Batman Ninja
ニンジャバットマン
Batman Ninja
ニンジャバットマン
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What this film brings
Content barometer
Violence
3/5
Notable
Fear
2/5
A few scenes
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
1/5
Mild
Narrative complexity
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
Batman Ninja is a Japanese animated film that transports Gotham's heroes and villains to feudal Japan, delivering a visually striking spectacle that blends samurai battles, ninja clashes and giant robot warfare in an epic adventure atmosphere. The sensitive elements consist mainly of numerous stylized hand-to-hand fights, clashes between colossal castle robots and siege sequences where characters face overwhelming odds, all presented with the bold graphic aesthetic typical of Japanese anime. These action sequences are intense and recurrent throughout the film, escalating progressively toward large-scale battles, with no explicit blood but with a genuine urgency and energy that may startle sensitive younger viewers. Parents may consider watching alongside children under 10 to provide reassurance during the most intense scenes and help contextualize the story.
Synopsis
Batman, along with many of his allies and adversaries, finds himself transported to feudal Japan by Gorilla Grodd's time displacement machine.
Difficult scenes
From the very opening, Batman is pursued by an army of armed samurai soldiers through the burning streets of a Japanese city. The chase is fast-paced, the enemies are numerous and menacing, and the intense sound design may catch younger viewers off guard. The Joker's castle transforms into a giant robotic fortress that crushes everything in its path. This lengthy and spectacular sequence features a colossal mechanical hand attempting to crush civilians including a mother and child, creating real tension around vulnerable characters in life-threatening danger. A ship explosion sends Batman into the water and leaves him seriously wounded. The scene shows the hero unconscious and severely weakened, which may distress younger fans attached to the character, as they are rarely accustomed to seeing Batman this vulnerable. The final climax features multiple castle robots merging into a giant mechanical titan, accompanied by an invasion of gorillas under Grodd's mind control. The accumulation of threats, the scale of destruction and the overwhelming visual and audio intensity of this sequence are particularly striking and may exceed the comfort level of younger children.
Where to watch
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Availability checked on Apr 01, 2026
About this title
- Format
- Feature film
- Year
- 2018
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Countries
- Japan, United States of America
- Original language
- JA
- Directed by
- Jumpei Mizusaki
- Main cast
- Koichi Yamadera, Wataru Takagi, Rie Kugimiya, Ai Kakuma, Hochu Otsuka, Daisuke Ono, Akira Ishida, Kengo Kawanishi, Yuki Kaji, Junichi Suwabe
- Studios
- Kamikaze Douga, DC Entertainment, Warner Bros. Japan, YAMATOWORKS, Warner Bros. Animation
Content barometer
Violence
3/5
Notable
Fear
2/5
A few scenes
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
1/5
Mild
Narrative complexity
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
Batman Ninja is a Japanese animated film that transports Gotham's heroes and villains to feudal Japan, delivering a visually striking spectacle that blends samurai battles, ninja clashes and giant robot warfare in an epic adventure atmosphere. The sensitive elements consist mainly of numerous stylized hand-to-hand fights, clashes between colossal castle robots and siege sequences where characters face overwhelming odds, all presented with the bold graphic aesthetic typical of Japanese anime. These action sequences are intense and recurrent throughout the film, escalating progressively toward large-scale battles, with no explicit blood but with a genuine urgency and energy that may startle sensitive younger viewers. Parents may consider watching alongside children under 10 to provide reassurance during the most intense scenes and help contextualize the story.
Synopsis
Batman, along with many of his allies and adversaries, finds himself transported to feudal Japan by Gorilla Grodd's time displacement machine.
Difficult scenes
From the very opening, Batman is pursued by an army of armed samurai soldiers through the burning streets of a Japanese city. The chase is fast-paced, the enemies are numerous and menacing, and the intense sound design may catch younger viewers off guard. The Joker's castle transforms into a giant robotic fortress that crushes everything in its path. This lengthy and spectacular sequence features a colossal mechanical hand attempting to crush civilians including a mother and child, creating real tension around vulnerable characters in life-threatening danger. A ship explosion sends Batman into the water and leaves him seriously wounded. The scene shows the hero unconscious and severely weakened, which may distress younger fans attached to the character, as they are rarely accustomed to seeing Batman this vulnerable. The final climax features multiple castle robots merging into a giant mechanical titan, accompanied by an invasion of gorillas under Grodd's mind control. The accumulation of threats, the scale of destruction and the overwhelming visual and audio intensity of this sequence are particularly striking and may exceed the comfort level of younger children.