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Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League continues where the original Batman Ninja film left off, building out the world of the stylish spinoff. Now, you can immerse yourself in that world even further thanks to the film's opening movie. The opening has an almost James Bond-esque feel to it, showcasing the movie's iconic imagery: Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League Opening Movie Related: Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League Anime Film Casts Takaya Kamikawa in New Role Junpei Mizusaki ( JoJo's Bizarre Adventure openings) returns to direct the new feature at studio Kamikaze Douga, with Shinji Takagi on co-direction, Kazuki Nakashima ( Promare ) on the screenplay, Takashi Okazaki ( Afro Samurai ) on character designs and Yugo Kanno ( Psycho-Pass ) composing music. Koichi Yamadera (Spike in Cowboy Bebop ) once again voices the Caped Crusader. The first Batman Ninja film was released in 2018. Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League is available to rent or buy streaming on Amazon Prime,...

An interesting combination of creative forces, born from the collaboration between the USA, Korea, and Japan, is the origin of a noteworthy and engaging product like “Ninja Kamui.” Sung Hoo Park (“Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1” and “The God of High School”), besides being the skilled director of the series, is also the founder of E&h Productions, which remains the animation studio primarily involved in the production of the series. But one cannot forget the role of Joseph Chou, producer of the series and CEO of Sola Digital Arts, which is a division of the company Sola Entertainment based in Japan and the US and renowned for 3D scenes.

This first original animated series by E&h Productions will be remembered for long for its remarkable action scenes.

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Anime’s cultural impact stretches far beyond Japan, but there are few cases in which the Western impact is clearly visible. Although many anime titles do have a European setting, the influence seems to be empty.

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This is not so in the case of the Afro-Samurai. Anime might take from Western influences, but this anime is a rare case where the elements that are predominantly rooted in Western culture actively shape the final product and inspire its creation.

Afro Samurai was Takashi Okazaki’s brainchild, and it actually started from simple doodle sketches of African-American characters on Kleenex boxes, being a culmination of his love for hip-hop, soul music, and other American media elements.

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What began as a passion project and a way to express himself eventually evolved into a dojinshi series (which means that it was a self-published work). The...

A preview of Star Wars: Visions – Takashi Okazaki #1 has been uploaded to the official Star Wars website. Readers who are looking forward to the upcoming comic series can check it out now. The preview features the first four pages of the upcoming Marvel comic, and the manga art style looks absolutely stunning. As you can see from the preview, the story will also primarily be in black and white, with the protagonist’s blood-red lightsaber being the only thing depicted in color. Needless to say, you certainly will not forget the visual presentation of Star Wars: Visions – Takashi Okazaki #1 in a hurry.

Star Wars: Visions – Takashi Okazaki #1 is a one-shot comic book that expands upon the story of "The Duel," the first episode of Star Wars: Visions. The plot will focus on the backstory of the mysterious figure known as The Ronin, a former Sith who now dedicates his life...

The world of Star Wars comics is vast and ever-expanding. It seems like every new series brings something new to the larger Star Wars universe — even in instances where the characters, setting, and themes are familiar to readers.

This winter, the world of Star Wars Visions and one of its main players returns in comic form. Star Wars: Visions – Takashi Okazaki — by writer and artist Takashi Okazaki — will shed new light on both the origins of The Ronin and the infamous Sith.

According to StarWars.com, the first issue of the upcoming comic is part of an ongoing series from Marvel that “invites comics creators to put their own spin on the galaxy far, far away in the spirit of Lucasfilm’s animated anthology of the same name.” The series is set to kick off this November with Star Wars: Visions – Peach Momoko #1.

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Batman franchise fans and DC lovers are in for a treat this coming April. According to new retail listings, the popular anime movie Batman Ninja is getting a 4K Ultra HD release on April 15. The facelift lands at the perfect moment, giving both Batman diehards and DC anime newcomers the chance to watch Warner Bros. Japan's bold reimagining of the eponymous Dark Knight in glorious HD.

Batman Ninja sees Gorilla Grodd transplant Gotham's brooding caped crusader and his iconic rogues gallery into feudal Japan. The film was warmly received by critics and audiences alike; its 82% Rotten Tomatoes score is indicative of a large enough audience to warrant a sequel; the upcoming 4K release comes on the heels of its follow-up movie, Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League, which drops on digital on March 18 and will likewise receive an April 15 physical release. The Batman Ninja manga adaptation, illustrated by Masato Hisa,...

Now that J Balvin has made his mark in Japanese animation, after starring in Crunchyroll’s hit anime series “Solo Leveling,” TheWrap thought it’d be a good idea to list all the Hollywood stars who’ve also lent their voices to the genre.

It already takes a lot of training and focus to be an actor, but one must unlock a new skill in the craft when it comes to voice acting, especially when it comes to anime. And now that anime has risen in popularity, more and more stars are carving out their lane in the industry as voice actors.

