Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League

I recently watched Batman Ninja vs Yakuza League (2025) on MAX. The storyline follows a mysterious void that opens over Gotham, sucking Batman and his legion of Robins into an alternate version of Japan inhabited by twisted versions of the Justice League. Some are allies, others are enemies-but to return home, Batman must find a way to separate the merged realities.

This picture is directed by Junpei Mizusaki (Batman Ninja) and Shinji Takagi (Steamboy), and features the voice talents of Koichi Yamadera (Ghost in the Shell 2), Molly Searcy (Gate), and Yûki Kaji (Attack on Titan).

The film presents some fun and original ideas, though it does borrow from familiar Justice League storylines. Some writing choices and character portrayals worked better than others. Personally, I loved the opening-it felt like a stylish blend of James Bond and samurai cinema. I especially enjoyed the portrayals of Red Hood, Nightwing, Robin, Diana, Joker, Harley Quinn, and Ra's Al Ghul. Superman and Green Lantern were serviceable, but Batman and Aquaman didn't quite land for me.

That said, the action sequences, the depiction of character powers, and the overall anime aesthetic were exciting and engaging. Each battle felt unpredictable, and the concept of Yakuza falling from the sky for nonstop showdowns was chaotic in the best way. I even appreciated how Batman and Superman ultimately shifted the tide.

In conclusion, Batman Ninja vs Yakuza League is a visually inventive and action-packed addition to the DC animated universe. It's far from perfect, but still worth checking out. I'd give it a 5.5-6/10.

The film dives into an exciting new adventure, picking up right after the events of the first part. Batman's family is shocked to discover a drastic change in the world, directly affecting Gotham City.

Why is it good?

It masterfully blends anime and comic book cultures, packed with Easter eggs, action, and emotional, breathtaking scenes. While keeping Batman's signature intelligence and dark charm, the movie delivers a fantastic and engaging story. It's truly entertaining, and I highly recommend it-especially if you're a fan of anime and DC characters!

Why This Movie Is a Masterpiece This film is a perfect blend of two artistic worlds: the intricate, fast-paced animation of Japanese anime and the gritty, immersive storytelling of Western comics. The result? A visually stunning and emotionally captivating film that stays true to both Batman's legacy and the traditions of anime storytelling.

Here's why Batman Ninja vs. Yozaka is an absolute must-watch:

A Unique Cultural Fusion: The film seamlessly integrates the aesthetic and storytelling techniques of anime with the classic noir atmosphere of Gotham City. The animation is breathtaking, featuring dynamic fight sequences, bold colors, and strikingly detailed character designs.

Action-Packed and Emotionally Intense: From heart-pounding samurai duels to explosive ninja battles, the movie never has a dull moment. Yet, it also takes time to explore Batman's psyche, his struggles with destiny, and the weight of being Gotham's protector across different timelines.

Easter Eggs for Fans: Whether you're a hardcore DC fan or a longtime anime lover, the film is packed with hidden details, references to Batman's extensive lore, and nods to classic samurai cinema.

A Worthy Villain: Yozaka is not just another adversary; he is a compelling, well-developed antagonist with his own philosophy and code of honor. Unlike the chaotic Joker or the power-hungry Bane, Yozaka presents a challenge that forces Batman to rethink his strategies and face new moral dilemmas.

I'd seen the earlier Batman Ninja, and while that wasn't my cup of ocha, I liked it well enough. I've been in Japan long enough to appreciate the anime way of doing things. It all comes down to either liking the way the animators do it over here--lots of posing, dialogue reveals, and over speechifying--versus the N. American way of letting the action deliver the goods.

Well, this movie is a mix of both. It starts off promisingly with the literal raining of Yakuza over Gotham and then it turns weird. The good part is that the film delivers an interesting look at what contemporary Japan is like vs an alternate Japan. The animation is also very decent, IMO, and I appreciated the detail.

However, the story is more than a bit muddled with a lot of pseudo-scientific terms tossed in. Additionally, the voices really aren't that great. I'm used to hearing Kevin Conroy's voice as Batman, and this actor was nothing like the best of the best that was Conroy. The other voices were all right, but nothing special.

I'm always up for a new DC animated flick, and while this is hardly the best DC movie around, it's also far from the worst. Call it an interesting take on parallel worlds.

Man, i cant believed what i saw. This animated is dope. Its was better then previous and i watch the scene where batman vs superman. Man, that scene is insane cool. Japanese dub is actually very good and sexy. Why this animated soo good? The soundtrack, voice, animated, story and characters is too good. It feel like i waiting for this so long after dc 52 animated movie was so good back then. Tommorowverse animated is dog shtt. I wish i can see more batman ninja in the future. Please make it trilogy will be perfect. Also damien characters are way childish but funny tho i love it lol he still with his grandpa make it look funny to watch. Really love to see bat family in one animted movie.. really helped the story, my rate for this movie 100000000000000/10.

I went into this with rather low expectations, I'm more into anime than Batman, big fan of the Yakuza games.

But this still delivered in a "fun stupid" way that's right on the mark for why I love stuff out of Japan.

Usually I don't like cell-shaded animation, but some of the character designs in this have a charme, the animation is nothing to write home about, but does its job.

Just don't take this too seriously, it's not supposed to be, it's the kind of "Sharknado" like guilty pleasure type of movie.

Had so much fun with it that it even got me to watch the "prequel", and tbh that was just "stupid bad", while this one hits the magic middle ground of "stupid good".