‘Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League’ Sets Exclusive Max Premiere on July 3

Warner Bros. Discovery today announced that the DC anime sequel Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League will stream exclusively on Max on Thursday, July 3. A sequel to the 2018 animated film Batman Ninja, this original feature once again reimagines DC’s legendary Dark Knight through the visually bold lens of Japanese anime. New images were revealed alongside the premiere announcement.

Synopsis: Following his return to present-day Gotham City, Batman returns to feudal-era Japan to face off against a mysterious new threat — the Yakuza League — formed from the warped remnants of his greatest allies. He arrives to find a world where the Yakuza war with each other, and brutality reigns without honor or humanity. Fans can expect high-octane action, bold visuals, and fresh twists on beloved DC heroes and villains in this wholly original tale.

Directed by returning helmer Jumpei Mizusaki and Shinji Takagi (Steamboy), written by Kazuki Nakashima (Promare), with character designs by Takashi Okazaki and music by Yugo Kanno, the core creative team from “Batman Ninja” reunites for the sequel. Voice actor Koichi Yamadera once again portrays the caped crusader.

Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League is a Warner Bros. Japan production in collaboration with Kamikaze Douga. The film was first teased at Anime Expo 2024 in Los Angeles.

Voice Cast:

• Batman: Koichi Yamadera
• Robin: Yuki Kaji
• Red Robin: Kengo Kawanishi
• Nightwing: Daisuke Ono
• Red Hood: Akira Ishida
• Green Lantern: Ayane Sakura
• Aquaman: Akio Otsuka
• The Flash: Nobuyuki Hiyama
• Wonder Woman: Romi Park
• Harley Quinn: Rie Kugimiya
• The Joker: Wataru Takagi
• Alfred Pennyworth: Hochu Otsuka
• James Gordon: Masaki Terasoma
• Ra’s al Ghul: Kazuhiro Yamaji