All the actors listed voiced roles for the English dub versions of these shows and films, many of which you’ll recognize right off the bat. Here are 17 celebrities who rocked the mic as anime characters.

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“Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League,” the sequel to the 2018 anime feature film “Batman Ninja” from Warner Bros. Japan, will be available exclusively on digital on March 18 and on 4K Uhd and Blu-ray on April 15. 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 ... Read more...

Attendees of this year's Tokyo Comic Con were among the first to see next year's film Batman Ninja vs Yakuza League . They were also among the first to meet the film's latest cast addition! It has been confirmed that stage and screen actor Takaya Kamikawa will be appearing in the upcoming film as the villainous head of the Hagane family. Kamikawa's voice acting credits include the Anti-Spiral entity in Gurren Lagann and Enzo Bron in Lupin the Third Part 5 . Related: Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League Anime Movie Crosses Worlds in New Trailer Junpei Mizusaki ( JoJo's Bizarre Adventure  openings) returns to direct the new feature at studio Kamikaze Douga, with Shinji Takagi on co-direction, Kazuki Nakashima ( Promare ) on the screenplay, Takashi Okazaki ( Afro Samurai ) on character designs and Yugo Kanno ( Psycho-Pass ) composing music. Koichi Yamadera (Spike in  Cowboy Bebop ) once again voices the Caped Crusader. The first Batman Ninja...

Following up on the broadcast on Adult Swim earlier this year, Jujutsu Kaisen season 1 director Sunghoo Park's Ninja Kamui anime made the leap to a side-scrolling action game on Nintendo Switch in May. A PlayStation 4 version launched on November 14, and now a date is in place for the PC release. Ninja Kamui: Shinobi Origins will launch on Steam on November 28, 2024. Developer G.rev's action game will be priced at $19.99. The game has players taking on the role of Tsukumo as he attempts to thwart Auza's plot to massacre his old ninja allies. As publisher Rainmaker Productions puts it, Shinobi Origins lets you "dive into the mysterious 'beginning' untold in the original anime." Related: Ninja Kamui Anime Gets Ready for Combat in New Visual Sunghoo Park directed the Ninja Kamui anime at E&h Production with character designs by Afro Samurai 's Takashi Okazaki, music by R.O.N and produced by Sola Entertainment.

At the Bats in Translation: “Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League” and “Batman Azteca: Choque De Imperios” Video Presentation and Panel event today at New York Comic Con 2024, a new trailer was released for the upcoming Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League feature-length anime, revealing the rest of the voice cast for the Yakuza League, a Japanese-style spin on the Justice League. Additionally, the new trailer announced Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League will be released in 2025 straight to digital and Blu-ray. Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League - Nycc 2024 Trailer Filling out the ranks of the Yakuza League and beyond are: Green Lantern voiced by Ayane Sakura (Ochaco Uraraka in My Hero Academia ) Aquaman voiced by Akio Otsuka (Blackbeard in One Piece ) The Flash voiced by Nobuyuki Hiyama (Ikkaku Madarame in Bleach ) Wonder Woman voiced by Romi Park (Edward Elric in Fullmetal Alchemist ) Ra's al Ghul voiced by Kazuhiro Yamaji (Silver Fang in...

Anime swordsmen are always some of the most popular characters, as seeing someone who has gone through extensive training and practice to hone their skills and bring their techniques to perfection is not only impressive but also inspiring. Often wielding nothing but a sword, these characters can take on any challenge. No matter how intimidating their foes may seem, they rarely refuse a chance to practice.

Even in the realm of sword fighting, there are plenty of different fighting styles and techniques that can be employed. Some swordsmen may prefer to focus on quick and unexpected strikes, while others may wield oversized swords and overpower their enemies through raw strength. Whether they use a single sword or multiple, great swordsmen know how to adapt to any situation and overcome any obstacle. This list presents anime swordsmen not based on their raw destructive power but on their actual skills in wielding their weapon.

Batman Ninja took the anime world by storm when it was released in 2018, throwing the Caped Crusader into the Sengoku period. Now, Batman Ninja has to take on a different period of Japanese history and his colleagues in Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League . It isn’t just the Justice League that Batman has to worry about though, with the Joker and Harley Quinn revealed today to be joining the line-up in a brand new Japanese-style Yankee get-up. Returning to voice Joker and Harley Quinn from the original Batman Ninja anime are Wataru Takagi and Rie Kugimiya respectively. Related: Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League Anime Film Shares New Character Clip and Cast List Junpei Mizusaki ( JoJo's Bizarre Adventure openings) returns to direct the new feature at studio Kamikaze Douga, with Shinji Takagi on co-direction, Kazuki Nakashima ( Promare ) on the screenplay, Takashi Okazaki ( Afro Samurai ) on character designs and Yugo Kanno ( Psycho-Pass ) composing music.

Blue Eye Samurai is Netflix’s 2023 animation series belonging to the samurai\ronin genre. Set in Japan’s Edo period, it follows the journey of a female warrior, Mizu, who has to hide her identity as a woman to take revenge.

