TV series

Beware the Batman

2013–2014 · 1 season

A sleek, shadowy animated thrill ride with crisp action and a moody, early-career Batman vibe.

Created by: Sam Register, Glen Murakami
Genres: Action & adventure, Animation, Kids
Starring: Anthony Ruivivar, JB Blanc, Sumalee Montano

Overview: 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.

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Created by: Sam Register, Glen Murakami
Genres: Action & adventure, Animation, Kids
Starring: Anthony Ruivivar, JB Blanc, Sumalee Montano

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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: crime
justice
identity
loyalty
violence
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none

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Action	8
Horror	2
Humour	3
Realism	3
Romance	1
Tension	6
Darkness	6
Complexity	4
Emotional weight	4

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Genres: action & adventure, animation, kids
Created by: Sam Register, Glen Murakami
Written by: Mitch Watson, Michael G. Stern, Greg Weisman, Mark Hoffmeier
Starring: Anthony Ruivivar, JB Blanc, Sumalee Montano, Kurtwood Smith, Gary Anthony Williams, Laraine Newman, Ian James Corlett, Arif S. Kinchen
Length: 1 seasons, 26 episodes, 22 min each
Network: Cartoon Network, Adult Swim
Country: United States of America
Languages: English

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