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- 2023
- TV-MA
- Netflix
- 2023
- TV-MA
- Netflix
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
- 2023
- TV-MA
- Netflix
- 2023
- TV-MA
- Netflix
Blue Eye Samurai
Season 1 Premiere: Nov 3, 2023
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8.1
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
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Universal Acclaim
Based on 6 Critic Reviews
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim
Based on 6 Critic Reviews
88
100% Positive
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
0% Mixed
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0% Negative
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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.
The whole thing is an incredible, utterly badass example of how animation can be used to create worlds, characters, and adventure every bit as vivid as live-action, if not more at times. Choose your weapon and leap right in.
User Score
Universal Acclaim
Based on 186 User Ratings
8.1
84% Positive
157 Ratings
157 Ratings
5% Mixed
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User Score
Universal Acclaim
Based on 186 User Ratings
8.1
84% Positive
157 Ratings
157 Ratings
5% Mixed
10 Ratings
10 Ratings
10% Negative
19 Ratings
19 Ratings
Compelling story. Complex, interesting characters made relatable by the intertwining of their motivations and flaws. Stunning art direction and animation. Great pacing and character arcs. And most of all, a masterfully crafted woman protagonist that stands out against the "strong female character" trope often pushed into shows without any attention to human complexity. This show writes characters (female characters in particular) in a refreshing, thoughtful, brilliant way that pays homage to the beauty of vulnerability and imperfection.
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From its breathtaking action to its near-flawless animation, it's a rarity to see a series that is so confident with itself in only its first season. From the opening moments, viewers are immediately sucked in and will immediately be left wanting more as soon as the credits roll on the finale.
This is smart, cinematic entertainment and it is an awful lot of fun.
What sustains the series in the long term is its knack for crafting compelling characters and engaging drama, even if the end results land as more fun than profound.
Blue Eye Samurai has clearly been designed to unfold gradually over time. That means there may be plenty of time for the series to hone its dramatic aspects to match the sharpness and beauty of its fight scenes.
Truely a masterpiece animation. Although made by Americans and Asian American actors, it felt like watching a Japanese Samurai show. Truely remarkable
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Good plot and art style let down by a few annoying flaws.
Voice actors pausing for effect in a cliched way that no one irl does.
Needless flashbacks that interrupt the flow of the story.
The story itself often progresses through a kind of video game logic. Protagonist has a mission, NPC has information but requires that the protagonist completes a side-quest. You can see the hand of the writers in everything, rather than feeling that the story is unfolding naturally.
Stupid NPC enemies. The classic [good guy seems to be knocked out but magically appears to save their friend at the last moment] overused to the point that it's only surprising when it doesn't happen (it always happens). 3 inch titanium plot armour.
It's all just a bit safe and modern in its attitude. That's fine, but it's not interesting, and sometimes it's a bit eye-roll inducing.
if none of that sounds like a deal breaker, then definitely watch it.
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Average at all - revenge Plot written by the woke Netflix Blue Hair Girl, hating men an without any Normal social attitudes, 2 Points less for this, orherwise a solid 5
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Art style is bad imo, new doesn't mean good. I only got through 2 episodes and had to stop because its a show not made for men but woman, which is fine, but I'm not a woman so it was not possible for me to relate to it. Also had woke themes everywhere, white men bad, etc.
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Production Company:
- 3 Arts Entertainment
- Blue Spirit Animation
- Netflix Animation
- Netflix
Initial Release Date: Nov 3, 2023
Number of seasons: 2 Seasons
Rating: TV-MA
Awards
Annie Awards
• 6 Wins & 6 Nominations
Motion Picture Sound Editors, USA
• 2 Nominations
American Cinema Editors, USA
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