While a huge audience liked Blue Eye Samurai, it becomes a bit mild when compared to other classic series like Afro Samurai. Both series are pleasurable to watch, but one of them is a trailblazer.

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Afro Samurai is a seinen anime by Studio Gonzo that was released in 2007. The story is set in a feudal yet futuristic Japan, in which the strongest and most powerful person wears a Number 1 headband. The protagonist, Afro, sets out to take revenge against Justice, who had killed Afro’s father, the previous Number 1 wielder. Creator Takashi Okazaki was inspired to...

The Bat-Family flies into action in the latest character clip released today for the upcoming Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League . The sequel to the Batman Ninja film is currently in production, but there's plenty more to see — and more still if you plan to attend next month's New York Comic-Con! Check out the new character clip, showing Batman, Robin, Nightwing and the rest: Related: Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League Anime Film Trailer Revealed Confirmed cast to appear in the film now include: Batman/Bruce Wayne: Koichi Yamadera (Spike Spiegel in Cowboy Bebop ) Robin: Yuuki Kaji (Eren Yeager in Attack on Titan ) Red Robin: Kengo Kawanishi (Soshiro Hoshina in Kaiju No. 8 ) Nightwing: Daisuke Ono (Sebastian Michaelis in Black Butler ) Red Hood: Akira Ishida (Kaworu Nagisa in Neon Genesis Evangelion ) Alfred: Hochu Otsuka (Jiraiya in Naruto ) Commissioner Gordon: Masaki Terasoma (Kiroranke in Golden Kamuy ) Related: Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League Anime Film...

Though Ninja Kamui finished airing on Adult Swim earlier in the year, its Japanese broadcast is currently occurring with the series’ 11th episode to air on September 10. To celebrate the fight between Higan and Zai, character designer Takashi Okazaki drew a new visual – one Okazaki wanted to draw since 2017 when he and the director were discussing the series – depicting that clash between once-upon-a-time buddies. Related: Ninja Kamui Anime Attacks from All Directions in Early Preview Video Sunghoo Park directed the Ninja Kamui anime at E&h Production with character designs by Afro Samurai 's Takashi Okazaki, music by R.O.N and produced by Sola Entertainment. The series has been described as such: Ninja Kamui follows Joe Higan who is a Nukenin – a former ninja who escaped his clan and is hiding from his violent past in rural America with his family. One night, he is ambushed by a team of...

We’re not going to mince words here. Star Wars Outlaws is not looking good. However, if Ubisoft had used Takashi Okazaki’s style for the whole game, maybe we’d be more forgiving.

The creator of Afro Samurai created an admittedly great-looking Kay Vess, Nd-5, and Nix. Considering the controversy surrounding the upcoming game’s visuals, this is a nice departure.

"Afro Samurai" creator Takashi Okazaki illustrated a "Star Wars Outlaws" Cover for upcoming Weekly Famitsu to celebrate its release.

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“[Special feature just before release] Star Wars: The Outlaws is the latest installment in the Star Wars series and the first open-world action adventure. We will introduce the unique elements of this work, such as the protagonists Kay Vess and Nyx’s rise to power as “villains,” the open galaxy full of exploration elements,...

Major e-commerce company Mercari has officially opened American access to its Japanese marketplace, giving anime and manga fans direct access to millions of new sellers of both rare and high-demand products.

Japan's leading community-powered marketplace, Mercari, announced on Aug. 1 that customers in the United States can now access its Japanese marketplace. Via a press release, the launch of "Mercari x Japan" means fans can now access inventory from millions of Japanese sellers, including niche and hard-to-find collectibles like manga and action figures, as well as from extremely popular brands and franchises like Dragon Ball, One Piece, Sanrio, Sonny Angel and more. Mercari will also open its first physical store, "Mercari on Melrose," on Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles. The store will host a curated collection directly from Japan throughout August, as well as space for sellers to list items, a dedicated space for DIY classes and events, a partner pop-up area and more.

The mecha from the Neon Genesis Evangelion franchise are some of the most iconic robot designs in all of anime. Now, a new action figure is combining one of these mechs with the samurai aesthetic of another franchise's artist.

The new "Multipurpose Humanoid Battle Weapon Musha Unit-01" is a musha-themed version of the Eva Unit-01. Set to be part of the Riobot line by Sentinel, the toy for the recently revealed design will be worked on by an iconic anime creator. With pre-orders set to start in the next few days, fans can soon get their hands on the cruel angel's ronin.

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Quick Links What Happened in Afro's Past? What Was Afro Samurai: Resurrection About? Could Afro Samurai: Resurrection Get a Sequel?

One of the most intriguing manga and anime properties ever has been Afro Samurai. It detailed the story of Afro, an orphan who was consumed by revenge after the death of his father, Rokutaro. In time, Afro turned into a weapon and tried to cut a bloody path to the people responsible for the man's murder.

