Batman Ninja: Evaluating the new appeal of the DC hero and the pinnacle of action

Batman Ninja: Batman's epic battle in the Sengoku era

■ Public Media

theater

■ Original Media

comics

■ Release date

June 15, 2018 - January 1, 0000

■Distribution company

Warner Bros.

■Frequencies

85 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

Bob Kane, Bill Finger

■ Director

Junpei Mizusaki

■ Production

Animation production: Kamikaze Douga, YAMATOWORKS

■Works

©2018 Warner Bros. Entertainment All rights reserved.

■ Story

In the Warring States era, Batman loses all his weapons and still stands up to stop the Joker, the craziest prankster, from changing history. The villains of the modern crime metropolis Gotham City travel back in time to Japan during the Warring States era, where warlords compete for supremacy. If these villains, who have become feudal lords, continue to run wild, not only will the history of Japan change, but the history of the world too! Can a hero who is cut off from modern technology in a hopeless and chaotic time stop the Joker from changing history for the century? With the history of Japan and the world at stake, an epic battle that transcends time and space begins!

■Explanation

A time-slip action-packed entertainment set in the Warring States period, released from Japan to the world!

■Cast

・Batman/Kouichi Yamadera・Joker/Wataru Takagi・Catwoman/Ai Kakuma・Harley Quinn/Rie Kugimiya・Gorilla Grodd/Takehito Koyasu・Poison Ivy/Atsuko Tanaka・Deathstroke/Junichi Suwabe・Penguin/Cho Two-Face/Tomoyuki Morikawa・Bane/Kenta Miyake・Robin/Yuki Kaji・Red Robin/Kengo Kawanishi・Nightwing/Daisuke Ono・Red Hood/Akira Ishida・Alfred/Yohchu Otsuka

■ Main staff

・Director: Junpei Mizusaki ・Screenplay: Kazusa Nakashima ・Character design: Noriyuki Okazaki ・Color design: Satoko Kimura ・Art director: Masanobu Nomura ・Editor: Kiyoshi Hirose (eDiTz)
・Sound Director / Yoshikazu Iwanami ・Sound Effects / Yasumasa Koyama ・Music / Yugo Kanno ・Set Research / Miho Sakai ・Part Directors / Shinji Takagi, Junichi Yamamoto, Shuhei Morita ・Storyboard / Roma no Fu Higa, Junichi Yamamoto, Shuhei Morita ・Mecha Design / Yudai Sono, Daisuke Sanshiki, Noriyuki Okazaki, Akira Gonpei, Shinji Aramaki ・Concept Art / Osamu Suzuki ・Image Board / Fuminori Kizaki, JOOYO Chang
・CGI Directors: Satoru Sawada, Takanobu Mizuno ・Chief Modeller: Yuki Ishikawa ・Chief Robot Modeller: Akira Gonpei ・Animation Chiefs: Ryusuke Sakamoto, Koichi Yoshino ・Texture Chief: Hiromitsu Saito ・Composite Director: Miho Sakina ・Production Producer: Kazutatsu Shimizu ・Animation Producer: Tetsuro Satomi ・Animation Production: Kamikaze Douga x YAMATOWORKS

■ Main Characters

Batman: A righteous crime fighter who fights against criminals in Gotham City day and night.
The Joker is a crazy serial killer who takes the form of a clown. He is Batman's greatest enemy.
Catwoman: A mysterious and beautiful woman who steals but does not kill. She appears out of nowhere and is sometimes Batman's enemy and sometimes his ally.
Harley Quinn's former psychiatrist.
Gorilla Grodd: A gorilla who gained advanced intelligence and telepathic abilities through scientific experiments.

The appeal and evaluation of "Ninja Batman"

"Batman Ninja" is an animated film that has been much talked about due to its innovative setting in which Batman, a popular character from DC Comics, travels back in time to Japan during the Warring States period. The film was directed by Junpei Mizusaki, written by Kazusa Nakashima, and animated by Kamikaze Douga and YAMATOWORKS. It was released on June 15, 2018, and distributed by Warner Bros.

The biggest attraction of this work is how Batman fights in a different world, Japan during the Warring States period. Batman has lost his modern technology and is forced to fight as a ninja. The Joker and other Gotham City villains also appear as warlords, and a fierce battle between them and Batman, who are plotting to change history, is depicted.

The story is simple, with the Joker trying to change history, but the highlights are how Batman stands up to it and how the bonds between him and his friends are depicted. It's particularly interesting to see how characters such as Catwoman, Harley Quinn, and Gorilla Grodd adapt to the warring states era in Japan.

