The animated series season 1 episode 44 day of the samurai online. Kairi knows bruces secret identity, though it is not clear whether she learned it from yoru sensei, who guessed, or at some later date. In 2014, mark koval, the composer, made this statements as part of the 3rd volume of original soundtracks from batman. The animated series season 2 episode 25 you scratch my back. Day of the samurai was the 44th produced episode and the 55th episode aired. Kyodai ken, batmans old enemy from his training days, returns for one more rematch. A sparring session between bruce and kyodai ended with kyodai the winner, who scoffed at. This is background information and production notes of the episode day of the samurai, from season one of batman. February 23, 1993 bruce wayne fights the ninja on the slopes of an erupting volcano in japan, as the ninja seeks the secret of the death touch. Batman showed mercy to his enemy, and resisted the temptation to use the knowledge of the death touch, making him a true samurai. Batman received a call from yoru and he traveled to japan along with alfred.
Animation, it originally aired on fox kids from september 5, 1992, to september 15, 1995, with a total of 85 episodes. However, on the dvd special features, the producers of the show confirm that she is the same character who appeared in day of the samurai. Timm returns to directing for a very fleischery episode featuring uneven but overall strong animation from blue pencil. The animated series episode, new kids in town appearance batman. The ninjas ransom for her is a scroll that teaches the location of the fabled death touch. Kyodai ken returns for his revenge against batman in this clip from batman. Amazons choice for batman the animated series volume 2 additional dvd options. However, on the dvds special features, the producers of the show confirm that she is the same character who appeared in day of the samurai. Battle through time will be set before the finale of the series. Batman the animated series episode 44 day of the samurai. A sparring session between bruce and kyodai ended with kyodai the winner, who scoffed at bruces background.
The animated series raf grassetti, the art director of playstations celebrated god of war video game, has in recent times become famous for his artwork inspired by characters from. Batman the animated series s02e16 day of the samurai. The animated series day of the samurai tv episode 1993 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Inconsistences in the episode, it is said that kyodai ken was previously defeated by batman. Kyodai found a lessthanworthy rival in the form of a foreigner named bruce wayne. In the end of night of the ninja, it is bruce wayne who defeats. Bruce waynebatman fights kyodai ken, an old rival from his days in japan who seeks revenge on bruce for getting him kicked out of the dojo. The day after a police sting to catch a drug lord goes disastrously wrong, the events of the night before are reconstructed by the accounts of three police officers. An old rival of bruce waynes training in the martial arts comes back to. The animated series episode day of the samurai from season one, which aired on feburary 23, 1993. Day of the samurai is an episode of the first season of batman. The ninjas ransom for her is a scroll that teaches the location of. The animated series episode day of the samurai note. The animated series season 2 episode 27 jokers millions.
The deeper message behind the episode is all about the difference between ninja and samurai, in essence evil and good, at least within the episode, if not in real life. Kyodai ken was once the star pupil of yoru, a top martial artist in japan, but his morality left a lot to be desired. Mar 05, 20 day of the samurai is a stylistic departure for the series. Samurai jack returns in battle through time video game. The opening sequence where kyodai kidnaps yorus prized pupil kairi julia kato is a rapid assault of kung fu that not only showcases timms sharp directorial. Oct 07, 2018 batman the animated s02e16 day of the samurai. Kyodai ken first appeared in the 1992 episode night of the ninja, and then returned to the series for the 1993 sequel day of the samurai. The animated series is an american television series based on the dc comics superhero batman, which was produced by warner bros. Bruce wayne is summoned back to japan by yoru sensei. Kyodai ken returns in day of the samurai batman the animated. The animated series if youre so smart, why arent you rich. Animation and originally aired on fox from 1992 to 1995. Kyodai ken also called himself the ninja was a skilled ninja and an enemy of bruce wayne.
After learning the name of an extortion ringleader, batman mysteriously refuses to let robin continue the investigation with him. Aug 07, 2017 bruce waynebatman fights kyodai ken, an old rival from his days in japan who seeks revenge on bruce for getting him kicked out of the dojo. Day of the samurai is the fiftyfifth episode of batman. She had settled in gotham city, continuing the dojo of sensei yoru set up behind a fish stall. This is general information about production inconsistences, mistakes and external references related to the episode day of the samurai from season one of batman. Animation and its creators, i do not own any rights of batman. Kyodai ken, batman s old enemy from his training days, returns for one. Production order season one on leather wings, christmas with the joker, nothing to fear, the last laugh, pretty poison, the underdwellers, p. This entry was posted on friday, july 27th, 2018 at 12. While i love the entirety of batman the animated series, this episode is one of my very favorites. The animated series and it features the return and last apperance of kyodai ken on the series. The animated series season 2 episode 26 never fear. The animated series is an american superhero animated television series based on the dc comics superhero batman. So after taking another look at the series, i decided to.