However, Afro began losing his soul in this war the very thing Rokutaro didn't want him to do. Interestingly, the manga was tweaked after the initial anime to create Afro Samurai: Resurrection. This continued Afro's journey, but as he kept walking this bloody path, he made more monsters and caused a lot more collateral damage along the way.

What Happened in Afro's Past? Afro Became An Unforgiving Monster

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Next month, Jonathan Hickman (Ultimate Spider-Man) and Greg Capullo (Batman) team up for an all-new prestige limited series: Wolverine: Revenge. Arriving just in time for the character's 50th anniversary, it promises to be five issues of pure, unadulterated Wolverine action that's sure to go down as one of Logan's defining tales.

If that’s not enough, Wolverine: Revenge will also be available as a special "Red Band Edition." That's going to be polybagged "for the protection of innocent eyes" according to Marvel Comics as it will include exclusive pages and elevated violence.

Now, ahead of the title's launch, you can check out an assortment of covers for the debut issue including pieces by Artgerm, Mark Brooks, Pablo Villalobos, Leinil Francis Yu, and many more.

The series marks Capullo's first time doing interior artwork since his return to Marvel last year. Together with Hickman, he will pit Wolverine against a cadre...

Following up on the initial announcement in May, the first trailer is here for the new Batman Ninja anime film, Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League . Check out the new preview along with a key visual featuring Batman along with new takes on Wonder Woman, The Flash, Aquaman and Green Lantern. Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League Trailer Related: Suicide Squad Isekai Throws Super-Villain Party in New Trailer Junpei Mizusaki ( JoJo's Bizarre Adventure   Op) returns to direct the new feature at studio Kamikaze Douga, with Shinji Takagi on co-direction, Kazuki Nakashima ( Promare ) on the screenplay, Takashi Okazaki ( Afro Samurai ) on character designs and Yugo Kanno ( Psycho-pass ) composing music. Koichi Yamadera (Spike in Cowboy Bebop ) once again voices the Caped Crusader. DC  describes  the original  Batman Ninja  anime film: Batman Ninja takes a journey across the ages as Gorilla Grodd's time displacement machine transports many of Batman's worst enemies to feudal Japan -...

When Batman Ninja was first released, it was something that Batman fans had not seen before. The anime movie not only provided a different culturological interpretation of the Caped Crusader, it also provided us with a uniquely interesting film that completely shifted the perspective on DC Comics’ most popular character. The movie was originally released to praise and now, six years after the original, 2018 release of Batman Ninja, it has been confirmed that a sequel would be made, continuing the story of the first movie. The sequel is officially going to be titled Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League and will continue the story of Batman Ninja.

At this moment, information about the project is scarce and we only have an official logo for the movie and some casting information. This is a relatively new announcement, so we have not received too much information yet, but this will certainly change in the future.

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Aside from the Suicide Squad anime, fans can look forward to another DC project from Japan. That’s because the new anime film Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League was announced, though there’s no release date for it yet.

The announcement by Warner Bros. Japan came with the reveal of the film’s official logo. There are also some new details about it, though there’s no trailer for it yet.

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This is not an all-new work, as it’s a sequel to the Batman Ninja movie, which was released in April 2018.

While there’s no word yet on premiere date plans, the new Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League movie confirmed its returning Va and main staff members.

To start, Koichi Yamadera (Spike Spiegel...

Warner Bros. Japan has confirmed that Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League, an exciting new sequel to the original Batman Ninja anime film, is currently in production.

Via a press release, Warner Bros. Japan revealed on May 30, 2024, that the sequel to 2018's Batman Ninja was in the works. Kamikaze Douga will produce the film alongside Warner and serves as the animation studio. Jumpei Mizusaki and Shinji Takagi return as directors, Kazuki Nakashima as writer, Takashi Okazaki as character designer and Yugo Kanno for music. Voice actor legend Koichi Yamadera returns as the voice of Batman. Readers can check the official Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League logo and more information below.

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With Suicide Squad Isekai right around the corner , DC Comics tipped the scales of justice today with the announcement of a sequel to 2018's Batman Ninja anime film titled Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League , which will once again star Koichi Yamadera (Spike in Cowboy Bebop ) as the Caped Crusader. Junpei Mizusaki ( JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Op) also returns to direct the new feature at studio Kamikaze Douga, with co-direction by Shinji Takagi, a screenplay by Kazuki Nakashima ( Promare ), character designs by Takashi Okazaki ( Afro Samurai ) and music by Yugo Kanno ( Psycho-pass ). More information is set to be announced at the "Warner Bros. Japan presents Suicide Squad Isekai and Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League " stage event at Anime Expo 2024 in July. Logo Related: Suicide Squad Isekai Anime Spotlights the Clown Prince of Crime in Joker Character Trailer DC describes the original Batman Ninja anime film: Batman Ninja takes a journey across...

