One down. Three to go.
That’s how we meet mixed-race master of the sword Mizu (voiced by Maya Erskine) in Blue Eye Samurai — in the midst of her quest for vengeance on her four potential fathers. All of whom were the only white men in 17th-century Edo-period Japan during the time of her birth.
Blue Eye Samurai takes place in an era when Japan’s borders were closed to the outside world so citizens would never see a face that wasn’t Japanese (except in rare cases of illegal trade). Because of Mizu’s inherited blue eyes, she’s treated as if she’s “less than human,” “pitiable,” “monstrous,” and a “creature of shame.” And that cannot stand. As a woman, she wouldn’t be allowed to pursue her enemies. So she disguises herself as a man, ready to inflict her justice by whatever means necessary.
She’d already killed one man,...
That’s how we meet mixed-race master of the sword Mizu (voiced by Maya Erskine) in Blue Eye Samurai — in the midst of her quest for vengeance on her four potential fathers. All of whom were the only white men in 17th-century Edo-period Japan during the time of her birth.
Blue Eye Samurai takes place in an era when Japan’s borders were closed to the outside world so citizens would never see a face that wasn’t Japanese (except in rare cases of illegal trade). Because of Mizu’s inherited blue eyes, she’s treated as if she’s “less than human,” “pitiable,” “monstrous,” and a “creature of shame.” And that cannot stand. As a woman, she wouldn’t be allowed to pursue her enemies. So she disguises herself as a man, ready to inflict her justice by whatever means necessary.
She’d already killed one man,...
- 5/13/2024
- by Tara Bitran
- Tudum - Netflix
Revenge is an art form. And Blue Eye Samurai takes it personally.
Set in 17th-century Edo-period Japan, Blue Eye Samurai follows Mizu (voiced by Maya Erskine), a mixed-race master of the sword who lives a life in disguise seeking to deliver revenge. “It’s an Edo-period tale of revenge — Kill Bill meets Yentl,” said co-creator Amber Noizumi.
Wife and husband team Noizumi and Michael Green co-created Blue Eye Samurai. Sharpen your swords to prepare for this stunningly realized new animated series coming to Netflix on Nov. 3.
“We want people to sink into it and be taken by the story and the level of artistry and forget they’re watching animation,” said Green. “We would love this to cross over into every interest — that if you like The Witcher, if you like animation, if you like Game of Thrones, if you like The Crown, if you...
Set in 17th-century Edo-period Japan, Blue Eye Samurai follows Mizu (voiced by Maya Erskine), a mixed-race master of the sword who lives a life in disguise seeking to deliver revenge. “It’s an Edo-period tale of revenge — Kill Bill meets Yentl,” said co-creator Amber Noizumi.
Wife and husband team Noizumi and Michael Green co-created Blue Eye Samurai. Sharpen your swords to prepare for this stunningly realized new animated series coming to Netflix on Nov. 3.
“We want people to sink into it and be taken by the story and the level of artistry and forget they’re watching animation,” said Green. “We would love this to cross over into every interest — that if you like The Witcher, if you like animation, if you like Game of Thrones, if you like The Crown, if you...
- 2/19/2024
- by Tara Bitran
- Tudum - Netflix
Blue Eye Samurai became one of the most popular shows of 2023. Since its announcement, there has been a rumor going on about how the series would exceed everyone’s expectations. In most cases, over-expectations result in disappointment, but not in Blue Eye Samurai’s case. It became one of the top show streaming series on Netflix, and the fans are eagerly waiting for the second season.
It has been a few months since the series concluded season one. But it again made the headlines after the Annie Awards went on air. The series wreaked havoc at the award show and won multiple awards. While it was an amazing series, few people expected it to win so many awards. Blue Eye Samurai bagged six different awards at the 2024 Annie Awards.
Blue Eye Samurai Stole the Show During the 2024 Annie Awards Blue Eye Samurai
The 2024 Annie Awards was held on February 17, 2024. The...
It has been a few months since the series concluded season one. But it again made the headlines after the Annie Awards went on air. The series wreaked havoc at the award show and won multiple awards. While it was an amazing series, few people expected it to win so many awards. Blue Eye Samurai bagged six different awards at the 2024 Annie Awards.
Blue Eye Samurai Stole the Show During the 2024 Annie Awards Blue Eye Samurai
The 2024 Annie Awards was held on February 17, 2024. The...
- 2/19/2024
- by Priyanko Chakraborty
- FandomWire
Blue Eye Samurai has been given a go-ahead for season two. Netflix has renewed the animated series, which debuted in November with eight episodes. It was created and written by husband and wife team Amber Noizumi and Michael Green.
