Warner Bros. Japan said production is currently underway on Suicide Squad ISEKAI, an all-new original anime series based on the popular DC Comics characters. Announced during a special panel at the Anime Expo 2023 convention, the studio stated WIT Studio will be handling the animation production for the series. Watch the announcement trailer below.
Additional details announced include that Suicide Squad ISEKAI will be directed by Eri Osada, with screenplays by Tappei Nagatsuki and Eiji Umehara. Continuing, Naoto Hosoda is the main character designer and Kenichirou Suehiro is the music composer. A teaser poster was also released illustrated by Akira Amano, who’s credited with draft character designs for Suicide Squad ISEKAI. Click the thumbnails below to view the teaser poster and a look at the show’s logo.
Warner Bros. Japan describes Suicide Squad ISEKAI initially as follows:
DC’s Harley Quinn, the Joker, and The Suicide Squad rampage onto the stage of ISEKAI* in the new original anime series from Warner Bros. Japan and WIT Studio, Suicide Squad ISEKAI. The most maddening worlds collide in an epic and violent fantasy with the strongest line-up of anime creators!
*ISEKAI means “another world”, which is now one of the most popular genres for Japanese anime.
Suicide Squad ISEKAI is expected to be released in 2024, with more details to be released in the coming months. Stay tuned for select Suicide Squad ISEKAI coverage right here at The World’s Finest.
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Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has released a new clip from the Batman Ninja animated feature, now available to own Blu-ray and DVD, along with Digital HD. Batman finds himself thrust into the past and forced to do battle with The Joker in order to return home. The clip is available in the player below. Also below are new images from the new DC Animated Movie title.
Additional Batman Ninja content can be found at The World’s Finest, including a review of the epic animated adventure.
Warner Bros. has also released a selection of images from both the animated movie and of the film talent during a pair of recent events in New York – a May 1 screening at The Directors Guild of America, and a May 2 Q&A and signing at Kinokuniya Bookstore. The talent pictured is director Jumpei Mizusaki, writer Kazuki Nakashima, character designer Takashi Okazaki, Roger Craig Smith (voice of Batman), Tony Hale (Joker), Grey Griffin (Catwoman) and Tara Strong (Harley Quinn).
Produced by Warner Bros. Japan and DC Entertainment, Batman Ninja is now available to own on Blu-ray Steelbook, Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital HD. The film will be available in 4K UHD for Digital only in a release planned for Summer 2018. Warner Bros. Home Entertainment describes the film as follows, as seen below.
Batman Ninja takes a journey across the ages as Gorilla Grodd’s time displacement machine transports many of Batman’s worst enemies to feudal Japan – along with the Dark Knight and a few of his allies. The villains take over the forms of the feudal lords that rule the divided land, with the Joker taking the lead among the warring factions. As his traditional high-tech weaponry is exhausted almost immediately, Batman must rely on his intellect and his allies – including Catwoman and the extended Bat-family – to restore order to the land, and return to present-day Gotham City
Stay tuned for further updates on Batman Ninja right here at The World’s Finest and on Twitter.
The World’s Finest has published its review of the Batman Ninja animated feature, now available to own on Digital HD. In short, Batman Ninja is a huge surprise. The movie manages to continuously up the stakes in unexpected ways, until it just goes so enjoyably and completely off the rails. The story is fun and crazy, the animation is gorgeous, and it’s honestly unlike anything you’ve likely ever seen, Batman-wise. If you aren’t a fan of Digital HD, Batman Ninja hits Blu-ray and DVD on May 8, 2018. To read the complete review, click on the image below.
Stay tuned for a review of the Batman Ninja Blu-ray physical release, coming soon. Also the Batman Ninja subsite here at The World’s Finest includes an assortment of additional video clips, images and much more. Click on the review link above to further access the dedicated additional content.
Batman Ninja is now available on Digital HD and will hit Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD May 8, 2018. Stay tuned for further updates right here at The World’s Finest and on Twitter.
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has released a new clip, featuring Gorilla Grodd, from the Batman Ninja animated feature, now available to own on Digital HD. The DC Animated Movie title will also be available for purchase on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on May 8, 2018. The clip is available in the player below. Also below are new images and nes details on a special two-night Batman Ninja event in New York City.
Additional Batman Ninja content can be found at The World’s Finest. Continue below for updated press details on a special Batman Ninja event being held in New York City:
Additional Seats Now Available For Batman Ninja
New York City Premiere on Tuesday, May 1
Free Screening Tickets Available to Fans on First Come, First Served Basis for
Spectacular Anime Screening at The Directors Guild of America;
Filmmakers, Actors to Also Appear & Sign at Kinokuniya Bookstore on 5/2
Due to overwhelming demand, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has opened up new seating for the New York City premiere of Batman Ninja on Tuesday, May 1 at The Directors Guild of America (110 West 57th Street in New York City). The 7:00 pm event will include the screening and a post-screening panel discussion amongst filmmakers and actors. Tickets are free to the public, and RSVP instructions are below.
On Wednesday, May 2, the filmmakers and actors will also make an appearance at Kinokuniya Bookstore (1073 Avenue of the Americas), the preeminent location for anime films, books and merchandise in New York City. There will be a Q&A and a signing of exclusive Batman Ninja posters. This event, starting at 5:30pm, is also free to the public.
Batman Ninja‘s trio of acclaimed anime filmmakers – director Jumpei Mizusaki (Opening animation of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure), writer Kazuki Nakashima (Gurren Lagann) and character designer Takashi Okazaki (Afro Samurai) – will appear at both events alongside the film’s core quartet of celebrated actors: Roger Craig Smith (Batman: Arkham Origins) as Batman, Tony Hale (Veep, Arrested Development) as the Joker, Grey Griffin (Scooby-Doo franchise) as Catwoman, and Tara Strong (Batman: The Killing Joke) as Harley Quinn.