You read that right, Mamoru Hosoda’s Summer Wars anime film turns 15 years old this year. To celebrate, Studio Chizu will be holding a multi-installment 15th-anniversary project for the flick, starting with a film concert in June. A new visual by Oz avatar designer Takashi Okazaki was released to go along with the announcement. The Summer Wars film concert also got its own visual released, which is an updated version of the visual used for the 10th-anniversary concert in 2020 that was canceled due to Covid-19. Akihiko Matsumoto, who composed the music for Summer Wars , will be in attendance at the event alongside Kazuki Wada conducting the New Japan Philharmonic. The Summer Wars film will be played in full alongside a full orchestral rendition of the soundtrack. The first event will be held at the Tokyo International Forum with tickets on sale now through lottery. Those who purchase an “S” class...

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Ronin's new one-shot comic provides an epic non-linear tale with a lightsaber duel against a swordmaster resembling Darth Maul. The story reveals how B5 came to be with the Ronin, having belonged to this Maul-esque swordmaster first. Just like the original animated episode, this new Visions comic showcases classic samurai themes wrapped in Star Wars visuals, including this surprise nod to Darth Maul.

The Ronin from Star Wars Visions returns thanks to Marvel Comics, starring in a brand-new tale that pits him against a dynamic version of Darth Maul. Resembling feudal Japan and the classic Akira Kurosawa films that inspired George Lucas with Star Wars itself, the Star Wars Visions episode "The Duel" first introduced the former Sith known only as Ronin. However, the character has received multiple spin-off comics as well as a novel. Now, the...

The Ronin from Star Wars: Visions surprises fans with a new lightsaber move, plunging it into water to blind his enemy with steam. Takashi Okazaki's unique vision for the Ronin makes the alternate continuity feel one-of-a-kind and full of surprises. Marvel and Lucasfilm should continue to allow artists like Okazaki to explore the Star Wars universe with unique stories and characters.

Warning: contains spoilers for Star Wars: Visions - Takashi Okazaki #1!With the sheer amount of lightsaber duels in Star Wars media, it’s rare to see something that hasn’t been done before. Yet the Ronin from Star Wars: Visions recently found a new way to use his lightsaber to take down one formidable foe. The move takes place in a recently released comic which tells how he acquired his droid buddy B5-56.

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Discover more about Star Wars: Visions' mysterious Ronin and his background as a Sith slayer in the upcoming comic by Takashi Okazaki. Ronin faces a powerful Sith opponent, hinting at a dangerous showdown that may challenge his skills and mindset. Explore the evolution of Ronin from a harried and inexperienced fighter to the skilled, calm warrior fans know in Star Wars: Visions.

Ever since his debut in Disney+'s Star Wars: Visions anime anthology, the Ronin has become one of the more popular new characters in the Star Wars mythology. But while fans adore his "Man with No Name" mystique, they also clamor for more information about his background story. Fortunately, Star Wars creators have recognized the need and will offer a brand-new comic providing further details of how the Ronin became the Sith slayer with an altruistic mindset.

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Joe Higan, a former ninja who escaped his clan and his hiding from his violent past in America, is ambushed one night by a team of assassins from his former organization who extract retribution against Joe for betraying their ancient code. Reborn from the brutal murders of his family, he puts his skills to the test, facing off against trained assassins, cyborgs, and rival ninjas to get his revenge. But the organization may not be what it seems. An explosive action series about a hero hell-bent on revenge, “Ninja Kamui” will premiere on Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim on Sunday, Feb. 11 at 12 midnight Et with new episodes available the next day on Max. You can watch Ninja Kamui: Season 1 and Cartoon Network with a 5-Day Free Trial of Directv Stream. You can also watch with Sling TV, Hulu Live TV, or YouTube TV.

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We're just five days away from the February 10 premiere of Ninja Kamui , the Toonami-bound anime from Jujutsu Kaisen director Sunghoo Park. To build the anticipation further, the official Adult Swim YouTube channel shared an early preview video, offering up a quick and bloody look at its smoke-enshrouded ninja action. Note that the two-minute video below contains graphic violence. Ninja Kamui Early Preview Related: Jujutsu Kaisen Director's Ninja Kamui Anime Premiere Date Set In addition to Sunghoo Park as director, the Ninja Kamui anime features character designs by Afro Samurai 's Takashi Okazaki and animation production by E&h Production and Sola Entertainment. Synopsis: Ninja Kamui follows Joe Higan who is a Nukenin – a former ninja who escaped his clan and is hiding from his violent past in rural America with his family. One night, he is ambushed by a team of assassins from his former organization who exact a bloody...

Ninja Kamui, Adult Swim's upcoming anime series, has released a new trailer following the announcement that it will air in both English subbed and dubbed formats on Cartoon Network, starting and finishing the day's Toonami programming block.

