8.322 minSeason 1 • Episode 26
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Set during Bruce Wayne's early years as the Batman, following his initial period of battling organized crime. He hones his skills with the assistance of his butler, Alfred Pennyworth. Bruce is introduced to Alfred's goddaughter, Tatsu Yamashiro. Tatsu is a martial arts swordsmaster hired to act as Bruce's bodyguard, but also recruited to act as a superhero partner to Batman.
Cinematography
CG noir shadows that actually look expensive.
Practical Effects
Katana's sword choreography hits harder than most live-action.
Direction
Glen Murakami brings that Teen Titans kinetic DNA.
Creators
Glen Murakami, Sam Register
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was DC's first fully-CG Batman series, and they specifically banned the Joker, Riddler, and Penguin to force fresh rogues. It got cancelled after one season because toy sales bombed—adults loved it, kids didn't buy the figures.
Katana's prominence here predated her Suicide Squad movie push by three years; this was quietly the most high-profile Tatsu Yamashiro media until then. The show's 'no sidekick' marketing aged hilariously.
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