Honestly don't understand the negative reviews that the film recieved for not abiding by the traditional Batman script structure. It's a very unique almost comedic take on Batman from a completely different cultural point of view. I appreciate the fusion of styles and didn't really expect much from it other than pure entertainment. I can understand the disappointment in expecting a detective feel and getting this but if you take it more lightly and enjoy the stylistic choices and cultural fusion it's a nice watch with some really nicely hand-drawn scenes thrown in there too. There isn't a need for a sequel but it was a nice one-time project.

I really don't have much to say about this release, and I think my review title says all you need to know; Like most artwork that comes from Japan, this was just beautiful to the eyes. Somewhere in the middle of the movie I noticed a small lapse in the artwork, as if someone was rushed or got lazy around the 40 minute mark. It lasted for just a bit and then it went right back to the clean colorful style it began with.

The story was so bad that it was laughable. Maybe someone enjoys the base plot ideas of anime television shows? The gathering of 5 to build one massive robot, or animals physically binding together to form a giant Batman? My jaw dropped ... I was left speechless, wondering whose stupid idea it was to make this part of a Batman tale. You might argue that it was instilling some sort of Japanese flair, but what I watched was a zero-effort attempt to finish the plot.

The writers don't seem to know who Batman is! This take on Batman didn't know what to do without technology - which evidentally it's a big transformation for Batman to fight without his bat-mobile, bat-wing, and bat-cycle. Seriously. The Japanese version of Batman was helpless without all his toys. He was also really stupid about basic problems; I watched him aim his grapple-gun into the air, unsure of what to do around one story buildings.

Enjoy the artwork, it's genuinely beautiful - but expect huge a waste of time.