The new trailer for the mature-rated anime was recently released via the official Adult Swim YouTube channel. The nearly two-minute trailer, set to "Color Me Blood" by Carpenter Brut, highlights Ninja Kamui's extreme levels of action and violence while also teasing the revenge storyline of former ninja Joe Higan returning to the field after the massacre of his family. Sunghoo Park, the anime director behind The God of High School and Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1, is at the helm of the new Toonami series. Takashi Okazaki, the author and artist of the Afro Samurai manga, is credited as the show's character designer.

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Shortly after confirming the February 10 premiere of Ninja Kamui over the weekend, Adult Swim released the official trailer for Jujutsu Kaisen director Sunghoo Park's latest project on January 22. Ninja Kamui Anime Official Trailer Related: Jujutsu Kaisen Director's Ninja Kamui Anime Premiere Date Set In addition to Sunghoo Park as director, the Ninja Kamui anime features character designs by Afro Samurai 's Takashi Okazaki and animation production by E&h Production and Sola Entertainment. Adult Swim describes the anime: Ninja Kamui follows Joe Higan who is a Nukenin – a former ninja who escaped his clan and is hiding from his violent past in rural America with his family. One night, he is ambushed by a team of assassins from his former organization who exact a bloody retribution on Joe and his family for betraying their ancient code. Rising from his seeming “death,” Joe will re-emerge as his former self – Ninja...

Announced earlier this week, a brand new original anime series titled “Ninja Kamui” is coming to Adult Swim’s Toonami programming block next month, and Bloody Disgusting has been provided with a first look at the bloody-as-hell official trailer this morning.

A former ninja clan member swears vengeance upon a mysterious shadow organization that killed his wife and son in the new series “Ninja Kamui,” premiering Saturday, February 10 at midnight Et/Pt on Adult Swim’s famed action/anime programming block Toonami.

The series comes from “God of High School” and “Jujutsu Kaisen” director Sunghoo Park, whose anime feature “Jujutsu Kaisen 0” is Japan’s 14th highest grossing Japanese-produced film in history.

An explosive story of revenge, “Ninja Kamui” follows a former ninja clan member who is haunted by the brutal murders of his family. Meanwhile, an FBI agent and his rookie partner also work to investigate the murders and uncover a vast global conspiracy.

Following the initial reveal back in May 2022, broadcast and streaming premiere dates have been locked in for the Ninja Kamui anime. The series is the latest from Jujutsu Kaisen director Sunghoo Park, and it's set to air on Adult Swim's Toonami block on February 10 at 12:00am (Feb 11 at 0:00). Ninja Kamui will be available to stream on Max the following day. Ninja Kamui Visual Related: Adult Swim Announces Rick And Morty Anime Spin-Off Series, New Anime From Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Director In addition to Sunghoo Park as director, the Ninja Kamui anime features character designs by Afro Samurai 's Takashi Okazaki and animation production by E&h Production and Sola Entertainment. Synopsis: Ninja Kamui follows Joe Higan who is a Nukenin – a former ninja who escaped his clan and is hiding from his violent past in rural America with his family. One night, he is ambushed by a team...

Spider-Punk returns with his Spider-Band in the Arms Race miniseries, facing off against new villains including Doctor Octopus and the Lizard Gang. Marvel is introducing a punk version of Black Panther, expanding the world of Earth-138 with new heroes and villains. Spider-Punk: Arms Race is coming February 28 from Marvel Comics.

Hobie Brown's Spider-Punk is returning to Marvel Comics, as Marvel shares a trailer for the upcoming series Spider-Punk: Arms Race. With a higher profile than ever thanks to Daniel Kaluuya's depiction in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Spider-Punk is ready to save Earth-138 alongside his fellow punk heroes.

Hobie returns in a trailer shared by Marvel Entertainment, which sees him facing off against a host of new villains. The series reunites Cody Ziglar and Justin Mason, who handled the character's 2022 solo series - fondly remembered for providing a seven-song punk playlist to go along with each issue (a feature...

Marvel Comics' new Star Wars: Visions comic will delve into the Ronin's mysterious past and reveal his origins as a former Sith. The Ronin's mission as a wanderer is to defeat Sith Lords, as seen in previous spin-off materials which also featured his encounter with Jedi samurai Mace Windu. This new one-shot issue promises to explore what led Ronin to leave the Sith and embark on a path of dark redemption, highlighting his motivations.

The Ronin returns to the Star Wars galaxy with a new comic, promising to reveal the former Sith Lord's mysterious history. Having debuted in the first season of Star Wars: Visions with the episode entitled "The Duel", the Edo-inspired world and adventures of the Ronin have continued on the page in both novels and comics. Now, Marvel Comics is publishing an all-new one-shot which will finally explore the Ronin's past.

Announced as part of Marvel Comics' solicitations for January,...

Anime enthusiasts are in for a treat as Crunchyroll, the world’s premier anime streaming platform, commandeers all 45,000 square feet of the Javits Center River Pavilion during Anime NYC from November 17-19. With a lineup bursting with interactive attractions, panel discussions, anime premieres, and much more, this year’s Anime NYC promises to be the ultimate fan experience.

