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On July 19, 2012, La La Land Records also released a four-disc CD set with a further 21 episode scores (including those of "Heart of Ice", the "Feat of Clay" two-parter, "Almost Got 'Im" and "The Laughing Fish"), titled ''Batman: The Animated Series – Original Soundtrack from the Warner Bros. Television Series, Volume Two''.<ref>{{cite web |date=June 2012 |title=La-La Land Records Announce New "Batman: The Animated Series" Soundtrack, Re-Issue |url=http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/2012/06/la-la-land-records-announces-new-batman-the-animated-series-soundtrack-re-issue/ |access-date=May 24, 2015 |publisher=Worldsfinestonline.com}}</ref> Volume 2 is a limited-edition release of 3,500 units by La La Land Records.<ref>{{cite web |title=Batman the Animated Series Volume 2 |url=http://www.lalalandrecords.com/Site/BTASV2.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518053137/http://www.lalalandrecords.com/Site/BTASV2.html |archive-date=May 18, 2015 |access-date=May 24, 2015 |publisher=La La Land Records}}</ref>
On October 7, 2014, La La Land Records released a four-disc set with another 24 episode scores (including those of the "Robin's Reckoning" two-parter, "Mudslide", "I Am the Night" and "The Man Who Killed Batman"), titled ''Batman: The Animated Series – Original Soundtrack from the Warner Bros. Television Series, Volume Three''.<ref>{{cite web |date=October 2014 |title=New "Batman: The Animated Series – Volume Three" Soundtrack Available To Order |url=http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/2014/10/new-batman-the-animated-series-volume-three-soundtrack-available-to-order/ |access-date=May 24, 2015 |publisher=Worldsfinestonline.com}}</ref> Volume 3 is a limited-edition release of 3,000 units by La La Land Records.<ref>{{cite web |title=BATMAN THE ANIMATED SERIES VOL 3 |url=http://lalalandrecords.com/Site/BTAS3.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150517214220/http://www.lalalandrecords.com/Site/BTAS3.html |archive-date=May 17, 2015 |access-date=May 24, 2015 |publisher=La La Land Records}}</ref> On July 26, 2016, La La Land Records released ''Batman: The Animated Series – Original Soundtrack from the Warner Bros. Television Series, Volume Four'', which contains the remaining material from the first 65 episodes. The final nine episode scores from the first season are featured (including those of "Fear of Victory", "His Silicon Soul" and "Joker's Wild"), as well as never-before-released cues from scores featured on earlier volumes. Volume 4 is a limited-edition release of 3,000 units by La La Land Records.<ref>{{cite web |title=film music – movie music- film score – A Certain Smile – Michael McCuistion – Lolita Ritmanis – Carlos Rodriguez – Limited Edition |url=http://lalalandrecords.com/Site/BTASV4.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160823013312/http://www.lalalandrecords.com/Site/BTASV4.html |archive-date=August 23, 2016 |access-date=July 26, 2016 |website=lalalandrecords.com}}</ref>
La La Land Records is also planning to cover the later incarnations of the series (''The Adventures of Batman & Robin'' and ''The New Batman Adventures'') in the future, provided that sales of existing volumes are strong enough and that there is strong fan encouragement.<ref>{{cite web |date=July 19, 2012 |title=La-La- Land Records Confirms Further "Batman: The Animated Series" Soundtracks Coming |url=http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/2012/07/la-la-land-records-confirms-further-batman-the-animated-series-soundtracks-coming/ |access-date=May 24, 2015 |publisher=Worldsfinestonline.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=July 1, 2012 |title=FSM Board: PR: LA LA LAND TITLES DEBUTING AT COMIC CON 2012 |url=http://www.filmscoremonthly.com/board/posts.cfm?forumID=1&pageID=7&threadID=90036&archive=0 |access-date=May 24, 2015 |publisher=Filmscoremonthly.com}}</ref>
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=== Critical reception ===
''Batman: The Animated Series'', holds a perfect score on [[Rotten Tomatoes]], with all 21 critics giving it a positive review. Widely hailed as a landmark in animated television, particularly in the [[Superhero fiction|superhero genre]], reimagining [[Gotham City]] through a [[film noir]] lens, and modernizing Batman into a contemporary animated format. The decision to paint animation cels on black boards to enhance its dark and nocturnal atmosphere was lauded as groundbreaking visual choice that distinguished it from conventional animated shows.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Batman: The Animated Series: Season 1 |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/batman_the_animated_series/s01 |access-date=2024-06-14 |website=Rotten Tomatoes |language=en}}</ref> Critics unanimously applaud the series for its mature tone, storyline, voice acting, visual aesthetic, and fidelity to the [[Batman (comic book)|source material]].<ref name=":0" /><ref name="greatestcartoons" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2011-02-07 |title=Batman: The Animated Series: "Two-Face, Parts 1 And 2" |url=https://www.avclub.com/batman-the-animated-series-two-face-parts-1-and-2-1798167196 |access-date=2024-06-14 |website=The A.V. Club |language=en}}</ref> Scott Mendelson's ''[[Forbes]]'' article celebrates the series as the best superhero TV show, highlighting its grounded, life-sized drama and realistic portrayal of villains with relatable motivations. Mendelson also discusses how the series addresses real-life issues such as divorce and homelessness, showcasing its maturity and intelligence. Its emphasis on character-driven stories and adult themes has solidified its enduring appeal and established it as the quintessential Batman portrayal.