Ninja Batman vs. Yakuza League Junpei Mizusaki interview low-poly animation Yuragi visual effect

In this exclusive interview, director Junpei Mizusaki and visual director Shinji Takagi dive deep into the creative process behind Ninja Batman vs. Yakuza League. They reveal how the use of low-poly graphics and the unique “Yuragi” (a Japanese concept of controlled visual distortion or fluctuation) helped craft a groundbreaking visual style that challenges traditional animation norms. From stylistic inspirations to technical innovations, this piece explores how the duo redefined what dynamic and emotional storytelling can look like in modern animation.