Featuring the voices of Maya Erskine, George Takei, Masi Oka, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Brenda Song, Darren Barnet, Randall Park, and Kenneth Branagh, the animated series is set in the 17th century and follows the adventures of swordmaster Mizu (Erskine) on her quest for vengeance. The supporting cast includes Stephanie Hsu, Ming-Na Wen, Harry Shum Jr., and Mark Dacascos.
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Featuring the voices of Maya Erskine, George Takei, Masi Oka, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Brenda Song, Darren Barnet, Randall Park, and Kenneth Branagh, the animated series is set in the 17th century and follows the adventures of swordmaster Mizu (Erskine) on her quest for vengeance. The supporting cast includes Stephanie Hsu, Ming-Na Wen, Harry Shum Jr., and Mark Dacascos.
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- 12/27/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
When Guillermo del Toro accepted the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature ("Pinocchio") in 2022, he proclaimed during his speech, "Animation is cinema. Animation is not a genre. Animation is ready to be taken to the next step, we are all ready for it." Well, 2023 certainly heard him, because this year we were gifted an embarrassment of riches — all using the animated medium to push the limits of storytelling and visual artistry. At the same time, animated projects are constantly under attack by powerful millionaires in positions of power who can't or refuse to see the value in animation and instead still operate under the false assumption that it's nothing more than "kid's stuff." And even still, there was plenty of incredible animation this year specifically targeting young audiences, like the "Craig of the Creek" prequel film "Craig Before the Creek," Apple TV+'s "The Snoopy Show," and of course, the undisputed children's champion,...
- 12/14/2023
- by SlashFilm Staff
- Slash Film
Apple TV+ Reveals First Look at Star-Studded “Palm Royale”
Apple TV+ has revealed the first look for its upcoming star-studded series “Palm Royale.” Loosely based on the novel “Mr. and Mrs. American Pie” by Juliet McDaniel, the Palm Beach-set series will follow Maxine Simmons as she tries to break into Palm Beach high society in 1969, asking the enduring question: “How much of yourself are you willing to sacrifice to get what someone else has?”
Kristen Wiig leads the cast as Maxine opposite Laura Dern, Allison Janney, Ricky Martin, Josh Lucas, Leslie Bibb, Amber Chardae Robinson, Mindy Cohn, Julia Duffy, and Kaia Gerber with guest appearances from Carol Burnett and Bruce Dern.
“Palm Royale” will make its global debut on Apple TV+ with its first three episodes on March 20, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through May 8.
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Apple TV+ has revealed the first look for its upcoming star-studded series “Palm Royale.” Loosely based on the novel “Mr. and Mrs. American Pie” by Juliet McDaniel, the Palm Beach-set series will follow Maxine Simmons as she tries to break into Palm Beach high society in 1969, asking the enduring question: “How much of yourself are you willing to sacrifice to get what someone else has?”
Kristen Wiig leads the cast as Maxine opposite Laura Dern, Allison Janney, Ricky Martin, Josh Lucas, Leslie Bibb, Amber Chardae Robinson, Mindy Cohn, Julia Duffy, and Kaia Gerber with guest appearances from Carol Burnett and Bruce Dern.
“Palm Royale” will make its global debut on Apple TV+ with its first three episodes on March 20, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through May 8.
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- 12/13/2023
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Netflix is undergoing cuts and changes to its animation department yet again, but thankfully good work is not going unrewarded. One of the most celebrated Netflix animated shows of the year, "Blue Eye Samurai," is getting a second season. The show is essentially an animated riff on "Lady Snowblood" that was created by Amber Noizumi and Michael Green and directed by Jane Wu.
The adult animated series is a tale of revenge and blood, following a young biracial woman born out of sexual violence in early Edo period Japan who embarks on a journey of vengeance to find out which of the four remaining white men in Japan is her father. As our own Bj Colangelo wrote, "With only eight episodes, 'Blue Eye Samurai' is an easily digestible watch, but with an addictive story that you'll have to fight yourself from binging."
The show has been praised by animators,...
The adult animated series is a tale of revenge and blood, following a young biracial woman born out of sexual violence in early Edo period Japan who embarks on a journey of vengeance to find out which of the four remaining white men in Japan is her father. As our own Bj Colangelo wrote, "With only eight episodes, 'Blue Eye Samurai' is an easily digestible watch, but with an addictive story that you'll have to fight yourself from binging."
The show has been praised by animators,...