The cast is also impressive, with a collection of talented voice actors, including Koichi Yamadera as Batman, Wataru Takagi as the Joker, and Ai Kakuma as Catwoman. Koichi Yamadera's Batman in particular draws the audience in with his powerful and deep acting. Wataru Takagi's Joker also perfectly expresses madness and humor, faithfully recreating the Joker from the original work.

The main staff is also impressive, with professionals from various fields participating, including character designer Noriyuki Okazaki, art director Masanobu Nomura, and music by Yugo Kanno. Yugo Kanno's music in particular exquisitely blends the atmosphere of the Warring States period with the worldview of Batman, further enhancing the appeal of the work.

The animation was produced by Kamikaze Douga and YAMATOWORKS, and while it portrays a realistic depiction of Japan during the Warring States period, it also dynamically depicts Batman's action scenes. Batman's movements as a ninja in particular are impressive, combining flowing beauty with strength.

"Batman Ninja" has been highly praised for its new setting of Japan during the Warring States period and for bringing out the best in the Batman character. In particular, it has been praised for the high level of fusion of each element, including the quality of the action scenes, character portrayal, and music.

Recommended points of "Ninja Batman"

"Ninja Batman" is recommended not only for Batman fans, but also for those who like action movies and animation. Here are some recommended points.

1. Novel setting

The setting of Batman traveling back in time to Japan during the Warring States period is a fresh one that is not found in other Batman works. It will be interesting to see how Batman fights in the other world of Japan during the Warring States period, and how the villains of Gotham City adapt to it.

2. High action quality

The scenes where Batman fights as a ninja are impressive, combining fluid movement with strength. The battles with the Joker and other villains are also depicted dynamically, making this a must-see for action movie fans.

3. A great cast

The film features a cast of voice actors with impressive talent, including Koichi Yamadera, Wataru Takagi, and Ai Kakuma, who bring out the best in the characters. In particular, Koichi Yamadera's Batman and Wataru Takagi's Joker faithfully reproduce the characters from the original work while adding new charm.

4. Full staff

The work is made possible by the participation of professionals from various fields, including character design, art direction, and music, which has raised the quality of the work. In particular, Yugo Kanno's music exquisitely blends the atmosphere of the Warring States period with the worldview of Batman, further enhancing the appeal of the work.

5. Deep Themes

The theme of the fight to prevent the rewriting of history is not just action, but also has a deep message. How Batman and his friends will stand up to the rebellion and how they will grow in the process are the highlights of the film.

Detailed information on "Batman Ninja"

■Story Details

The story of "Ninja Batman" is simple, that the Joker tries to change history, but how Batman stands up to it and how the bond with his friends is depicted are interesting points. In particular, it is interesting to see how characters such as Catwoman, Harley Quinn, and Gorilla Grodd adapt to Japan in the Warring States period.

The story begins with the Joker using a time machine to travel back in time to Japan during the Warring States period and attempt to change history. Batman follows the Joker and travels back in time, and is forced to fight without modern technology. In Japan during the Warring States period, the Joker and other Gotham City villains reign as feudal lords, and Batman tries to stop them from changing history.

Throughout the story, there are many scenes in which Batman fights alongside his allies. His relationships with Catwoman and Harley Quinn are particularly well-drawn, and it will be interesting to see how they cooperate with Batman and how they grow. It will also be interesting to see how each character's special abilities, such as Gorilla Grodd's telepathic abilities and Poison Ivy's ability to control plants, are utilized in Japan during the Warring States period.

The climax of the story depicts the final battle between Batman and the Joker. Batman faces the Joker with all his weapons removed, and together with his allies, tries to stop the rewriting of history. This scene deeply depicts Batman's courage and determination, as well as his bond with his allies, leading to a moving finale.

■Character details

The characters in "Ninja Batman" are faithful to the original characters, but with new appeal to suit the new setting of Japan during the Warring States period. Here are the details of the main characters:

Batman

Batman is a righteous crime fighter who fights the criminals of Gotham City day and night. In "Batman Ninja," Batman travels back in time to Japan during the Warring States period and is forced to fight without modern technology. Batman fights as a ninja and tries to prevent the rewriting of history while fighting against the Joker and other villains. Koichi Yamadera's powerful performance highlights Batman's courage and determination.

Joker

The Joker is a crazy serial killer in the form of a clown and Batman's greatest enemy. In "Batman Ninja," he travels back in time to Japan during the Warring States period using a time machine and tries to change history. The Joker reigns as a warlord and confronts Batman. Wataru Takagi's performance, which exquisitely expresses the madness and humor, enhances the charm of the Joker.

