Welcome, my friends!
Even Gotham's notorious Villains are now my guinea pigs.
Getting in my way again?
Batman!
Catwoman!
Laugh
Where am l...?
Maybe Japanese words...?
There! It's him!
Samurai?
Wait, I am no threat to you.
Not convinced...?
Actually, we were looking for you.
We must kill the foreigner that looks like a bat.
That's the command of our Master.
Your Master?
No GPS, no service...
Unbelievable, it really is Japan in the Middle Ages.
The Master...?
And that is...
Joker!
That's right, Bats, it's me!
Bastard!
And Harley Quinn?
You should thank me. I'm busy, but took time to greet you.
I see, those Samurai from earlier today told you.
That's right, now I'm the most powerful figure in Japan.
Feudal Lord of Owari Province,
Devil King of the 6th Heaven, Lord Joker!
You know what 'Owari' means? It's 'The End' in English.
Don't you think it's the perfect kingdom for me?
Gorilla's frivolous invention...
dumped us on this old feudal island.
I expected you to come, so was looking for you.
My dear little bat...
It's rude to kick!
We must fight gracefully!
No good, no good, Batman.
This is nothing but deforestation!
Poison Ivy will get mad at us.
In primary school, didn't you learn to protect nature?
You're the one... cutting them down!
Because you keep dodging!
Enjoy...!
There were no primary schools in medieval Japan.
You sure know your history!
A real history geek.
Good old Bats, perfect at everything.
This won't settle anything.
Letting him get away, Mister Lord?
We have time. Let's slowly enjoy this.
Go! Search for him! Don't let him get away!
You sure took your time.
Selina...?
Been 2 years...?
Right, it's already 2 years since we came here.
It's all because of Gorilla Grodd's time leap device.
But what happened?
Even Gotham's notorious Villains are now my guinea pigs!
This is Nightwing. It's true, like a Villain exhibition here.
Yeah, I can see clearly from here.
But isn't the Mayor's party tonight?
It wasn't just me at that time.
Where are Nightwing, Red Hood, Red Robin, and Robin?
What are they up to?
I don't know, haven't seen them here.
At least the Villains are doing as they like.
Well, let's begin the experiment.
I look forward to your splendid leap through time and space.
Huh...?
You're the mastermind? Gorilla Grodd? What are you up to?
Remaining video ends here.
Yeah, Red Hood went on a rampage.
What did you do to us?
No way. That ape has been messing with our minds.
Getting in my way again, Batman?
But why the 2-year gap?
Because of Gorilla Grodd?
He did restrain me at the time.
Maybe that action affected the time leap.
A slight difference became 2 years at this time leap destination.
I noticed Gorilla working on it,
and thought I'd steal it if it was something valuable,
but didn't imagine I'd end up in this place.
And the others?
Penguin and the others also replaced Warring States 'Daimyo',
becoming regional Lords.
Warring States Daimyo?
I see. This is the period in Japan when provinces battled.
Right, powerful independent regional Lords...
hoping to control all of Japan.
Penguin rules Kai Province.
He skirmishes with neighboring Echigo, where Poison Ivy rules.
Go! Quick as the birds!
In return, I'll smash you!
Deathstroke rules Mutsu Province.
It'll be my turn when this castle is built.
Two-Face rules Omi Province, near Kyoto, making moves with Joker.
Let's see,
my next move...
But the one that is closest to controlling all of Japan now is...
Joker.
Are those Villains trying to rewrite the history of this country?
Where is the key, Gorilla Grodd?
I don't know.
Now let's join hands, Bruce.
Join hands?
I want to return to my era.
To 21st century Gotham?
Yes.
The time leap device is there, in the main tower of Joker's castle.
Missionary was a good idea.
In this era, European Catholic missionaries were here.
So you won't seem suspicious as a foreigner.
I see.
Is that coal?
TEAHOUSE
Wasn't the steam engine invented later?
Joker doesn't care about history.
When that Arkham Castle is done, he'll begin conquering Japan.
Not just Joker, all the Villains have to go back to the 21st century.
But we need weapons...
You don't have your trusty Batwing either.
Your tea...
Thanks. How can I attack...?
This is black tea!
From local tea leaves, so maybe 'not your cup of tea'?
Alfred!
I've been waiting for you, Master Bruce.
This is my...!
Selina, you knew all along...?
I wanted to see you look really surprised.
That night, I was waiting in this for your return.
I see, with Selina...
