1. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (September 20, 2024). "Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League Anime Film Reveals Character Video, More Japanese Cast". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
  2. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (October 3, 2024). "Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League Anime Film Reveals Cast, Visual for Joker, Harley". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
  3. ^ Cayanan, Joanna (October 17, 2024). "Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League Anime Film Reveals More Cast, Main Trailer". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
  4. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (May 30, 2024). "Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League Film Sequel to Batman Ninja Announced". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ Mateo, Alex (July 4, 2024). "Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League Film Sequel Reveals Trailer, Visuals". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 5, 2024.