The Batman Family has returned to present-day Gotham City after traveling back to the warring states period and saving history from being altered in the previous film, Batman Ninja. The next day, they witness a startling event – the Japanese island has disappeared, and a giant island called “Hinomoto” appears in the sky over Gotham City. Soon, countless Yakuza descend from the sky and attack the people of Gotham City. And, the Justice League has disappeared. Detecting a strange energy reaction in the sky, Batman heads for Hinomoto to find its underlying cause. There, the Dark Knight finds a world where the Yakuza war with each other, and brutality reigns without honor or humanity. At the top of the world is the Yakuza League, a group of superpowered individuals, who look suspiciously like the Justice League. The Yakuza League is invading Gotham and, to save the city, Batman and his allies are in for the fight of their lives!
The all-new feature film, featuring characters from DC and reimagined by Japan’s finest artists, finds Batman and his friends battling familiar faces transformed into villains in an alternate universe in a desperate attempt to save Gotham.
The sequel is directed by Jumpei Mizusaki and Shinji Takagi from a screenplay by Kazuki Nakashima, with character design by Takashi Okazaki and music by Yugo Kanno. Produced by Warner Bros. Japan, the film’s animation is provided by Kamikaze Douga.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- English & Japanese audio tracks
- Bringing Justice to Japan
- Anime Action: Choreographing the Fights
There were some funny gags, like Batman trying to use his grappling hook - but there are no skyscrapers, and there were some cool premises for sure. That said, I was expecting a lot more espionage and action from Batman Ninja, and I think it underdelivered just a bit in that regard.
I should rewatch it, because I’m totally watching this new one.