Alfred had great ideas to Westernize things, so food was no problem.
He fermented green tea leaves to make black tea.
As always.
I'm not done yet. Still no coffee beans.
Does it run?
Just 2 years of being idle wouldn't hurt this system.
I thought you'd know that more than anyone, Master Bruce.
Perhaps I overestimated you...
If you don't trust my maintenance,
I recommend you don't drive it.
Your way of speaking is a relief.
This thatched roof hut is a Batcave now.
Now I am even more delighted.
Alright, alright!
Take cover!
Fire!
- Good! - Yes!
Reload! Hurry!
Rush into the castle!
Selina, take Alfred to safety.
Understood.
Mister Lord!
What's up?
Batman is in the castle town.
What about the gun squad?
Fire!
That jerk is in the Batmobile.
He broke through the gun squad and cannons, coming here!
LAUGHTER IS LIFE
He brought his secret weapon!
I expected that, what a bore!
No good.
But this Joker is always doing unbelievable things.
Activate Arkham Castle, Harley!
But it's not finished!
No problem!
We're up against that bat, use everything we've got...
As you wish.
I'm coming, Joker.
What's that?
Castle with arms...?
What's wrong?
Totally shocked by the scale of my plans?
Take this!
You'll see!
Now it's my turn.
Missile!
Good, rush in.
You may think so, but it's not so easy.
I'll crush you!
Think so?
Persistent! That's great!
You act tough.
Not really. I've already prepared for your moves.
Bat on a skewer! What'll you do now?
I'll do this!
Stop this monster, Joker!
Sure you want me to stop it'?
If I stop it now, that mother and child will be crushed.
You want that, Bats?
Heave-ho! Heave-ho!
Bane, even you?
"Do-su-ko-i...!"
"Dosukoi...!"
Move, Bane!
Gotsan-desu...
Run for it, quickly!
Oh no, energy level...
No way, not yet.
It's not safe here, run for it!
Much obliged!
You always fall for the same trick?
It's tough being a Hero.
Have to protect ordinary people even in a time leap.
If you just look out for yourself like we do,
you wouldn't be in such a wretched mess.
Say what you want...
What happens next?
What will you do to give me even more pleasure?
I don't remember ever giving you pleasure.
That's great, such tough talk.
But the gadgets and vehicle you rely on are wrecked. What's left?
Will your buddy bats come and rescue you?
Mister Lord! Look!
Huh?
They really did come!
So many Batmans!
Now's our chance.
Nightwing, Red Robin... You're here too?
Yeah, and Red Hood and Robin.
Red Hood went to check on Villains that scattered to regions.
Alfred and Catwoman?
Don't worry, Robin went to get them.
They're on their way here.
Who are they?
They're Japanese 'Ninja'.
They helped us when we were at a loss after the time warp.
Ninja?
We are the Bat Clan of Hida.
We've had our own Clan code since ancient times.
When Japan is in a state of chaos like a mass of hemp,
a strange-looking Ninja with a bat mask shall appear and restore order.
Bat Clan, serve this Ninja with your very lives!
This is it, we know it is the destiny of our Clan!
We have been waiting for you.
The great Ninja who crossed the Sea of Time, Lord Batman!
It's a nice place.
Yes, but seems too quiet.
Batmobile and Batwing both gone...
Can barely use 21st century equipment.
Can't compete with Joker's military strength.
Batman, Monkichi has something...
- Monkichi? - Robin's Japanese monkey.
He's smart, and understands everything I say.
- A letter...? - From someone in the mountains.
It's in English...
From him.
REALIZATION
When apes or humans soak in a hot bath,
they can't help but sigh... I wonder why, Batman?
Since you're here, why not take a bath?
No thanks, I'm fine here.
It would be good for a Hero and Villain to bare all together.
But of course I'm almost always bare...
Took the trouble to invite me just for a hot spring bath?
You're so impatient.
Your invention created this mess.
Why did you make that space-time leap device?
Just a space-time quake engine experiment.
I chose the most unpleasant Villains of Gotham as guinea pigs.
I planned to send them somewhere beyond space-time.
But a rude bat man got in the way,
- and this mess resulted. - What...?
We both have to accept responsibility.
It's futile to resist you, Batman.
I'll cooperate with you.
Understood.
I'll use you as a decoy.
Interesting...
It's been a while, Gorilla Grodd.
You're looking well.
You sound like a hermit, don't make me laugh.