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mendelson |first=Scott |title=Why 'Batman: The Animated Series' Remains The Best Superhero TV Show Ever |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2018/10/30/why-batman-the-animated-series-is-still-the-best-superhero-show-of-all-time/ |access-date=2024-06-14 |website=Forbes |language=en}}</ref> Maya Phillips' review on [[The New York Times|''New York Times'']] highlights the series pioneering impact on Batman's television portrayal. Premiering in 1992, the series departed from previous [[Camp (style)|campy]] versions, embracing a darker, more mature narrative influenced by Frank Miller's comics. It deftly balanced serious themes with humor, showcased by Kevin Conroy's acclaimed voice performance as Batman. The review applauds the series for revitalizing classic villains and introducing memorable characters like [[Harley Quinn]], cementing its influence on subsequent Batman adaptations and foreseeing the franchise's enduring popularity across different media platforms.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Phillips |first=Maya |date=2021-02-21 |title=‘Batman: The Animated Series’ Predicted the Bat-Future |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/21/arts/television/batman-the-animated-series-hbo-max.html |access-date=2024-06-14 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}</ref>
=== Legacy and influence ===▼
''Batman: The Animated Series'' has often been ranked as one of the greatest animated television shows ever made.<ref name="bestanimated">{{cite web |url= https://www.ign.com/lists/top-100-animated-series |title=2. Batman: The Animated Series |publisher=IGN |access-date=February 10, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111223135301/http://tv.ign.com/top-100-animated-tv-series/2.html |archive-date=December 23, 2011 }}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|last=Serafino |first=Jason |url=http://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2012/01/the-25-best-animated-comic-book-tv-shows-of-all-time#26 |title=The 25 Best Animated Comic Book TV Shows Of All Time |magazine=Complex |date=January 13, 2012 |access-date=February 10, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.listal.com/list/wizard-magazines-top-100-cartoons |title=Wizard Magazine's Top 100 cartoons list |publisher=Listal.com |date=May 24, 2008 |access-date=February 10, 2012}}</ref> In 1992, ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' ranked the series as one of the top television series of the year.<ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Tucker |first1=Ken |title=Batman |url=https://ew.com/article/1992/09/04/batman/ |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |access-date=June 10, 2020 |date=September 4, 1992}}</ref> [[IGN]].com listed the series as the best adaptation of Batman anywhere outside of comics, the best comic book television show of all time<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/06/22/top-10-comic-to-tv-adaptations?page=3| title=Top 10 Comic to TV Adaptations|date=June 21, 2007|website=IGN|access-date=July 30, 2015}}</ref> and the second-best animated series of all time (after ''[[The Simpsons]]'').<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.ign.com/top/animated-tv-series/2.html| title=2. Batman: The Animated Series| website=IGN| access-date=July 30, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/list/ls000068049/| title=IGN's "100 Greatest Animated Series of All Time"| date=March 26, 2013| publisher=IMDB| access-date=July 30, 2015}}</ref> [[Wizard magazine|''Wizard'' magazine]] also ranked it No. 2 of the greatest animated television shows of all time (again after ''The Simpsons''). ''[[TV Guide]]'' ranked it the seventh-greatest cartoon of all time.<ref>{{cite magazine| url=https://www.tvguide.com/news/greatest-cartoons-tv-guide-magazine-1071203/| title=TV Guide Magazine's 60 Greatest Cartoons of All Time| author=Rich Sands| date=September 24, 2013| magazine=TV Guide| access-date=July 30, 2015}}</ref> The widespread acclaim led the series to win four [[Emmy Award]]s, including [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program (for Programming Less Than One Hour)|Outstanding Animated Program]].<ref name="Batman TAS Emmys">{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103359/awards/ |title=Batman: The Animated Series (TV Series 1992–1995) - Awards - IMDb |language=en-US |access-date=2024-06-14 |via=www.imdb.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.toonzone.net/shows/awards/batman-superman.html |title=Batman / Superman Awards on Toon Zone |access-date=July 19, 2010 |publisher=toonzone.net |archive-date=January 31, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100131155848/http://www.toonzone.net/shows/awards/batman-superman.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>▼