Fans wishing to receive free tickets to the New York screening on May 1 must RSVP via email to BatmanNinjaNYC@gmail.com. Ticket requests will be fulfilled on a “first come, first served” basis, and fans will be notified within hours of their RSVP.
The body of all fan RSVP emails need ONLY include the (1) name of the entrant, (2) number of tickets being requested (limit four per entry), (3) valid email address, and (4) name of the media outlet/website by which the entrant learned of the screening. Please enter only once. Fans should keep their entry simple – here’s an example of exactly how the body of the RSVP email should appear:
Bruce Wayne
2 tickets
DarkKnight@gmail.com
Greatwebsite.com
About Batman Ninja… Batman Ninja takes a journey across the ages as Gorilla Grodd’s time displacement machine transports many of Batman’s worst enemies to feudal Japan – along with the Dark Knight and a few of his allies. The villains take over the forms of the feudal lords that rule the divided land, with the Joker taking the lead among the warring factions. As his traditional high-tech weaponry is exhausted almost immediately, Batman must rely on his intellect and his allies – including Catwoman and the extended Bat-family – to restore order to the land, and return to present-day Gotham City.
Produced by Warner Bros. Japan and DC Entertainment, Batman Ninja will be distributed May 8, 2018 by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Blu-ray Steelbook, Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD. The film will be available to own on Digital HD starting April 24, 2018.
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Stay tuned for further updates on Batman Ninja, including a full review at its dedicated subsite, right here at The World’s Finest and on Twitter.
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has released a new clip from the Batman Ninja animated feature, now available to own on Digital HD. The DC Animated Movie title will also be available for purchase on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on May 8, 2018. The clip is available in the player below. Also below are new images and details on a special two-night Batman Ninja event in New York City.
Additional Batman Ninja content can be found at The World’s Finest. Continue below for press details on a special Batman Ninja event being held in New York City:
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Celebrates Batman Ninja
with Two Nights of New York City Events May 1-2
Spectacular Anime Film to Screen at The Directors Guild of America on 5/1;
Filmmakers, Key Voice Cast to Appear & Sign at Kinokuniya Bookstore on 5/2;
Free Screening Tickets Available to Fans on First Come, First Served Basis
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment proudly presents back-to-back nights of Batman Ninja events in New York City with a May 1 screening and panel discussion at The Directors Guild of America, and a May 2 appearance/signing by filmmakers and key voice cast at Kinokuniya Bookstore.
The visually stunning Batman Ninja received outstanding reviews for its World Premiere at WonderCon in late March. The film was officially announced at New York Comic Con in October 2017, thus this two-night New York event – a week prior to the film’s May 8 release on Blu-ray & DVD – completes the circle.
Batman Ninja‘s trio of acclaimed anime filmmakers – director Jumpei Mizusaki (Opening animation of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure), writer Kazuki Nakashima (Gurren Lagann) and character designer Takashi Okazaki (Afro Samurai) – will appear at both events alongside the film’s core quartet of celebrated actors: Roger Craig Smith (Batman: Arkham Origins) as Batman, Tony Hale (Veep, Arrested Development) as the Joker, Grey Griffin (Scooby-Doo franchise) as Catwoman, and Tara Strong (Batman: The Killing Joke) as Harley Quinn.
On Tuesday, May 1, Batman Ninja will have its NYC premiere at The Directors Guild of America (110 West 57th Street in New York City). Starting at 7:00pm, the event will include a screening of the full film, and a post-screening panel discussion amongst the filmmakers and actors. A limited number of free tickets are available to the general public (see details below).
On Wednesday, May 2, the filmmakers and actors will make an appearance at Kinokuniya Bookstore (1073 Avenue of the Americas), the preeminent location for anime films, books and merchandise in New York City. There will be a Q&A and a signing of exclusive Batman Ninja posters. This event, starting at 5:30pm, is also free to the public.
Fans wishing to receive free tickets to the New York screening on May 1 must RSVP via email to BatmanNinjaNYC@gmail.com. Ticket requests will be fulfilled on a “first come, first served” basis, and fans will be notified via email by Friday, April 27.
The body of all fan RSVP emails need ONLY include the (1) name of the entrant, (2) number of tickets being requested (limit four per entry), (3) valid email address, and (4) name of the media outlet/website by which the entrant learned of the screening. Please enter only once. Fans should keep their entry simple – here’s an example of exactly how the body of the RSVP email should appear:
Bruce Wayne
2 tickets
DarkKnight@gmail.com
Greatwebsite.com
About Batman Ninja… Batman Ninja takes a journey across the ages as Gorilla Grodd’s time displacement machine transports many of Batman’s worst enemies to feudal Japan – along with the Dark Knight and a few of his allies. The villains take over the forms of the feudal lords that rule the divided land, with the Joker taking the lead among the warring factions. As his traditional high-tech weaponry is exhausted almost immediately, Batman must rely on his intellect and his allies – including Catwoman and the extended Bat-family – to restore order to the land, and return to present-day Gotham City.
Produced by Warner Bros. Japan and DC Entertainment, Batman Ninja will be distributed May 8, 2018 by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Blu-ray Steelbook, Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD. The film will be available to own on Digital HD starting April 24, 2018.
Stay tuned for further updates on Batman Ninja, including a full review at its dedicated subsite, right here at The World’s Finest and on Twitter.