Inside the Crunchyroll experience

From the moment attendees step into the Javits Center, the anime magic begins. Badge holders can anticipate a robust schedule, including:

World Premieres: Catch the world premiere of “My Next Life As A Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Movie” and more than ten other upcoming anime series such as “Bartender Glass of God” and “Classroom of the Elite Season 3.” Interactive Panels: Engage with esteemed creators as they discuss and premiere episodes for “Metallic Rouge,” “Sengoku Youko,” “Sasaki and Peeps,” and take fans behind the scenes of “The Rising of the Shield Hero...

The Ronin from Star Wars: Visions is returning in an all-new story from superstar creator Takashi Okazaki, and this time fans will be excited to learn his origins for the very first time. Set to come out in January of next year, Star Wars: Visions - Takashi Okazaki #1 promises to push the franchise in exciting new directions while paying homage to its samurai movie roots.

In a press release from Marvel, the comic is described as an origin story for the enigmatic character.

Part of a series of one-shots highlighting popular artists, the new issue follows Star Wars: Visions - Peach Momoko #1 in November, with writer/artist Takashi Okazaki’s one-shot focusing on the Ronin character introduced in the 2020 animated anthology series.

Star Wars: Visions - Takashi Okazaki #1 Brings Back The Ronin

Here is the full synopsis, via Marvel:

“With this new Ronin story, it’s time to shed light...

The DC animated universe continues to expand with Suicide Squad Isekai, a new series that brings together the group of villains from the comic book company. In 2016, David Ayer brought the Amanda Waller-created team to the big screen, and then current DC Studios CEO James Gunn returned to give them another explosive movie in 2021.

Now it's Wit Studios' turn to tell a new adventure of the popular characters, but in the best anime style. During Anime Expo 2023, Warner Bros. Japan and Wit unveiled the first trailer for Suicide Squad Isekai, a Japanese-style animated series:

Wit Studio is recognized for working on productions such as Spy x Family, Ōsama Ranking, Vinland Saga and on some seasons of the acclaimed Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin). Suicide Squad Isekai is directed by Eri Osada, with Akira Amano and Naoto Hosoda serving as character designers, from a script by Tappei Nagatsuki and Eiji Umehara.

For the Star Wars: Visions anthology series, each studio and creator is not tethered to the confines of Star Wars canon. Instead, they are given the freedom to reinterpret and explore the Star Wars franchise in new ways. Kamikaze Douga's "The Duel" is the premiere episode of Star Wars: Visions Season 1, which infuses stories of Jedi and Sith with Japanese history and folklore. At the end of the episode, the Ronin is also revealed to be a Sith himself, calling into question viewers' ideas about the perceived binary between the Jedi and Sith in a galaxy far, far away.

On its own, "The Duel" is an incredible short, but "The Duel" is also significant because of the works it has inspired. Star Wars: Visions #1 (by Takashi Okazaki and Joe Caramagna) and Emma Mieko Candon's Ronin: A Visions Novel expand the world of "The Duel" and further explore the short's lore.

Released in 2021, "Yasuke" is an anime miniseries created by LeSean Thomas for Netflix. Based on a legendary figure from Japanese history, the titular Yasuke is an African man who comes to Japan with some Jesuit missionaries and eventually becomes a samurai in the service of Lord Oda Nobunaga. When Nobunaga and his forces are destroyed by another warlord, Yasuke flees and finds a quiet retirement as a boatman outside a small village. When he's asked to help a sick little girl get to a doctor, he soon finds himself called on to fight once again.

With only six episodes, it's entirely likely that "Yasuke" will leave you wanting more. Fortunately, there are lots of other anime series out there for you to watch, and quite a few of them have similar settings and themes. We've put together a list of anime you should check out once you've watched Yasuke, and...

The Joker and Harley Quinn have had various looks throughout the years, but now they can add “samurai” to the list thanks to a recent cosplay. A pair of cosplayers known as TheRealSamuraiJoker delivers on what they promise, as the classic Batman villains are brought back to feudal Japan.

Ever since the publication of Batman: Gotham by Gaslight in 1989 and the establishment of the “Elseworlds” line, DC Comics has often depicted its characters in different settings and time periods: Batman operates in 19th century Gotham City on the trail of Jack the Ripper. The Justice League saddle up in the Old West to become the Justice Riders. Superman is reinterpreted as the Frankenstein Monster in a take-off on Mary Shelley’s immortal classic. Until the line was phased out and replaced with DC's modern “Black Label” series of books, Elseworlds provided a way for comic book creators to tell storylines...

Welcome to the latest installment of our 100 Word Hits column, in association with comics retailer The Unreality Store, in which Matthew De Monti brings us short, sharp reviews of the latest books to hit comic stores over the past month or so!

