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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

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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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Emma Stefansky The Atlantic 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. Dec 21, 2023 Full Review Daniel Fienberg The Hollywood Reporter One of the year’s most surprising and viscerally exciting TV experiences. Dec 14, 2023 Full Review David Opie Empire Magazine 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. Rated: 5/5 Nov 23, 2023 Full Review Tanzim Pardiwalla Filmfare 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. Sep 20, 2024 Full Review Eneko Ruiz Jimenez El Pais (Spain) Blue Eye Samurai should not go unnoticed. [Full review in Spanish] Sep 10, 2024 Full Review Emmanuel Noisette The Movie Blog Blue Eye Samurai is a triumph of storytelling and animation. Rated: 9.5 Aug 8, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Qwophi F It's amazing story with beautiful characters and thrill Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/09/25 Full Review Ansh : AJ : Blue Eye Samurai is a visually stunning and emotionally gripping series that masterfully blends action with deep storytelling. The show beautifully portrays the rich and intricate world of the Edo period, including the complex and fascinating culture surrounding courtesans and prostitution. However, it also sheds light on the darker side of the era, where bloodlust and senseless killings were tragically common. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/22/25 Full Review Hunor S A great story with beautiful animation. The charachters paths interlink in an epic finale that's filled with twists and betrayals. One of the best adult animation series in years! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/22/25 Full Review Rena H あまりにも日本の文化への理解が感じられない、単なるエンタメとして我々の文化が消耗されている気がする。見ていて辛い Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 03/18/25 Full Review Juan R Fantastic from beginning to end. The visual were stunning and the storytelling was on point. Definitely one that's going to go down as an absolute masterpiece. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/13/25 Full Review James K Absolutely sensational story, and animation, I generally don't watch animated shows but this was so good, it really drew me in and got better with each episode. A definite must see Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/09/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Michael Green

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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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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
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