One of the more offbeat takes on the Batman legend in recent years, 2018’s Batman Ninja transplanted the world of the Dark Knight into anime. Junpei Mizusaki took the directing reins in an animated film designed by Takashi Okazaki of Afro Samurai fame. It’s now being reported that we’ll be getting a live-action adaptation of the material, albeit not as a feature film, but as a stage play. While this may be disappointing for some wanting to see a niche Batman movie, a play is undoubtedly an intriguing prospect.
It’s fair to say that we weren’t too keen on Batman Ninja when the original animated version arrived a few years ago, which we put down as visually impressive but a bit of a mess in other respects. Still, the movie has been enough of a success for Warner Bros. and its Japanese partners on DVD, Blu-ray...
It’s fair to say that we weren’t too keen on Batman Ninja when the original animated version arrived a few years ago, which we put down as visually impressive but a bit of a mess in other respects. Still, the movie has been enough of a success for Warner Bros. and its Japanese partners on DVD, Blu-ray...
- 2/20/2020
- by Jessica James
- We Got This Covered
Sturgill Simpson is set to appear on a panel at the 2019 Comic-Con in San Diego. The Grammy-winning songwriter will discuss his involvement in the new Japanese anime film Sound & Fury, a project that mixes American rock music with the colorful Japanese animation style.
Slated for Saturday, July 20th, the panel unites Simpson with Afro Samurai creator Takashi Okazaki and Batman Ninja director Junpei Mizusaki, the filmmakers behind Sound & Fury. The first trailer for the movie will be screened during the panel.
The collaboration is just the latest foray into film and television for Simpson.
Slated for Saturday, July 20th, the panel unites Simpson with Afro Samurai creator Takashi Okazaki and Batman Ninja director Junpei Mizusaki, the filmmakers behind Sound & Fury. The first trailer for the movie will be screened during the panel.
The collaboration is just the latest foray into film and television for Simpson.
- 7/8/2019
- by Joseph Hudak
- Rollingstone.com
In the 1950s, Batman was transformed into a variety of beings or wore a colorful assortment of costumes to goose sales. Thankfully, that silliness was retired with the New Look and wasn’t resurrected until the Elseworlds what if stories of the 1990s. That same approach has now crept from the page to the screen with Batman Ninja, out now on DVD from Warner Home Entertainment.
This anime-style adventure comes from director Junpei Mizusaki, (producer of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure), working from a script by Kazuki Nakashima and character designs from Takashi Okazaki (Afro Samurai). As a result, it comes with a strong pedigree for the creative approach.
Rather than a posit an ancient Japan that needed a protector styled in the form of a bat, this gonzo story actually takes the heroes and villains of Gotham City and transports them into the past. It’s weird, wild, wacky and...
This anime-style adventure comes from director Junpei Mizusaki, (producer of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure), working from a script by Kazuki Nakashima and character designs from Takashi Okazaki (Afro Samurai). As a result, it comes with a strong pedigree for the creative approach.
Rather than a posit an ancient Japan that needed a protector styled in the form of a bat, this gonzo story actually takes the heroes and villains of Gotham City and transports them into the past. It’s weird, wild, wacky and...
- 6/6/2018
- by Robert Greenberger
- Comicmix.com
We’ve long had a soft spot for stories that transplant Batman to different times. The best is probably – in our opinion, at least – Gotham By Gaslight, which imagines a Victorian Batman tangling with Jack the Ripper, but we also enjoyed Grant Morrison’s time-hopping miniseries Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne, which featured Caveman Batman, Witchhunter Batman, Pirate Batman, Cowboy Batman and 30s Gumshoe Batman. So, naturally, we’re over the moon with excitement for Batman Ninja.
First announced at the New York Comic-Con last year, the film is the brainchild of DC and a number of anime and manga superstars. Namely, Junpei Mizusaki (Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure), Takashi Okazashi (Afro Samurai), and Kazuki Nakashima (Gurren Lagann). It’ll feature a pretty bold story, too, that’ll see – get this – the Dark Knight being thrown back through time to medieval Japan.
While there, he’ll run into a whole host of supporting characters,...
First announced at the New York Comic-Con last year, the film is the brainchild of DC and a number of anime and manga superstars. Namely, Junpei Mizusaki (Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure), Takashi Okazashi (Afro Samurai), and Kazuki Nakashima (Gurren Lagann). It’ll feature a pretty bold story, too, that’ll see – get this – the Dark Knight being thrown back through time to medieval Japan.