- 12/12/2023
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Set in 17th-century 'Edo'-period Japan, the animated TV series "Blue Eye Samurai" following 'Mizu' (Maya Erskine), "a master of the sword who lives a life in disguise", ha been renewed for Season 2 streaming on Netflix:
"...in the 17th-century, when borders are closed to the outside world, citizens would never see a face that was not Japanese, except in rare cases of illegal trade. 'Mizu' knows there were only four white men in Japan at the time of her birth and sets off to kill these men, one of whom might be her father, who made her a 'creature of shame'. But revenge is not an option for women..."
"It’s an 'Edo'-period tale of revenge — 'Kill Bill' meets 'Yentl'", said co-creator Amber Noizumi.
Click the images to enlarge...
"...in the 17th-century, when borders are closed to the outside world, citizens would never see a face that was not Japanese, except in rare cases of illegal trade. 'Mizu' knows there were only four white men in Japan at the time of her birth and sets off to kill these men, one of whom might be her father, who made her a 'creature of shame'. But revenge is not an option for women..."
"It’s an 'Edo'-period tale of revenge — 'Kill Bill' meets 'Yentl'", said co-creator Amber Noizumi.
Click the images to enlarge...
- 12/12/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Mizu’s fight is far from over — Netflix has renewed the animated series Blue Eye Samurai for a second season, TVLine has learned.
In celebration of the show’s pickup, Blue Eye Samurai creators, executive producers and writers Amber Noizumi and Michael Green released the following statement:
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“When we started this project, we made a commitment to take this very personal story set in Edo-period Japan and bring it to life in the...
In celebration of the show’s pickup, Blue Eye Samurai creators, executive producers and writers Amber Noizumi and Michael Green released the following statement:
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“When we started this project, we made a commitment to take this very personal story set in Edo-period Japan and bring it to life in the...
- 12/12/2023
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Netflix will get its samurai on again.
The streaming giant has handed out a second-season renewal for its recently released animated drama series Blue Eye Samurai.
“When we started this project, we made a commitment to take this very personal story set in Edo-period Japan and bring it to life in the most authentic and beautiful way possible. Our animators, historians, musicians, martial artists and voice cast made this a reality beyond our expectations,” said creators, executive producers and (married) writers Amber Noizumi and Michael Green in a statement announcing the news Monday. “We are thankful to our entire team and to our viewers from all over the world who have shown such passion for Mizu and her path of revenge. Mizu has a lot more blood to spill! We are deeply grateful to our incredible partners at Netflix for letting the journey continue.”
Noizumi and Green previously told The Hollywood Reporter...
The streaming giant has handed out a second-season renewal for its recently released animated drama series Blue Eye Samurai.
“When we started this project, we made a commitment to take this very personal story set in Edo-period Japan and bring it to life in the most authentic and beautiful way possible. Our animators, historians, musicians, martial artists and voice cast made this a reality beyond our expectations,” said creators, executive producers and (married) writers Amber Noizumi and Michael Green in a statement announcing the news Monday. “We are thankful to our entire team and to our viewers from all over the world who have shown such passion for Mizu and her path of revenge. Mizu has a lot more blood to spill! We are deeply grateful to our incredible partners at Netflix for letting the journey continue.”
Noizumi and Green previously told The Hollywood Reporter...
- 12/12/2023
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Netflix has renewed the critically acclaimed animated action series Blue Eye Samurai for a second season.
Set in Edo-period Japan, Blue Eye Samurai, from Amber Noizumi and Michael Green, follows Mizu (voiced by Maya Erskine), a mixed-race master of the sword who lives a life in disguise seeking the deliverance of revenge.
Voice cast also includes George Takei (Seki), Masi Oka (Ringo), Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa (The Swordmaker), Brenda Song (Akemi), Darren Barnet (Taigen), Randall Park (Heiji Shindo), and Kenneth Branagh (Abijah Fowler). Supporting voice cast includes Stephanie Hsu (Ise), Ming-Na Wen (Madame Kaji), Harry Shum Jr. (Takayoshi) and Mark Dacascos (Chiaki), among others.
“When we started this project, we made a commitment to take this very personal story set in Edo-period Japan and bring it to life in the most authentic and beautiful way possible. Our animators, historians, musicians, martial artists and voice cast made this a reality beyond our expectations,...
Set in Edo-period Japan, Blue Eye Samurai, from Amber Noizumi and Michael Green, follows Mizu (voiced by Maya Erskine), a mixed-race master of the sword who lives a life in disguise seeking the deliverance of revenge.
