Out of all the DC characters, Batman is arguably the most popular of them all; the character has resonated immensely well with pop culture, leading to a hype that none of the other superheroes can match his popularity. Moreover, the numerous films and animated series with big names portraying the roles and interesting costume choices make him all the more renowned.
While the character is fairly popular in the animated series, there’s one series that has not resonated well with the fans. It is none other than the infamous Batman Ninja, the 2018 film is one of the horrible DCAU films that every viewer would like to erase from their memories. However, they can not as the worst animated film ever gets a sequel and DC fans have a question ‘why?’
Batman Ninja Is The WORST Animated Film in The Franchise’s History
Over the years, fans have seen Batman in several new avatars, but none of them had anticipated that they would see the superhero in Feudal Japan. The plot initially takes place in the Arkham Asylum, where Gorilla Grodd is planning to use an experimental device on the inmates.
Our hero arrives a little late, and as the device starts, it unexpectedly teleports Batman, the Batfamily, and some of the biggest villains back in the Sengoku Period. Interestingly, all his villains are warlords battling over Japan.
The film was bizarre and to put it simply the story sounded nonsensical. It commenced as an isekai anime, that soon transitioned to mechs, followed by a final battle that was wholeheartedly despised by the fans.
The Batman franchise is usually known for being serious and has the gist of a thriller that makes the hero’s films different from other heroes. However, the 2018 felt as if it deliberately focused less on the unique traits surrounding the character, and felt like a parody of a Batman anime.
The film was such a letdown that DC fans forgot that a film like Batman Ninja existed, but to add to the fans’ horror, a sequel has been announced and fans have gone to social media to express their dissatisfaction.
DC Fans Are Frustrated Over Batman Ninja Getting a Sequel
Kamikaze Douga’s Batman Ninja had made a joke out of Batman as they decided to feature a lot of peculiarities of the Caped Crusader that can not defended with even the slightest of seriousness. A majority of the scenes featured in the film have irritated its viewers as the studio had complete creative freedom while making the film.
Fans had forgotten the studio for creating such a horrendous film until Warner Bros. announced a sequel to the 2018 film. The film is titled Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League. Naturally, fans were not elated with the news as they went to X to express their discontent of the film.
I don’t think I’ve seen anyone actually like Batman ninja how did it get a sequel https://t.co/nLCFEhiJ4E
— Nirocart64 (@Nirocart64) May 30, 2024
another batman ninja with the ‘yakuza league’ oh god please don’t include ra’s & talia in this if this is some take on the LOA
— molly wayne al ghul natchios (@brucetalias) May 30, 2024
but if batman ninja then why is he wearing samurai armor? is he yasuke?🤔🤪🗿😂🤣
— NickFirzen (@NickFirzen) May 30, 2024
A sequel to Batman Ninja was never on my bingo card pic.twitter.com/Y8CuxMIjjJ
— Chris 🦦 #VENOMANIACS (@LuminousDagger) May 30, 2024
fuckin hell I hated Batman Ninja I ain’t even finish it…..DC Animation downfall where are the bangers??? 💔💔💔 https://t.co/Zxkm8tIQk6
— Straw Hat Smoove (@StrawHatSmoove) May 30, 2024
While Warner Bros. had announced the sequel, they have decided to keep the cast and plot under wraps, and they will share more information about the sequel in the coming days.
Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League has no release date as of now.
