Series synopsis
Beware the Batman is an American action & adventure animation kids television series that premiered on Cartoon Network on July 13, 2013. It ended on November 2, 2014. It was created by Sam Register, Glen Murakami. It stars Anthony Ruivivar, JB Blanc, Sumalee Montano and Kurtwood Smith.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Anthony Ruivivar as Bruce Wayne / Batman (voice)
- JB Blanc as Alfred Pennyworth (voice)
- Sumalee Montano as Katana / Tatsu Yamashiro (voice)
- Kurtwood Smith as Lieutenant James Gordon (voice)
Guest cast
- Gary Anthony Williams as Michael Holt (voice)
- Laraine Newman as Diner Owner (voice)
- Ian James Corlett as Joe Braxton / Police Officer (voice)
- Arif S. Kinchen as Daedalus Boch (voice)
- Carlos Alazraqui as Junkyard Dog (voice)
- Matthew Mercer as Ice Pick Joe (voice)
- Cree Summer as Bethanie Ravencroft (voice)
- James Arnold Taylor as William Benjamin / Officer Dunbrowski / Subway Conductor (voice)
- Dee Bradley Baker as Mutant Ninjas 1 & 2 (voice)
- Gary Anthony Sturgis as Guard (voice)
- Greg Ellis as Phosphorous Rex (voice)
- Abraham Benrubi as Street Thug (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 26 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 26 | July 13, 2013 | November 2, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hunted Batman stops two vigilantes from taking their revenge over a shady land deal. An aging Alfred hires his replacement: a female bodyguard named Katana. |
July 13, 2013 |
| 2 |
Secrets A new female villain, Magpie, kidnaps Batman, who must decipher her multiple personality disorder in order to outsmart her. |
July 20, 2013 |
| 3 |
Tests Bruce puts Katana through a series of tests to prove her loyalty; meanwhile Batman battles Anarky. |
July 27, 2013 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Cartoon Network |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 13, 2013 |
| Last aired | November 2, 2014 |
| Runtime | 22 minutes |
| Status | Ended |