Voice cast also includes George Takei (Seki), Masi Oka (Ringo), Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa (The Swordmaker), Brenda Song (Akemi), Darren Barnet (Taigen), Randall Park (Heiji Shindo), and Kenneth Branagh (Abijah Fowler). Supporting voice cast includes Stephanie Hsu (Ise), Ming-Na Wen (Madame Kaji), Harry Shum Jr. (Takayoshi) and Mark Dacascos (Chiaki), among others.
“When we started this project, we made a commitment to take this very personal story set in Edo-period Japan and bring it to life in the most authentic and beautiful way possible. Our animators, historians, musicians, martial artists and voice cast made this a reality beyond our expectations,...
- 12/12/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Since its debut last month, Blue Eye Samurai has proven to be a well-received hit for Netflix, so it should come as no surprise that Netflix has officially renewed the animated series for a second season.
Blue Eye Samurai tells the story of Mizu (Maya Erskine), a mixed-race master of the sword who lives a life in disguise seeking the deliverance of revenge.
“When we started this project, we made a commitment to take this very personal story set in Edo-period Japan and bring it to life in the most authentic and beautiful way possible. Our animators, historians, musicians, martial artists and voice cast made this a reality beyond our expectations,” said series creators Amber Noizumi and Michael Green in a statement. “We are thankful to our entire team and to our viewers from all over the world who have shown such passion for Mizu and her path of revenge.
Blue Eye Samurai tells the story of Mizu (Maya Erskine), a mixed-race master of the sword who lives a life in disguise seeking the deliverance of revenge.
“When we started this project, we made a commitment to take this very personal story set in Edo-period Japan and bring it to life in the most authentic and beautiful way possible. Our animators, historians, musicians, martial artists and voice cast made this a reality beyond our expectations,” said series creators Amber Noizumi and Michael Green in a statement. “We are thankful to our entire team and to our viewers from all over the world who have shown such passion for Mizu and her path of revenge.
- 12/12/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Onimusha is a supernatural action anime series directed by Takashi Miike. Based on a landmark action game of the same name, the Netflix series is set in Japan’s early Edo Period and it revolves around Miyamoto Musashi, who embarks on a secret mission armed with a mythical weapon to vanquish the demons lurking in the dark. So, if you loved the Netflix anime series here are some similar shows you could watch next.
Samurai Champloo (Hulu & Prime Video Add-On)
Synopsis: Gintama is a story of a handyman named Gintoki, a samurai with no respect for rules set by the invaders, who’s ready to take any job to survive. He and his gang, however, are also among the very few who have not forgotten the morale of a swordsman. Wherever they go, all they do is to create troubles. Troubles that they of course try to solve, but in reality…...
Samurai Champloo (Hulu & Prime Video Add-On)
Synopsis: Gintama is a story of a handyman named Gintoki, a samurai with no respect for rules set by the invaders, who’s ready to take any job to survive. He and his gang, however, are also among the very few who have not forgotten the morale of a swordsman. Wherever they go, all they do is to create troubles. Troubles that they of course try to solve, but in reality…...
- 11/14/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
(Welcome to Animation Celebration, a recurring feature where we explore the limitless possibilities of animation as a medium. In this edition: "Blue Eye Samurai.")
When's the last time you watched something and felt compelled to fist pump at the TV? For most, it was probably a favorite sports team winning the big game. But for me, it was the first episode of the new Netflix series, "Blue Eye Samurai." During the premiere of the show (attended by /Film's Jenna Bush-Henderson), it was revealed that the seed for the new animated series from Michael Green and Amber Noizumi was first planted about 15 years ago after the show creators welcomed the birth of their daughter. She was born with blue eyes, and Noizumi, who is half-Japanese, found herself wondering, "Why am I so excited that my daughter has blue eyes? What's the big deal about that? And why am I so excited...
When's the last time you watched something and felt compelled to fist pump at the TV? For most, it was probably a favorite sports team winning the big game. But for me, it was the first episode of the new Netflix series, "Blue Eye Samurai." During the premiere of the show (attended by /Film's Jenna Bush-Henderson), it was revealed that the seed for the new animated series from Michael Green and Amber Noizumi was first planted about 15 years ago after the show creators welcomed the birth of their daughter. She was born with blue eyes, and Noizumi, who is half-Japanese, found herself wondering, "Why am I so excited that my daughter has blue eyes? What's the big deal about that? And why am I so excited...
- 11/11/2023
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Set in 17th-century 'Edo'-period Japan, "Blue Eye Samurai" follows 'Mizu' (Maya Erskine), "a master of the sword who lives a life in disguise", now streaming on Netflix:
"...in the 17th-century, when borders are closed to the outside world, citizens would never see a face that was not Japanese, except in rare cases of illegal trade. 'Mizu' knows there were only four white men in Japan at the time of her birth and sets off to kill these men, one of whom might be her father, who made her a 'creature of shame'. But revenge is not an option for women..."