Jul 26, 2012 some of you may remember when i made that episode timeline for batman. Kyodai ken, batmans old enemy from his training days, returns for one. Kyodai ken kidnaps kairi, daughter of yoru sensei, the martial arts instructor who taught both kyodai and bruce. Even though this is not during the day and kyodai ken is ninja not.
A guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series batman. The sensei, in turn, calls in bruce wayne and batman for help. Day of the samurai immediately sets itself apart with its use of subtitles, lending to the cinematic quality of the episode while immediately establishing the foreign setting. The animated series day of the samurai tv episode 1993 trivia on imdb. Day of the samurai dc comics media wiki fandom powered. Jul 18, 2018 batman the animated series episode 44 day of the samurai. The episode was also written by steve perry and directed by bruce timm. Amazons choice recommends highly rated, wellpriced products available to ship immediately. The animated series stands the test of time 20 years later samurai jack. In this episode wayne sent his successor as batman, terry mcginnis, to her to improve his martial art skills. The animated series is an american television series based on the dc. Batman investigates a theft of bearer bonds intended for the starving people of a poor country. Batman visits one of his teachers to help fight kyodai ken who has. The animated series, s1e39 last time, we learned how batman got to be such an asskicker and also were introduced to his onetime rival turned adversary, the ninja kyodai ken.
There, he learns that kyodai ken has kidnapped another of yorus pupils. Kyodai ken was once the star pupil of yoru, a top martial artist in japan, but his code and ethics were dishonorable and he often used these skills to steal. For us airdates of foreign shows, click through to the futon critic. The animated series season 2 episode 24 double talk. Except for a quick and unnecessary shot of batman getting a phone call in the batcave, it takes place entirely in japan. Only this time hes got something new to use against the bat. That wasnt the only go round for this side of the mythos, as night of the ninja got a direct sequel in day of the samurai. Developed by bruce timm, paul dini, and mitch brian, and produced by warner bros. I just watched an episode of batman the animated series called day of the samurai and at the end of this episode bruces master said. Jul 27, 2018 this entry was posted on friday, july 27th, 2018 at 12. The animated series season 2 episode 23 cold comfort. The first fight scene is from the episode night of the. As an inside joke, kairi appears in the crowd in smallville high school in the superman. The animated series which, to my surprise, was quite popular.
Batman visits one of his teachers to help fight kyodai ken. Batman visits one of his teachers to help fight kyodai ken who has learned the secret of a death touch attack. Kairi tanaga appeared in the twoparter episode the curse of the kobra in batman beyond, as an old woman appearing near her seventies. The soundtrack for the episode day of the samurai was composed by carlos rodriguez under the supervision of shirley walker. Batman the animated s02e16 day of the samurai video. Last time, we learned how batman got to be such an asskicker and also were introduced to his onetime rival turned adversary, the ninja kyodai ken. The animated series could really swing for the fences with their obscurenonmainstream villains, and few episodes tickle the nostalgia sweet spot like day of the samurai. He is the main antagonist of both episodes night of the ninja and day of the samurai of batman. In a moment of selfdoubt, bruce says that batman is as much a ninja as kyodai. It is divided into dialogue sections for better comprehension. The senseis daughter has been kidnapped by kyodai ken, who wants to a scroll revealing the location of the legendary death touch. If you see batman, tell him i have great respect for him. The animated series rewatch s1e44 day of the samurai.
She is suddenly interrupted by a ninja, who knocks her unconscious and carries her away, leaving behind a ransom demand for yoru. The animated series, as superb as it is, is heavily episodic. In japan, at the dojo of yoru sensei, his star pupil, a young woman named kairi, is practicing late at night. Kyodai ken returns in day of the samurai batman the animated series. Day of the samurai bruce wayne and alfred travel to japan to help bruces old martial arts teacher, sensei yoru. Day of the samurai is a stylistic departure for the series.
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