Catwoman

Catwoman is a mysterious thief who steals but does not kill. In "Ninja Batman", she travels back in time to Japan during the Warring States period and fights alongside Batman. Catwoman is sometimes Batman's enemy and sometimes his ally, and is portrayed as a mysterious beauty. Ai Kakuma's acting brings out the charm of Catwoman.

Harley Quinn

Harley Quinn is a former psychiatrist and Joker's lover. In "Batman Ninja", she travels back in time to Japan during the Warring States period and fights alongside the Joker. Harley Quinn is portrayed as a character with both humor and madness. Rie Kugimiya's acting brings out the charm of Harley Quinn.

Gorilla Grodd

Gorilla Grodd is a gorilla who gained high intelligence and telepathic abilities through scientific experiments. In "Batman Ninja," he travels back in time to Japan during the Warring States period and fights alongside Batman. Gorilla Grodd fights using his telepathic abilities, and it will be interesting to see how he performs in Japan during the Warring States period. Takehito Koyasu's acting brings out the charm of Gorilla Grodd.

■ Staff details

The staff of "Ninja Batman" is made up of professionals from various fields, who are working to improve the quality of the work. Below are details of the main staff members.

Director: Junpei Mizusaki

Junpei Mizusaki was the director of "Batman Ninja". Mizusaki has worked on numerous productions in the animation industry, and is especially known for his direction of action scenes. In "Batman Ninja", he has used various techniques to maximize the appeal of the Batman character, with a new setting of Japan during the Warring States period.

Screenplay: Kazusa Nakajima

Kazusa Nakajima wrote the screenplay for Batman Ninja. Nakajima has worked on numerous projects in the animation industry, and is especially known for his storytelling. Batman Ninja tells a simple story about the Joker's attempt to change history, with a deep message and a moving finale.

Character design: Noriyuki Okazaki

Takashi Okazaki was in charge of character design for Batman Ninja. Okazaki has worked on a number of projects in the animation industry, and is especially known for his character design. Batman Ninja faithfully recreates the characters from the original work, while adding new appeal to suit the new setting of Japan during the Warring States period.

Art director: Masanobu Nomura

Masanobu Nomura was the art director for Batman Ninja. Nomura has worked on numerous projects in the animation industry, and is especially known for his art design. Batman Ninja depicts a realistic depiction of Japan during the Warring States period, enhancing the world of Batman.

Music: Yugo Kanno

Yugo Kanno was in charge of the music for "Batman Ninja." Kanno has worked on numerous projects in the animation industry, and is especially known for his music. In "Batman Ninja," he exquisitely blends the atmosphere of the Sengoku period with the worldview of Batman, further enhancing the appeal of the work.

Recommended works of "Ninja Batman"

If you enjoyed Batman Ninja, you might also like the following works, which also share the same appeal and are themed around Batman and Sengoku-era Japan.

1. Batman: The Dark Knight

"Batman: The Dark Knight" is the second film in the Batman series directed by Christopher Nolan. Heath Ledger's performance as the Joker was highly praised and won an Academy Award. Like "Batman Ninja," it depicts the fight with the Joker, allowing you to fully enjoy the charm of Batman.

2. Batman: Arkham Series

The "Batman: Arkham Series" is an action game series with Batman as the main character. Like "Ninja Batman," Batman's action scenes are depicted dynamically, making it a must-have for game fans. It also depicts the battles with the Joker and other villains of Gotham City, allowing you to experience the world of Batman in depth.

3. Sengoku BASARA

"Sengoku BASARA" is an action game series set in Japan during the Warring States period. Like "Batman Ninja," the setting of Japan during the Warring States period is appealing, and the game features dynamic action scenes. In addition, the personalities and special abilities of each character are also appealing, allowing you to enjoy Japan during the Warring States period.

4. "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba"

"Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" is an anime series set in Japan during the Warring States period. Like "Batman Ninja," the setting of Japan during the Warring States period is appealing, and it features dynamic action scenes. It also depicts the growth and bonds of characters, allowing you to enjoy a moving story.

Conclusion

"Ninja Batman" is a work with various charms, such as the innovative setting of Batman traveling back in time to Japan during the Warring States period, high quality action, a luxurious cast, a rich staff, and a deep theme. It is a work recommended not only for Batman fans but also for those who like action movies and animation, so please take a look at it. In addition, for those who enjoyed "Ninja Batman", we also recommend works with similar charm such as "Batman: The Dark Knight", "Batman: Arkham Series", "Sengoku BASARA", and "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba". These works are also based on Batman and Japan during the Warring States period, and have the same charm.