"It’s an 'Edo'-period tale of revenge — 'Kill Bill' meets 'Yentl'", said co-creator Amber Noizumi.
Click the images to enlarge...
"...in the 17th-century, when borders are closed to the outside world, citizens would never see a face that was not Japanese, except in rare cases of illegal trade. 'Mizu' knows there were only four white men in Japan at the time of her birth and sets off to kill these men, one of whom might be her father, who made her a 'creature of shame'. But revenge is not an option for women..."
"It’s an 'Edo'-period tale of revenge — 'Kill Bill' meets 'Yentl'", said co-creator Amber Noizumi.
Click the images to enlarge...
- 11/11/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
This post contains spoilers for "Blue Eye Samurai" season 1.
In the new adult animated Netflix series "Blue Eye Samurai," Mizu (Maya Erskine), a young half-Japanese warrior, has to navigate a world which doesn't accept her for who she is. Set in the Edo period in Japan where white people were banned from the country, Mizu has blue eyes that betray who she is to people who cannot accept it. To get revenge on those who have wronged her, Mizu disguises herself as a man, and teaches herself to become a master sword wielder.
The series examines power, revenge, and gender expectations, and has character twists and turns you won't see coming ... yet which feel exactly right. "Blue Eye Samurai" comes to us from writers (and married couple) Michael Green and Amber Noizumi. I got a chance to chat with Green and Noizumi about Mizu's choices, creating an R-rated animated series,...
In the new adult animated Netflix series "Blue Eye Samurai," Mizu (Maya Erskine), a young half-Japanese warrior, has to navigate a world which doesn't accept her for who she is. Set in the Edo period in Japan where white people were banned from the country, Mizu has blue eyes that betray who she is to people who cannot accept it. To get revenge on those who have wronged her, Mizu disguises herself as a man, and teaches herself to become a master sword wielder.
The series examines power, revenge, and gender expectations, and has character twists and turns you won't see coming ... yet which feel exactly right. "Blue Eye Samurai" comes to us from writers (and married couple) Michael Green and Amber Noizumi. I got a chance to chat with Green and Noizumi about Mizu's choices, creating an R-rated animated series,...
- 11/10/2023
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
The samurai Mizu stands backed up to the edge of a seaside cliff, flanked by four master swordsman known as the Four Fangs. It is seemingly a no-win scenario for the title character of Netflix’s Blue Eye Samurai. But for eight riveting minutes, Mizu turns this dangerous terrain into an advantage, defying the laws of physics multiple times while carving the Fangs up into little pieces. The closing shot of the sequence may as well be a painting, with the final death blow being delivered while a massive wave crashes in the background,...
- 11/9/2023
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Rollingstone.com
Set in 17th-century Edo-period Japan, the new Netflix series "Blue Eye Samurai" follows Mizu (voiced by "Pen15" star Maya Erskine), a mixed-race master of the sword who lives a life in disguise seeking to deliver revenge. "It's an Edo-period tale of revenge — Kill Bill meets Yentl," co-creator Amber Noizumi told Tudum. During this time period, borders to Japan were closed to other countries, with the exception of illegal trade. Knowing that there were only four white men in Japan at the time of her conception, Mizu decides to track them down and kill them in the hopes of enacting revenge against the man who made her a "creature of shame." Her quest requires her to hide not just her blue eyes but also her gender, because as is narrated in the series' trailer, "Under the law, revenge is a luxury for men. Women must be practical."
/Film's own Jenna Busch-Henderson...
/Film's own Jenna Busch-Henderson...
- 11/7/2023
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Ahead of the Blue Eye Samurai’s debut last Friday, co-creator, executive producer and co-writer Amber Noizumi revealed the deeply personal inspiration for the adult animated tale of revenge set in a 17th century Japan and starring a mixed-race master of the sword.
The concept was conceived 15 years ago, after the birth of Noizumi and co-creator Michael Green’s daughter. She was born with blue eyes, prompting the half-Japanese Noizumi to wonder, “Why am I so excited that my daughter has blue eyes? What’s the big deal about that? And why am I so excited that I have a baby who looks more white?”
It’s the kind of question that many who identify within the biracial, multiracial or mixed-race communities — particularly those with immediate white family or ancestry — find themselves asking at some point. The answer is complex and sometimes painful but can also be revelatory and freeing.
