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Season 1 – Blue Eye Samurai

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A master of the sword lives life in disguise while seeking revenge in Edo-period Japan.

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Blue Eye Samurai — Season 1

Blue Eye Samurai — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Visually dazzling while paying deft attention to character, Blue Eye Samurai is a masterfully rendered animated adventure.

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Critics Reviews

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Emma Stefansky The Atlantic 12/21/2023
It deserves to be counted among the best shows of the year. The series takes the trappings of a heroic action-adventure and turns them on their head, crafting a bloody, emotional drama that is riveting from the very first frame. Go to Full Review Daniel Fienberg The Hollywood Reporter 12/14/2023
One of the year’s most surprising and viscerally exciting TV experiences. Go to Full Review David Opie Empire Magazine 11/23/2023
5/5
Blue Eye Samurai is a gorgeous, addictive thrill-ride that never loses sight of Mizu's point-of-view, even when the road ahead is obscured with blood. Go to Full Review Tanzim Pardiwalla Filmfare 09/20/2024
Blue Eye Samurai garnered quite the fan-following. The French-American animated series makes for a great watch. It unleashes some gorgeous animation and a storyline that’s both exposition-packed and emotional. Go to Full Review Eneko Ruiz Jimenez El Pais (Spain) 09/10/2024
Blue Eye Samurai should not go unnoticed. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Emmanuel Noisette The Movie Blog 08/08/2024
9.5
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Priya C. @Sci-FiTrekkie May 7 Blue Eye Samurai has beautiful animation and a well written first season. I’m excited to see where the story goes. See more Mafran M @Maffiee May 2 Honestly one of the best animated series out there...... waiting for more seasons to come out See more Wesley H. @RT95643948 May 1 All you need to know is the Action, Dialogue, Story Direction, and Character Development rivals that of Puss in Boots: Last Wish… Absolute Cinema. See more Geoffrey D @gdowdle Feb 6 Way too much filth but what a ride. Everyone felt very real and when their purposes or ideals were pushed to the breaking point, it was facinating to see how they would adapt. See more lou d @RT75297216 Jan 23 Oh look another men are bad series by netflix See more Zeno o @ZenoTheOneWinged Jan 8 Everyone is glazing this show, but it's just a soapbox for modern woke feminist ideology. At least its animated well See more Read all reviews
Blue Eye Samurai — Season 1

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Michael Green

Creator

Amber Noizumi

Creator

Maya Erskine

Mizu

George Takei

Seki

Masi Oka

Ringo

Randall Park

Heiji Shindo

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 3, 2023 Hammerscale Lone-wolf warrior Mizu gets stuck with an unexpected travel companion, while Princess Akemi grasps for a way to control her future. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 3, 2023 An Unexpected Element With a squad of deadly assassins on her trail, Mizu forges ahead but hits a hiccup when she and Ringo arrive in town on a festival day. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 3, 2023 A Fixed Number of Paths Taigen proposes a deal, and Mizu receives an invitation to tea; life on the road turns out to be more challenging than Akemi imagined. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 3, 2023 Peculiarities Akemi embarks on a new career, and Mizu searches for a way to reach Fowler, bringing them both to Madame Kaji's rather unusual establishment. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 3, 2023 The Tale of the Ronin and the Bride During a desperate battle, Mizu remembers another life and a lesson she learned the hard way. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 3, 2023 All Evil Dreams and Angry Words Determined to see Fowler dead, Mizu scrapes up all the wits, grit and strength she has left to make her way through his castle's defenses. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 3, 2023 Nothing Broken Fowler, bound for Edo, reveals the terrifying scope of his plans; Akemi braces herself for her upcoming wedding; Mizu and Taigen return home. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 3, 2023 The Great Fire of 1657 As an army approaches, Akemi must choose her path; while Taigen risks his life for the royal family, Mizu remains hell-bent on her mission. Details

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Blue Eye Samurai — Season 1

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Blue Eye Samurai — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Michael Green, Ryan O'Loughlin, Jane Wu, Alan Wan, Earl A. Hibbert, Sunny Sun, Alan Taylor
Creator
Michael Green, Amber Noizumi
Executive Producer
Michael Green, Erwin Stoff, Amber Noizumi
Screenwriter
Michael Green, Amber Noizumi, Yana Bille
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Action, Adventure, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 3, 2023