Announced by surprise in May by Warner Bros Japan, the sequel to Batman Ninja is finally revealed through a first trailer. Indeed, the studio gave a special presentation of the sequel at Anime Expo 2024, during which DC Comics fans were able to get a glimpse of this Batman Ninja vs Yakuza League. Discover below your favorite superheroes immersed in the heart of feudal Japan!

first images of Batman Ninja vs Yakuza League

In 2018, six years ago, Batman Ninja was released,an animated film by Junpei Mizusaki, whose concept could not fail to intrigue fans of the Dark Knight. And for good reason, the bat crossed space and time to land in the heart of feudal Japan at home. because of Gorilla Grodd's time machine. There, he discovered that the criminals of Gotham had preceded him there, and were looking to kill them. rewrite history, having imposed themselves as feudal lords.A pitch that, while not unanimously acclaimed by viewers, is nonetheless as original as it is exciting! His manga-inspired visual universe will be back in a sequel called Batman Ninja vs Yakuza League, which will see the Dark Knight face dangerous versions of the Justice League members.

Indeed, in this alternative universe, The Flash, Wonder Woman, Aquaman or even Green Lantern are not superheroes but Yakuzas. Born there With more than four centuries of feudal lords and samurai in Japan, the latter historically represent the oldest criminal institution in the world. This mafia fascinates, and seeing it incarnated by famous characters from DC Comicsis even more enjoyable! Alongside the trailer, the posters unveiled during Anime Expo give an overview of the work of artist Takashi Okazaki to give a Japanese appearance to the members of the Justice League.

And you, what do you think of these first visuals?