The concept was conceived 15 years ago, after the birth of Noizumi and co-creator Michael Green’s daughter. She was born with blue eyes, prompting the half-Japanese Noizumi to wonder, “Why am I so excited that my daughter has blue eyes? What’s the big deal about that? And why am I so excited that I have a baby who looks more white?”
It’s the kind of question that many who identify within the biracial, multiracial or mixed-race communities — particularly those with immediate white family or ancestry — find themselves asking at some point. The answer is complex and sometimes painful but can also be revelatory and freeing.
- 11/6/2023
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Blue Eye Samurai is an adult action anime created by Michael Green and Amber Noizumi. The Netflix animated series is set in Japan’s Edo period (17th century), and it revolves around a mixed-race swordmaster Mizu in her quest for revenge. So, if you loved the animated series, here are some similar shows you could watch next.
Samurai Champloo (Hulu & Prime Video Add-On)
Synopsis: Gintama is a story of a handyman named Gintoki, a samurai with no respect for rules set by the invaders, who’s ready to take any job to survive. He and his gang, however, are also among the very few who have not forgotten the morale of a swordsman. Wherever they go, all they do is to create troubles. Troubles that they of course try to solve, but in reality…
Dororo (Rent on Prime Video)
Synopsis: In Japan’s Warring States period, Lord Daigo Kagemitsu makes a pact with 12 demons,...
Samurai Champloo (Hulu & Prime Video Add-On)
Synopsis: Gintama is a story of a handyman named Gintoki, a samurai with no respect for rules set by the invaders, who’s ready to take any job to survive. He and his gang, however, are also among the very few who have not forgotten the morale of a swordsman. Wherever they go, all they do is to create troubles. Troubles that they of course try to solve, but in reality…
Dororo (Rent on Prime Video)
Synopsis: In Japan’s Warring States period, Lord Daigo Kagemitsu makes a pact with 12 demons,...
- 11/5/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
The line between animation and live action is brilliantly blurred in “Blue Eye Samurai,” the 2D/3D hybrid animated action series set during Edo-period Japan. It’s “Mulan” meets “Game of Thrones,” in which Mizu (voiced by Maya Erskine) — a mixed-race, lone-wolf warrior — lives in disguise seeking revenge on the four white men who made her a “creature of shame”.
“Blue Eye Samurai” represents a bold, cinematic leap in TV adult animation that’s driven by the period-authentic scope and spectacle. All eight episodes are treated as a different genre, and the graphic violence and sex are enhanced by the stylistic poetry of the animated form (the characters are inspired by Bunraku puppets and the visual style by ukiyo-e woodblock prints). Crucially, though, its exploration of race and gender through the dark lens of anti-hero Mizu is refreshing and relatable.
The series was created by the married team of Amber Noizumi...
“Blue Eye Samurai” represents a bold, cinematic leap in TV adult animation that’s driven by the period-authentic scope and spectacle. All eight episodes are treated as a different genre, and the graphic violence and sex are enhanced by the stylistic poetry of the animated form (the characters are inspired by Bunraku puppets and the visual style by ukiyo-e woodblock prints). Crucially, though, its exploration of race and gender through the dark lens of anti-hero Mizu is refreshing and relatable.
The series was created by the married team of Amber Noizumi...
- 11/4/2023
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
There are plenty of exciting sword fights in Blue Eye Samurai, Netflix’s impressive new animated series (it’s earned 100% Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes), but there’s much more in this compelling, critically acclaimed new show. To start, it’s more adult than family-friendly, with graphic sex as well as the expected violence. Moreover, the story about Mizu (Maya Erskine), a despised and disguised– mixed-race young woman and sword master, is also completely original, based neither on a manga, comic, novel, or folk tale. The Canadian-American series was created and written by married couple Amber Nozumi, who has Japanese ancestry, and Michael Green. The voice cast, except for Kenneth Branagh, who plays an American character, is all Asian-American, including Star Trek’s George Takei, Masi Oka (Heroes), Randall Park (Fresh Off the Boat), Stephanie Hsu (Everything Everywhere All at Once), Ming-Na Wen (Mulan), and Harry Shum Jr. (Grey’s Anatomy). Nozumi...
- 11/3/2023
- TV Insider
In the history of Japan, the Edo period, or, as designated by the contemporary shogunate, the Tokugawa period, spanned two and a half centuries and was marked by several contrasting aspects. On one hand, the extremely isolationist approach of the nation allowed it to be completely hidden away from the rest of the world, contributing to a certain oriental enigma and the creation of a police state. On the other hand, the approach allowed the nation to reach the zenith of cultural innovation and maintain peace and prosperity during a period when the rest of the world was being ravaged by the pangs of European colonialism. Both of these aspects are beautifully highlighted in the recently released Netflix original series, Blue Eye Samurai, created by Amber Noizumi and her husband Michael Green, known for his work as a writer on movies like Logan and Blade Runner 2049.
