Blue Eye Samurai season 1 The Tale of the Ronin and the Bride - Metacritic

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Netflix
Nov 3, 2023
46 m

Netflix
Nov 3, 2023
46 m

Summary Set in 17th-century Edo-period Japan, a mixed-race samurai named Mizu (voiced by Maya Erskine) seeks revenge in this animated series created by Michael Green and Amber Noizumi.

Directed By: Michael Green, Jane Wu

Written By: Amber Noizumi, Michael Green

Netflix
Nov 3, 2023
46 m

Netflix
Nov 3, 2023
46 m

Blue Eye Samurai

S1 • Episode 5

The Tale of the Ronin and the Bride

Air Date: Nov 3, 2023

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Summary Set in 17th-century Edo-period Japan, a mixed-race samurai named Mizu (voiced by Maya Erskine) seeks revenge in this animated series created by Michael Green and Amber Noizumi.

Created By: Michael Green, Amber Noizumi

Season Episodes

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Episode 1 • Nov 3, 2023 • 1 h 2 m

Lone-wolf warrior Mizu gets stuck with an unexpected travel companion, while Princess Akemi grasps for a way to control her future.

Episode 2 • Nov 3, 2023 • 48 m

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.

Episode 3 • Nov 3, 2023 • 45 m

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.

Episode 4 • Nov 3, 2023 • 47 m

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.

Episode 5 • Nov 3, 2023 • 46 m

The Tale of the Ronin and the Bride

During a desperate battle, Mizu remembers another life - and a lesson she learned the hard way.

Episode 6 • Nov 3, 2023 • 35 m

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.

Episode 7 • Nov 3, 2023 • 45 m

Fowler, bound for Edo, reveals the terrifying scope of his plans. Akemi braces herself for her upcoming wedding. Mizu and Taigen return home.

Episode 8 • Nov 3, 2023 • 49 m

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.

Top Cast

Maya Erskine

Mizu

George Takei

Seki

Masi Oka

Ringo, The Messenger

Brenda Song

Akemi

Darren Barnet

Taigen, Running Man

Randall Park

Heiji Shindo

Kenneth Branagh

Abijah Fowler

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa

The Swordmaker

Gedde Watanabe

Chiba, Kenzou, Lord with Silk

Patrick Gallagher

Daichi, Bridge Guard, Frantic Man

Eric Bauza

Goro, Assassin Samurai, Brawny Samurai, Brigand, Farmer, Head Tokunobu Guard, Inspector, Kinuyo's Bodyguard, Naked Man, Red-Faced Ruffian, Stocky Samurai

Clyde Kusatsu

Boss Hamata, Watari, Elder Domo, Tayu

Ming-Na Wen

Madame Kaji

Keone Young

Shogun Itoh, 2nd Tokunobu Guard, Bald Clawman, Dojo Master

Marcus Choi

Kohei, Checkpoint Guard, Drunk Boat Captain, Even Brawnier Samurai, Shindo Samurai 1, Townperson

Ann Harada

Mama

Orli Mariko Green

Young Mizu, Bully Kid

Judah Green

Young Taigen, Bloodthristy Kid

Harry Shum Jr.

Takayoshi, Man's Voice

Amber Noizumi

Female Brigand, Rin, Skinny Clawman, Terrified Attendant, Women in Red

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