Look at you, aiming to be King of Japan?
King? What's that mean?
I just want to have fun.
I'll make it into an interesting land filled with shrieks, malice, and grief!
My, my, that such a man has the space-time quake engine...
Don't want to hear that from a guy who begs for his life to reveal Batman.
Where is that guy?
Huh...?
I'm right here!
You're surrounded, Joker.
Attack!
Take this!
We thought you'd have underwater soldiers.
That's exactly right.
And you guys are next!
You think so?
What?
Underestimated Bat Clan's Ninja boat!
And it can also dive!
Didn't we kill you already?
The art of Ninja transformation.
Damn! Wagged your tail at that bat bastard, Gorilla Grodd!
No tail on a gorilla!
You needed the help of a lousy gorilla to get me...
Disappointing, Batman.
In your case, disappointment is good.
You may have won, but better be careful.
This gorilla has strange powers.
Good job, Batman and company.
I am grateful.
You are my friends.
Raise your swords for my friends.
Capture the Bat family, Bat Clan!
Huh?
We Ninja have hearts of steel.
Sending your evil thoughts doesn't affect us!
I see... In that case, how about this?
That is...
Two-Face!
You're working with him, Gorilla Grodd!
That's right.
Gorilla always thinks 2 or 3 swings ahead.
Ninja boat...!
Damn!
It's true that cats are clever creatures.
Hey, don't you need this?
Oh, where'd you get that?
I just got it from Harley Quinn.
I guess it's part of your device?
What do you want'?
Return me to the future.
Of course.
You're very sensible.
Damn.
Joker?
Over here, Bats.
Stop, Joker!
Let's run for it, Batman. Too dangerous here!
The rest of you run, quickly!
- What about you? - Want to at least get Joker...
What a mess!
That stupid gorilla totally fooled both of us.
But such a waste if that blockhead Two-Face kills you,
I'd rather kill you myself!
Joker, you lousy...
Let's head down to Hell, Bats!
Then party like hell!
Self-destructed?
Birdman Castle
Poinsontree Castle
Cannonfire Castle
Two-Face Castle
Arkham Castle
Renovation is almost done.
Inform regional Villain Daimyo that the Fields of Hell beneath Mt. Fuji...
will stage the final battle.
Sir!
And be able to go back to the future?
Right, just 3 more remain.
Penguin, Poison Ivy, and Deathstroke have space-time quake converters I need...
to complete the space-time quake engine, and be able to leap through time.
Excuse me, could you move?
Where'd you get that banana?
A gift from the Westerners.
Master Bruce, what a relief!
How many days...?
You slept for 2 whole days.
Really...?
What's this mask?
Well,
Eian of the Bat Clan said it's been handed down for generations,
and that you should have it now, Bruce.
I thought... that I had nothing.
Although battling Joker and the others in this era,
I had no Batcave or brand-new gadgets.
That's why I joined with Gorilla Grodd.
I couldn't see through his trickery,
with the loss of many Bat Clan Ninja.
Even so, they still honor me as their Lord.
So what will you do? Going to give up?
Give up? You ask me that? Don't be ridiculous.
I see, I realize that I was wrong.
Thinking I had nothing led to defeat.
I still have this body.
I have the will to fight.
And I have all of you and the Bat Clan.
That's more than enough.
This era has its own strengths.
Let's revive that strength.
Let's do it. This time, victory will be ours!
Village of the Bats
Ninja skills suit combat and are fascinating.
Truly amazing if combined with 21st century fighting skills.
If they show up with their moving fortress, we'll win through mobility.
Will it Work?
Ninja blacksmith skill is amazing.
Even 21st century weapon precision is no match.
I found good ingredients.
Tonight's dinner will be wild game,
perhaps boar steak.
Sounds great.
After the wheat grows someday,
fresh-baked bread.
Is something wrong?
No, impressed as usual, Alfred.
Hey, Batman! Message from the Bat Clan!
- Found them? - Yes, Red Hood...
Understood.
Excuse me, may I have some water?
Sure...
You've come far...
Hot again today, Sir...
What are you doing, Sir?
I'm doing this!
Darling!
Stop that!
Shut up and show your face, or I'll break her arm!
I knew you were alive,
Joker.
I heard that you were dead, but didn't believe it.
I was searching for you.
"Joker"...?
Is that my name...?
Don't play dumb!
MY dear!
Are you alright?
You brute...!
Obviously you look suspicious.
A Western farmer around here?
