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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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Running time | 89 minutes[1] |
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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 a 2025 anime superhero film directed by Junpei Mizusaki and Shinji Takagi, written by Kazuki Nakashima, produced by Warner Bros., and animated by Kamikaze Douga and YamatoWorks, based on the DC Comics character Batman. It is the sequel to Batman Ninja (2018) and features Batman and his allies fighting to protect Gotham City from an invasion of yakuza-style criminals, led by an alternate version of the Justice League.
Plot
Only a day after returning from the past, Batman and his allies discover that the world is not quite the same as they left it. The entire island of Japan no longer exists and neither do the heroes of the Justice League. But before they can get a handle on what is going on, yakuza literally start raining from the skies.
Voice cast
| Character | Japanese voice actor[2][3][4] | English dubbing actor[5] |
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| Bruce Wayne / Batman: A hero who usually resides in Gotham City. | Koichi Yamadera | Joe Daniels |
| Dick Grayson / Nightwing: former first Robin, member of the Bat-family | Daisuke Ono | Houston Hayes |
| Jason Todd / Red Hood: former second Robin, member of the Bat-family. | Akira Ishida | David Matranga |
| Tim Drake / Red Robin: former third Robin, member of the Bat-family. | Kengo Kawanishi | Nathan Wilson |
| Damian Wayne / Robin: The son of Batman and the current Robin, member of the Bat-family. | Yuki Kaji | Bryson Baugus |
| Alfred Pennyworth: Batman's sarcastic, intelligent butler. | Hōchū Ōtsuka | David Harbold |
| James Gordon: Police commissioner of Gotham City and ally of Batman. | Masaki Terasoma | John Gremillion |
| Joker: A sadistic, dangerous, and psychopathic master criminal in Gotham City. | Wataru Takagi | Scott Gibbs |
| "Harin, the Wild Jester"/ Harley Quinn: Joker's girlfriend, who is possibly even more insane than him. | Rie Kugimiya | Karlii Hoch |
| "Bari, the Fleet of Foot" / Barry Allen / The Flash: A member of the Yakuza League, who got his power after being strucked by a lightning at a sauna. | Nobuyuki Hiyama | Benjamin McLaughlin |
| "Daiana Amazone, the Eagle Goddess" / Princess Diana / Wonder Woman: The leader of Amazone Family who had been fighting to protect vulnerable women from the Hagane Family and its Yakuza League. She becomes an immediate ally to the Batman Family. | Romi Park | Molly Searcy |
| "Ahsa, the Aqua Dragon" / Arthur Curry / Aquaman: A second in-command of the Yakuza League, and a descendant of a race who live at the lake of Hinomoto. He was a childhood friend of Daiana. | Akio Otsuka | Cyrus Rodas |
| "Zeshika the Emerald Ray" / Jessica Cruz / Green Lantern: A member of the Yakuza League and a gambler who stumbled upon the power of Green Lantern ring. | Ayane Sakura | Annie Wild |
| "Kuraku, The Man of Steel" / Superman: Lead Protector of the Hagane Family and leader of the Yakuza League. | Takaya Kamikawa | Aaron Campbell |
| 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. He uses Origami time travelling system to alter the timeline where most Justice League members are Yakuza, especially turning the version of Superman into his loyal pawn. | Kazuhiro Yamaji | John Swasey |
| "Deiō Dōmuzu" / Doomsday: The former leader of Hagane Family until Kuraku killed him and take over the family prior to the event. | - | - |
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.[6]
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.[7][8]
Release
Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League was released on digital download on March 18, 2025, and on Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and DVD on April 15.[9]
References
- ^ "Batman Ninja Vs. Yakuza League". British Board of Film Classification. January 30, 2025. Archived from the original on January 31, 2025. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (September 20, 2024). "Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League Anime Film Reveals Character Video, More Japanese Cast". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on September 20, 2024. 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. Archived from the original on November 16, 2024. 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.
- ^ "Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved March 18, 2025.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (May 30, 2024). "Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League Film Sequel to Batman Ninja Announced". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on May 30, 2024. 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. Archived from the original on July 5, 2024. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
- ^ Mateo, Alex (July 4, 2024). "Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League Film Sequel Reveals Trailer, Visuals". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on July 5, 2024. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
- ^ Vejvoda, Jim (February 18, 2025). "Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League Release Date Announced". IGN. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
