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).
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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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Voice cast
edit| Character | Japanese voice actor[1][2][3] | English dubbing actor |
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| 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 Assassins who is also the maternal grandfather of Damian and the former mentor of Bruce. | Kazuhiro Yamaji | TBA |
Production
editIn 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
editIn 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
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Cayanan, Joanna (October 17, 2024). "Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League Anime Film Reveals More Cast, Main Trailer". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
- ^ 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.