Darling!
You too, Harley Quinn!
MY dear!
Please! I beg you to forgive us.
It's true.
We don't know anything...
Still playing dumb?
Enough, Red Hood.
Batman, why are you here?
Same reason as you.
Came because I heard the rumor that a...
Western farmer who resembles Joker is living in this area.
You don't remember anything?
No...
We don't remember anything about the past,
so must live deep in the mountains.
My wife and I managed to plow the fields until here.
I see...
Don't let them fool you, Batman. They always do that.
Be patient, Red Hood.
I'm sorry.
The soil is good, Sir.
As if all the dark things inside us...
are being sucked out and absorbed.
My wife and I feel as if we have been reborn.
Darling! Darling!
Come here! A sprout!
Darling! A sprout has emerged!
Sprout...? Really?
- Hey! - Wait.
I didn't sense any murderous intent in his hand.
Anyone that's lived in a world of violence...
can't hide that murderous intent, but will be deceptive,
especially if it is Joker.
My dear...
Darling!
We did it... We really did it!
Bruce...
That is not Joker over there.
Just a regular farmer.
No need to bother them now...
But...!
We'll get the space-time quake engine, then take them to the 21st century.
Until then, just leave them here.
Let's go, Red Hood.
That's good.
The time has come.
Recover the space-time quake converter from regional Villains.
Start up Arkham Castle!
This is a land of gold.
All of it will belong to this Penguin...
impregnable Birdman Castle, advance!
I won't let the others pollute this green paradise...
Bring out Poisontree Castle of countless blossoms!
Interesting.
Now they'll find out who is most powerful.
Cannonfire Castle is ready to explode into action!
The order has come...
Enemy is in the Fields of Hell!
Send the inseparable Two-Face Castle towards the front lines!
Excellent tea.
I am grateful.
The castles of the regional Daimyo Villains are on the move.
Moving castles... That is outrageous.
The showdown is at Mt. Fuji's Fields of Hell.
The space-time quake engine and space-time quake converter will bond.
That will be our last chance...
Destroy them all at once, seize the space-time quake engine.
Regardless of the scale of machines, they're controlled by humans.
We will win if we attack that element.
I will definitely fulfill the wishes of the Bat Clan,
who hail me as their Lord.
True... I am the legendary Ninja who will bring stability to troubled times.
Ninja Bat Knight
Fire!
Don't underestimate the mobility of this Birdman Castle.
As fast as the birds!
You think you'll defeat me, with that stomach bloated by greed?
Birdman Castle.
"Wind, forest, fire, bird"... transformation!
Same thought here!
Poisontree Castle,
countless flowers... transformation!
Interesting...
Cannonfire Castle,
rapid-fire 100 cannons... transformation!
Fire!
Impressive...
Lord Gorilla Grodd... I'll handle this.
Two-Face...
Two-Face Castle,
inseparable as one... transformation!
Look at that!
All the castles...
Batman!
What will we do, Batman?
Lord Batman,
leave this to us!
Counting on you.
Behind us.
Sandwiched us...
Come on!
Huh?
Hah!
You intend to act as my shield...?
Yes... Depending on the coin toss.
Not a shield,
a sword.
You'll be overthrown...
by me!
In Japan it is said "Obey up front, disobey from behind",
so I expected that you would soon betray me.
Come on!
We'll aim for the enemy's castle tower!
Watch out!
Totally ridiculous bunch!
Well,
time to put an end to this farce.
Brainwashed
What will you do now?
I have all the Villains under my control.
When they scattered to regions to make gigantic castles,
Poisontree
it wasn't their own free will.
Two-Face
They unconsciously acted according to my intentions.
Go back to the future now...?
I'm sorry, Catwoman.
Cannonfi re
I'll use this gigantic castle,
and make this land into the Kingdom of Apes.
KINGDOM OF APES
To all my Villains!
Time to unite!
KINGDOM OF APES
Mister J!
It's a present, please accept it!
"In with the demons",
"outwith good fortune".
- Joker! - It can't be...!
Hey, Bats, I was one step ahead of you!
Villains always show up a bit late... I guess!
Hi, Kitty-Cat.
You really outdid us at Lake Biwa,
but it's payback time, Gorilla Grodd.
How about a paralyzing flower, which we grew with care?
From Poison Ivy originally...
Bastard...!
No, no, don't force yourself to talk. In any case, you can't move...
You, too!