While there, he’ll run into a whole host of supporting characters,...
- 4/20/2018
- by Matt Joseph
- We Got This Covered
We’ve long had a soft spot for stories that transplant Batman to different times. The best is probably Gotham By Gaslight, which imagines a Victorian Batman tangling with Jack the Ripper, but we also enjoyed Grant Morrison’s time-hopping miniseries Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne, in which we see Caveman Batman, Witchhunter Batman, Pirate Batman, Cowboy Batman and 30s Gumshoe Batman. So, naturally, we’re over the moon with excitement for Batman Ninja.
First announced at the New York Comic-Con last year, the project is the brainchild of DC and a number of anime and manga superstars. Namely, Junpei Mizusaki (Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure), Takashi Okazashi (Afro Samurai), and Kazuki Nakashima (Gurren Lagann). It’ll feature a bold story, too, that’ll see – get this – the Dark Knight being thrown back through time to medieval Japan. There, he’ll be joined by a host of supporting characters, which...
First announced at the New York Comic-Con last year, the project is the brainchild of DC and a number of anime and manga superstars. Namely, Junpei Mizusaki (Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure), Takashi Okazashi (Afro Samurai), and Kazuki Nakashima (Gurren Lagann). It’ll feature a bold story, too, that’ll see – get this – the Dark Knight being thrown back through time to medieval Japan. There, he’ll be joined by a host of supporting characters, which...
- 3/18/2018
- by Matt Joseph
- We Got This Covered
"I have my mind, my spirit, and all of you." Warner Bros has unveiled an official Us trailer for the Japanese anime movie Batman Ninja, which re-imagines Batman as a samurai warrior who must save a town. We posted two awesome trailers for this movie late last year, and it looks seriously badass. WB also confirmed an official Us release date - April 24th on VOD, then May 8th on Blu-ray/DVD for those who still need a hard copy. Batman Ninja is directed by Junpei Mizusaki with character design by Takashi Okazaki, and is about Batman defending a town in feudal Japan after being transported there by Gorilla Grodd's time displacement machine. The English voice cast includes Roger Craig Smith as Batman and Tony Hale as the Joker, plus Grey Griffin, Tara Strong, and Fred Tatasciore. That voice cast is pretty good, making this actually sound slick in English.
- 2/14/2018
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Whoa! A brand-new, English-speaking trailer for Batman Ninja has made its way online and we dare you not to get pumped up for this one! Directed by Junpei Mizusaki (Zoo, Jojo's Bizarre Adventure) with character designs by Afro Samurai creator Takashi Okazaki, Batman Ninja will find the Dark Knight - and select members of the extended bat-family - in Feudal Japan, battling... Read More...
- 2/13/2018
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Whoa! A brand-new, English-speaking trailer for Batman Ninja has made its way online and we dare you not to get pumped up for this one! Directed by Junpei Mizusaki (Zoo, Jojo's Bizarre Adventure) with character designs by Afro Samurai creator Takashi Okazaki, Batman Ninja will find the Dark Knight - and select members of the extended bat-family - in Feudal Japan, battling... Read More...
- 2/13/2018
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
"I've been waiting for you, Master Bruce." Omg this looks awesome!!! An official trailer has arrived online for a Japanese anime version of Batman, set during the Sengoku era, re-imagining Batman as the "Batman Ninja". And oh yes, it's as badass as it sounds, if not even better. Batman Ninja is directed by filmmaker Junpei Mizusaki, and is about Batman defending a town in feudal Japan. This is officially licensed by DC (hence the Warner Bros logo) and is actually the real Batman, not some imitation version to skirt around licensing. There's even a feudal Japan villain who is basically The Joker. Holy crap this looks so so so cool, everything about it, I can't wait to see this. I'd even pay good money to see this on a big screen, instead of just on my TV. In addition to the trailer below, there's also a video from New York Comic-Con,...
- 12/4/2017
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
I’ve long had a soft spot for stories that transplant Batman to different times. The best is probably Gotham By Gaslight, which imagines a Victorian Batman tangling with Jack the Ripper, but I also have a huge soft spot for Grant Morrison’s time-hopping miniseries Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne, in which we see Caveman Batman, Witchhunter Batman, Pirate Batman, Cowboy Batman and 30s Gumshoe Batman. So, I’m naturally over the moon with this new trailer for Batman Ninja.