In his reference book, ''Batman: The Complete History'', [[Les Daniels]] described ''The Animated Series'' as coming "as close as any artistic statement has to defining the look of Batman for the 1990s."<ref>Daniels (1999), pg. 178</ref> Animation historian Charles Solomon gave the series a somewhat mixed assessment, commenting that "the dark, Art Deco-influenced backgrounds tended to eclipse the stiff animation and pedestrian storytelling" and concluding that the series "looked better in stills than it did on the screen."<ref>{{cite book | first=Charles |last=Solomon |title=The History of Animation: Enchanted Drawings |page=261 |isbn=0-517-11859-9 |year=1994 |publisher=Wings Books |location=New York}}</ref>▼
Several new characters, and other revamped backstories introduced in the series later made their way into comics and other media. Most notable was Harley Quinn, who was initially introduced in the ''Batman: The Animated Series'' episode "Joker's Favor", with the character being inspired and voiced by Arleen Sorkin. The character made her comics canon appearance in 1999 and is now one of the most popular characters in DC.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.vulture.com/2016/08/harley-quinn-boom-suicide-squad.html | title=The Harley Quinn Boom is Just Getting Started | date=August 10, 2016 }}</ref>▼
The dark atmosphere, mature themes, and even some of the voice cast from the series are employed in the ''[[Batman: Arkham]]'' video game series.<ref name="xbox">[http://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/b/batmanarkhamasylum/ Batman: Arkham Asylum] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721035044/http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/b/batmanarkhamasylum/ |date=July 21, 2010 }}, game overview.</ref> [[Kevin Conroy]], [[Mark Hamill]], [[Arleen Sorkin]], and [[Robert Costanzo]] reprise their roles. Furthermore, the first two games are co-written by series veteran [[Paul Dini]]. Also, Batman's design and [[Batsuit#DC animated universe|costume]] in ''The Animated Series'' are featured as an alternate skin in ''[[Batman: Arkham City]]''. These skins are available as [[downloadable content]]; they were also available in pre-orders at [[GameStop]] and a valid membership to Power-Up Rewards.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamestop.com/collection/batman-arkham-city |title=Pre Order Batman Arkham City |publisher=GameStop |access-date=October 8, 2011 |archive-date=October 8, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111008154925/http://www.gamestop.com/collection/batman-arkham-city |url-status=dead }}</ref> There are also ''Animated''-inspired alternate skins for [[Catwoman]], [[Nightwing]], and [[Robin (comics)|Robin]].▼
Actor [[Robert Pattinson]], who portrays Batman in ''[[The Batman (film)|The Batman]]'' (2022), has cited ''Batman: Mask of the Phantasm'' as an example of Batman media that effectively captured the character's psyche in a fashion he hoped his interpretation would emulate.<ref>{{Cite tweet|title=Whereas in the cinema, it is always his heroic side that is put forward. The Batman does the opposite, we capture the inner bubbling of the character. In my opinion, the only other to achieve this is the animated film 'Batman: Mask Of The Phantasm'.|user=thebatmanfilm_|author=The Batman Film News|number=1485977538434379776|access-date=2022-01-26}}</ref>▼
===Accolades===
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▲''Batman: The Animated Series'' has often been ranked as one of the greatest animated television shows ever made.<ref name="bestanimated">{{cite web |title=2. Batman: The Animated Series |url=
▲In his reference book, ''Batman: The Complete History'', [[Les Daniels]] described ''The Animated Series'' as coming "as close as any artistic statement has to defining the look of Batman for the 1990s."<ref>Daniels (1999), pg. 178</ref> Animation historian Charles Solomon gave the series a somewhat mixed assessment, commenting that "the dark, Art Deco-influenced backgrounds tended to eclipse the stiff animation and pedestrian storytelling" and concluding that the series "looked better in stills than it did on the screen."<ref>{{cite book |last=Solomon |first=Charles
▲Several new characters, and other revamped backstories introduced in the series later made their way into comics and other media. Most notable was Harley Quinn, who was initially introduced in the ''Batman: The Animated Series'' episode "Joker's Favor", with the character being inspired and voiced by Arleen Sorkin. The character made her comics canon appearance in 1999 and is now one of the most popular characters in DC.<ref>{{cite web |date=August 10, 2016 |title=The Harley Quinn Boom is Just Getting Started |url=https://www.vulture.com/2016/08/harley-quinn-boom-suicide-squad.html
▲The dark atmosphere, mature themes, and even some of the voice cast from the series are employed in the ''[[Batman: Arkham]]'' video game series.<ref name="xbox">[http://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/b/batmanarkhamasylum/ Batman: Arkham Asylum] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721035044/http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/b/batmanarkhamasylum/
▲Actor [[Robert Pattinson]], who portrays Batman in ''[[The Batman (film)|The Batman]]'' (2022), has cited ''Batman: Mask of the Phantasm'' as an example of Batman media that effectively captured the character's psyche in a fashion he hoped his interpretation would emulate.<ref>{{Cite tweet |number=1485977538434379776 |user=thebatmanfilm_ |title=Whereas in the cinema, it is always his heroic side that is put forward. The Batman does the opposite, we capture the inner bubbling of the character. In my opinion, the only other to achieve this is the animated film 'Batman: Mask Of The Phantasm'.
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