Thanks for the magnificent preparations,
Ape!
Batman!
It's tough being a Hero!
Are you both alright?
I'll never forget that you saved Gorilla Grodd before me, Batman.
If you can complain like that, you don't need an antidote.
Mind control is still effective on the other Villains.
Well then, let's go get all the best goodies.
All my Villains!
Time to unite...
JOKER KINGDOM
Castle unification!
Great Heavenly Deity! King Joker!
It's too massive!
Your machine is magnificent, Gorilla Grodd!
I'll use it to play around to my heart's content.
It belongs to the Devil King of the 6th Heaven, Lord Joker!
Hurry! Quickly!
Robin!
Gorilla Grodd...
This is too strong for you...
What a bore...
What'll we do, Batman?
Can't battle that...
Batman...
Use this.
It's the flute that controls my monkeys.
Please make use of this to defeat Joker.
I owe it to you, for saving my life.
Nothing more than that.
Batman!
Lend that flute to us.
Leave this part to us.
Huh?
What...?
So many of them...
What?
Whoa! Itchy! Itchy!
Stop that!
We can't win...
Monmi?
Who is that?
Understood!
So annoying!
How about this? Fight unity with unity!
Whee-hah!
Just a monkey mass! I'll blow it away!
Each monkey for all,
and all for each monkey!
That spirit created this giant armored monkey!
Power of monkeys! Realize its strength!
Ouch!
Now! Storm the castle and seize the Villains!
Yes!
Monkichi! Counting on you!
Bruce! I'm going too!
To get revenge on Harley Quinn!
Come on!
I adore a man who forgives a woman's trickery.
Giving me so much fun...
Too bad!
Good!
Just as I wanted...
Harley, we have guests!
Go and greet them with a warm kiss.
Of course!
Take cover!
Robin!
Damn!
What the...?
At your service, Lord!
Yuck! I hate bats!
No! Get away from me!
Ba... Baba... Bats?
Oh... It really is the legendary Bat God!
Bats! Harley!
Yes, Sir!
Fire the Joker flame cannon!
Here I come! Joker!
We'll settle this,
Joker.
No more fooling around. Penguin!
I'll knock you back to the future.
Your coin-tossing life is over...
Poison Ivy, now you realize the strength of this era.
Back then... I'm sure that you had actually lost all memory.
That's right. When we met, I was a good man.
What a joke. Even this awful Joker!
I hypnotized myself, so even if you came you wouldn't be suspicious.
Past memories would return...
only when this flower bloomed.
A sprout! Darling, a sprout has emerged!
Harley, make preparations.
Yes, Mister J.
That's right, the flower from that time.
The soil is good, Batman.
All the dark things inside us sucked out,
and condensed into it.
Then this game-changing Joker flower bloomed magnificently.
Now regret your naivety and die!
Mister J!
I am your opponent.
I'll take you back to sanity,
in Gotham's jail!
Seems the medicine is still working, Kitty-Cat.
It's payback time.
Bruce...
You've destroyed the robot castle Gorilla Grodd diligently constructed.
What will you do now?
I will capture you. That's all.
Still saying that...?
In such a wonderful setting, can't you say something clever, Bats?
I don't have to get along with you.
Did you know? In this situation in Japan,
they say "Time to pay 'nengu"'.
'Nengu'?
It means 'pay your taxes'. Accept your fate!
Ouch!
It means your time is up!
It's all over when the Villain pays the tax, right?
So you have to pay 'nengu'. No money? Pay with your life!
Over here!
Enough chatter.
It's tough being a Hero!
You'll never kill me!
Right? Bats!
I told you, you can't kill me!
A Hero can't kill people.
But in my case,
I can kill you, Batman.
Want me to fall?
Broke it!
Still going!
Back to the soil... Batman.
You're the one going back to the soil, Joker.
What'll you do? Drop me?
Go ahead, drop me, Hero.
That's great, Batman!
You really are great after all!
Thank you for everything.
Not at all... Now the Land of the Rising Sun returns to normal.
We are forever indebted to you.
I have to go now, Monkichi.
After I'm gone, I wish you all the best.
Wow...
Activate space-time quake engine.
Master Bruce...
Wear this...
Huh? Ah... that's right.
The Mayor is waiting.
Will I make it in time?
Yes, your vehicle is over there.
Where did you find such a rare artifact?
I went on a little trip...
Thanks again.
English subtitles by Paul BRYDEN
Translated by: Paul Bryden
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