As the series...
As the series...
- 11/3/2023
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
This article contains no spoilers for Netflix’s Blue Eye Samurai.
Academy Award nominee Michael Green and co-writer Amber Noizumi have created Netflix’s latest original animated series Blue Eye Samurai. Set during the Edo Period, the height of feudalism in Japan, a mixed-race samurai woman named Mizu traverses the countryside hunting for those responsible for the death of her mother. Along the way, Mizu incurs the ire of dangerous enemies who pursue her as she quickly realizes her vendetta has far greater consequences and implications for the Land of the Rising Sun.
Packed with blood-soaked fights, Blue Eye Samurai doesn’t pull its punches when it comes to on-screen sex and violence as Mizu seeks vengeance. But more than just being a sweeping revenge yarn, filled with memorable enemies and visually stunning set pieces, the animated series is truly a love letter to classical Japan. Backed by an all-star voice cast,...
Academy Award nominee Michael Green and co-writer Amber Noizumi have created Netflix’s latest original animated series Blue Eye Samurai. Set during the Edo Period, the height of feudalism in Japan, a mixed-race samurai woman named Mizu traverses the countryside hunting for those responsible for the death of her mother. Along the way, Mizu incurs the ire of dangerous enemies who pursue her as she quickly realizes her vendetta has far greater consequences and implications for the Land of the Rising Sun.
Packed with blood-soaked fights, Blue Eye Samurai doesn’t pull its punches when it comes to on-screen sex and violence as Mizu seeks vengeance. But more than just being a sweeping revenge yarn, filled with memorable enemies and visually stunning set pieces, the animated series is truly a love letter to classical Japan. Backed by an all-star voice cast,...
- 11/3/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Netflix is nothing if not a goldmine of content, with basically something to watch for everyone, and today we are making a list of the best new shows coming to Netflix in November 2023 that you can watch in the upcoming month. The TV shows in this list are ranked according to their availability dates.
Six Feet Under Seasons 1-5 (November 1)
Synopsis: When death is your business, what is your life? From Oscar(R)-winning screenwriter Alan Ball (‘American Beauty’) comes this award-winning HBO drama series that takes a darkly comic look at a dysfunctional L.A. family that runs a funeral business. With Peter Krause, Frances Conroy, Michael C. Hall, Lauren Ambrose and Rachel Griffiths.
All the Light We Cannot See Season 1 (November 2)
Synopsis: Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, All The Light We Cannot See is a groundbreaking limited series that follows the story of Marie-Laure, a blind French girl and her father,...
Six Feet Under Seasons 1-5 (November 1)
Synopsis: When death is your business, what is your life? From Oscar(R)-winning screenwriter Alan Ball (‘American Beauty’) comes this award-winning HBO drama series that takes a darkly comic look at a dysfunctional L.A. family that runs a funeral business. With Peter Krause, Frances Conroy, Michael C. Hall, Lauren Ambrose and Rachel Griffiths.
All the Light We Cannot See Season 1 (November 2)
Synopsis: Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, All The Light We Cannot See is a groundbreaking limited series that follows the story of Marie-Laure, a blind French girl and her father,...
- 11/2/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Netflix’s slate for November 2023 has much to offer as the transition from Halloween to Thanksgiving and eventually Christmas begins. Many favorite movies such as Jennifer Garner’s “13 Going on 30” and “The Big Lebowski” arrive Nov. 1, while Garner’s new movie “The Family Switch” rounds out the month when it arrives on the streamer Nov. 30. Other can’t-miss film arrivals on November first include “Whiplash,” “Sixteen Candles,” “The Social Network” and “Pitch Perfect.”
Several new seasons of Netflix shows arrive this month as well, the most highly anticipated of which might be “The Crown” Season 6 Part 1. The first half of the final season of the royal drama series arrives Nov. 16. The limited series adaptation of “All the Light We Cannot See” by Shawn Levy and Steven Knight launches November 2. Levy directed all four episodes of the epic drama series, adapted from the Pulitzer prize-winning novel by Anthony Doerr.
Several new seasons of Netflix shows arrive this month as well, the most highly anticipated of which might be “The Crown” Season 6 Part 1. The first half of the final season of the royal drama series arrives Nov. 16. The limited series adaptation of “All the Light We Cannot See” by Shawn Levy and Steven Knight launches November 2. Levy directed all four episodes of the epic drama series, adapted from the Pulitzer prize-winning novel by Anthony Doerr.