First announced at the New York Comic-Con, the project is the brainchild of DC and a number of anime and manga superstars. Namely, Junpei Mizusaki (Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure), Takashi Okazashi (Afro Samurai), and Kazuki Nakashima (Gurren Lagann).
From what I can tell from the trailer, the movie opens with Batman and the Joker engaged in a typically tense battle to the death, only to find themselves hurled back to medieval Japan.
First announced at the New York Comic-Con, the project is the brainchild of DC and a number of anime and manga superstars. Namely, Junpei Mizusaki (Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure), Takashi Okazashi (Afro Samurai), and Kazuki Nakashima (Gurren Lagann).
From what I can tell from the trailer, the movie opens with Batman and the Joker engaged in a typically tense battle to the death, only to find themselves hurled back to medieval Japan.
- 12/1/2017
- by David James
- We Got This Covered
Sneak Peek footage, plus images from "Batman Ninja", the new Japanese animated 'anime' feature film directed by Junpei Mizusaki for Warners, sshowcasing DC Comics' "Batman", available in 2018:
"...in 'Batman Ninja', some years after 'The Joker' was stopped in 'Gotham City'...
"...the 'clown prince of crime' is still alive, and is planning to attack the city.
"Then in an alternative 'Victorian Age' Gotham, Batman begins his war on crime while he investigates a new series of crimes..."
Voice cast includes Kôichi Yamadera, Wataru Takagi, Rie Kugimiya and Ai Kakuma.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Batman Ninja"...
"...in 'Batman Ninja', some years after 'The Joker' was stopped in 'Gotham City'...
"...the 'clown prince of crime' is still alive, and is planning to attack the city.
"Then in an alternative 'Victorian Age' Gotham, Batman begins his war on crime while he investigates a new series of crimes..."
Voice cast includes Kôichi Yamadera, Wataru Takagi, Rie Kugimiya and Ai Kakuma.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Batman Ninja"...
- 12/1/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Joseph Baxter Kirsten Howard Feb 15, 2018
Yesterday, we brought you the new Batman Ninja trailer. Today, we've got all the essential details for those intrigued in the UK...
The idea that Batman exists as a stealthy, gadget-wielding, contemporary crime-fighting nocturnal ninja may seem like a given at this point, but it’s a fairly recent trope that was ignited by movie and comic book reinventions, and far from the 1939 vision of the costumed rope-swinging detective of creators Bob Kane and Bill Finger. However, upcoming anime Batman Ninja not only embraces said trope, but creatively utilises it as the basis for an inventive interpretation of the mythology.
We've now got the details of the planned UK release for you. It'll be available via digital on April 24th, 2018, and Blu-ray, Blu-ray Steelbook and DVD on May 14th, 2018.
Here are the extra features you can expect to find on the Batman Ninja Blu-ray release:...
Yesterday, we brought you the new Batman Ninja trailer. Today, we've got all the essential details for those intrigued in the UK...
The idea that Batman exists as a stealthy, gadget-wielding, contemporary crime-fighting nocturnal ninja may seem like a given at this point, but it’s a fairly recent trope that was ignited by movie and comic book reinventions, and far from the 1939 vision of the costumed rope-swinging detective of creators Bob Kane and Bill Finger. However, upcoming anime Batman Ninja not only embraces said trope, but creatively utilises it as the basis for an inventive interpretation of the mythology.
We've now got the details of the planned UK release for you. It'll be available via digital on April 24th, 2018, and Blu-ray, Blu-ray Steelbook and DVD on May 14th, 2018.
Here are the extra features you can expect to find on the Batman Ninja Blu-ray release:...
- 12/1/2017
- Den of Geek
The New York comic con trailer is now below for the Batman anime 'Batman Ninja'. Junpei Mizusaki is the film's director with story writer Kazuki Nakashima (Kill La Kill) and character designer Takashi Okazaki (Afro Samurai)
Batman, along with a number of his allies and adversaries, finds himself transplanted from modern Gotham City to feudal Japan.
'Batman Ninja' will be released on DVD and Blu-ray next year.
Batman, along with a number of his allies and adversaries, finds himself transplanted from modern Gotham City to feudal Japan.
'Batman Ninja' will be released on DVD and Blu-ray next year.
- 12/1/2017
- by noreply@blogger.com (Flicks News)
- FlicksNews.net
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