Batman Ninja Takes On Yakuza League: Release Date Revealed

Warner Bros. Japan has announced the release dates for "Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League," a sequel to the 2018 anime film "Batman Ninja." The film will debut digitally on March 18, followed by a 4K UHD and Blu-ray release on April 15. Viewers can look forward to both Japanese and English-language options. The plot unfolds as the Batman Family returns to Gotham City, only to find themselves facing a new threat involving a mysterious island called Hinomoto and a powerful group known as the Yakuza League. Fans of the original film can purchase a two-film digital collection that includes "Batman Ninja." The movie runs for 89 minutes and is rated PG-13 due to some violence and language.

In "Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League," after returning to present-day Gotham from the warring states period, Batman and his allies discover that a new island has appeared in the sky. They must confront the Yakuza League, a group of superpowered villains that resemble the Justice League, who are invading Gotham. Batman embarks on a mission to understand the cause of this strange occurrence and to save his city from the onslaught of the Yakuza.

The original "Batman Ninja" film received significant praise for its innovative combination of Japanese animation and western superhero storytelling. Directed by Junpei Mizusaki, it presented a unique visual style and an engaging narrative that took Batman out of his usual urban environment and placed him in a historical Japanese setting. This fresh take on the beloved character captivated audiences and set high expectations for the sequel, "Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League."