Damn Them All #1 Written by Si Spurrier | Art by Charlie Adlard

The UK’s greatest occultist since Aleister Crowley, Alfie Hawthorne is dead. Luckily he passed his occult knowledge on to his niece Ellie. Which is just as well as there’s a gang war about to break out in London and 72 demons from the underworld are going to be in thick in the mix.

There’s shades of Hellblazer and a touch of Lock Stock & Two Smoking Barrels which makes this an utterly great read. If you had to choose a horror title for Adlard to follow up his epic work on The Walking Dead, this would definitely be it.

Warning! This post contains Spoilers for Star Wars: Visions #1

In the new Star Wars: Visions one-shot from Marvel Comics, the ongoing adventures of the Ronin reveal just how many Sith Lords the lone warrior has killed during his travels. Meeting a fellow traveler who was once a Jedi shogun, the Ronin confirms his mission is one of punishment and penance. As such, his journey seeking redemption for his past has resulted in an impressive kill count.

A former Sith who starred in the animated episode of Star Wars: Visions entitled "The Duel", the Ronin is a brutally effective warrior existing in an alternate version of the Star Wars galaxy inspired by Feudal Japan. Now, the new Star Wars: Visions #1 comes from original episode writer and artist Takashi Okazaki, continuing the Ronin's quest to eliminate every Sith Lord he can find following his defection. While he's turned against his fellow dark-side warriors,...

Warning! This post contains Spoilers for Star Wars: Visions #1

In a new Star Wars: Visions one-shot from Marvel Comics, a new type of clone trooper has been revealed resembling ancient samurai in this alternate version of the Star Wars galaxy. Inspired by Fuedal Japan, Star Wars Visions #1 continues the adventures of the Ronin as he faces a former Jedi shogun. As such, these new samurai clone troopers are quite fitting for this non-canon yet very dynamic take on the galaxy far, far away.

Starting out as an animated anthology series on Disney+, Lucasfilm has expanded Star Wars: Visions and its anime-styled stories into new mediums such as novels and now, comics. Likewise, a particular focus has been placed on the former Sith warrior known as The Ronin who starred in the episode entitled "The Duel". Now, Star Wars: Visions #1 features a new story from original episode writer and artist Takashi Okazaki,...

Warning! This post contains Spoilers for Star Wars: Visions #1In Marvel's new Star Wars: Visions comic, the former Sith warrior known as the Ronin and his droid companion cross paths with Mace Windu, Master of the Jedi Order. However, it's also revealed in this alternate galaxy far, far away that Master Windu survived his encounter with Darth Sidious in Revenge of the Sith. As such, the Ronin's newest adventure is massively overshadowed with the debut of the surviving shogun version of Samuel L. Jackson's popular Jedi Master.

Beginning as an animated anthology series on Disney+, Lucasfilm has been expanding Star Wars: Visions and its anime-styled stories into other mediums such as novels and comics. Likewise, a particular focus has been placed on the former Sith warrior known as The Ronin who starred in the episode entitled "The Duel". Now, Star Wars: Visions #1 comes from original episode writer and artist Takashi Okazaki,...

In this edition of Star Wars Bits:

"Andor" Breakdowns & ReviewsMarvel's Upcoming "Star Wars" Comics"Star Wars: The High Republic" Phase 2Hot Toys Boba Fett Sixth Scale FigureAnd More!Andor Breakdowns & reviews

First up, Nerdist's Kyle Anderson breaks down everything you might have missed in this week's episode of "Andor."

Next, Alex at Star Wars Explained shares his thoughts on the latest episode.

On Live Action Star Wars, Ralph and James, along with special guest Jacob Fullerton, review the fifth episode of "Andor" above.

That Gay Jedi talks about LGBTQ+ representation in "Andor."

Marvel's Upcoming Star Wars Comics

Kamikaze Douga's "The Duel," one of the shorts in the Disney+ anime anthology series, "Star Wars: Visions," introduced us to the Ronin, a former Sith who fights for good.

In a new story written and illustrated by Takashi Okazaki, one of the artists behind "The Duel," Marvel's "Star Wars: Visions" one-shot will...

“Star Wars: Visions,” the new nine-part anime anthology on Disney+, returns the franchise to its Japanese roots even more directly than “The Mandalorian” to expand the universe. What’s exciting is how the seven anime studios filter the franchise so comfortably through the prism of Japanese culture. That’s because George Lucas’ original vision for “Star Wars” was an imaginative fusion of Japanese cinema and sci-fi space opera.

“‘Star Wars’ has been so influenced by Japanese culture from Kurosawa films [‘The Hidden Fortress’] to jidaigeki [period samurai] films [from which the Jedi name is derived] to Zen Budhism and its impact on the Force,” said executive producer James Waugh of Lucasfilm. “We’ve been talking about doing [‘Star Wars’ anime] for a long time, but we couldn’t make it happen until the force of nature that’s Disney+.”

On “Visions,” Lucasfilm Animation partnered with Kanako Shirasaki and Justin Leach of Qubic Pictures. They approached the anime studios that they wished to collaborate with, and...