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  • Netflix
  • Nov 3, 2023
  • Netflix
  • Nov 3, 2023

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

  • Netflix
  • Nov 3, 2023
  • Netflix
  • Nov 3, 2023
Blue Eye Samurai
Season 1
Season Premiere: Nov 3, 2023
Metascore Universal Acclaim Based on 6 Critic Reviews
88
User Score Universal Acclaim Based on 9 User Ratings
9.6
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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
Hammerscale
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
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.
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
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.
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

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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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Metascore
Universal Acclaim Based on 6 Critic Reviews
88
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0% Mixed
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Universal Acclaim Based on 6 Critic Reviews
88
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0% Mixed
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100
Nov 22, 2023
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.
FULL REVIEW
100
Nov 9, 2023
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.
By Alan Sepinwall FULL REVIEW
100
Oct 30, 2023
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.
By Nate Richard FULL REVIEW
80
Nov 3, 2023
This is smart, cinematic entertainment and it is an awful lot of fun.
By Rebecca Nicholson FULL REVIEW
80
Oct 30, 2023
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.
By Angie Han FULL REVIEW
63
Oct 30, 2023
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.
By Ross McIndoe FULL REVIEW

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Universal Acclaim Based on 9 User Ratings
9.6
100% Positive
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