- 11/1/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
"Please give me the strength to find the men I seek. I do not know their names, I do know their fate..." Oh sh*#! Netflix has unveiled one more official trailer for the kick ass animated series Blue Eye Samurai, co-created by Amber Noizumi & Michael Green (writer of Logan & Blade Runner 2049). We've featured a few trailers already. It's described as a "for adults only" series from "tragic to poetic to barbaric and occasionally erotic." Set in 1633 Japan during the Edo period, the epic animation series stars Maya Erskine as Mizu, a hardened fighter. She knows there are only four white men in Japan and sets off to kill them, one of whom might be her father, who made her a "monster." But revenge is not an option for women, so Mizu must forge her revenge quest while hiding her gender as well as her blue eyes. This also stars George Takei,...
- 10/27/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Mizu (Maya Erskine) is very good at fighting. So good that she can cleave trees in half with a single swipe of her sword and cut down entire armies single-handedly. So good that no matter how outnumbered or overpowered she seems to be, victory is never out of reach. So good that even if some of Blue Eye Samurai’s storytelling is a bit shallow, Mizu’s skills provide enough pure spectacle to make the series exhilarating to watch.
Blue Eye Samurai takes place in 17th-century Japan, just as the country has closed its borders off to the rest of the world. As a result of this isolationism, mixed-race people are written off as “white devils” and rejected from society. This is the fate that Mizu has suffered since childhood thanks to her brilliant blue eyes, and she’s vowed to enact vengeance on the white man she believes cursed her with them: her father,...
Blue Eye Samurai takes place in 17th-century Japan, just as the country has closed its borders off to the rest of the world. As a result of this isolationism, mixed-race people are written off as “white devils” and rejected from society. This is the fate that Mizu has suffered since childhood thanks to her brilliant blue eyes, and she’s vowed to enact vengeance on the white man she believes cursed her with them: her father,...
- 10/27/2023
- by Ross McIndoe
- Slant Magazine
Adult animation fans, feast your eyes on this: “Blue Eye Samurai” hits Netflix next week, from the husband and wife team of Michael Green and Amber Noizumi. Some may recognize Green’s name from writing credits on “Logan” and “Blade Runner 2049,” making easy to guess what this animated limited series has in store for audiences.
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Set during Japan’s Edo period, “Blue Eye Samurai” follows mixed-race swordsmaster Mizu (Maya Erskine) on his quest for vengeance.
Continue reading ‘Blue Eye Samurai’ Trailer: Adult Animated Limited Series Premieres On Netflix On November 3 at The Playlist.
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Set during Japan’s Edo period, “Blue Eye Samurai” follows mixed-race swordsmaster Mizu (Maya Erskine) on his quest for vengeance.
Continue reading ‘Blue Eye Samurai’ Trailer: Adult Animated Limited Series Premieres On Netflix On November 3 at The Playlist.
- 10/27/2023
- by Ned Booth
- The Playlist
Set in 17th-century 'Edo'-period Japan, "Blue Eye Samurai" follows 'Mizu' (Maya Erskine), "a master of the sword who lives a life in disguise", streaming November 3, 2023 on Netflix:
"...in the 17th-century, when borders are closed to the outside world, citizens would never see a face that was not Japanese, except in rare cases of illegal trade. 'Mizu' knows there were only four white men in Japan at the time of her birth and sets off to kill these men, one of whom might be her father, who made her a 'creature of shame'. But revenge is not an option for women..."
"It’s an 'Edo'-period tale of revenge — 'Kill Bill' meets 'Yentl'", said co-creator Amber Noizumi.
Click the images to enlarge...
"...in the 17th-century, when borders are closed to the outside world, citizens would never see a face that was not Japanese, except in rare cases of illegal trade. 'Mizu' knows there were only four white men in Japan at the time of her birth and sets off to kill these men, one of whom might be her father, who made her a 'creature of shame'. But revenge is not an option for women..."
"It’s an 'Edo'-period tale of revenge — 'Kill Bill' meets 'Yentl'", said co-creator Amber Noizumi.
Click the images to enlarge...
- 10/26/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
"I'm on the path of revenge... There's no place on it for love, friendship, or weakness." Netflix has revealed the kick ass full official trailer for the series Blue Eye Samurai, co-created by Amber Noizumi & Michael Green (writer of Logan & Blade Runner 2049). It's described as "unapologetically adults-only... from tragic to poetic to barbaric and occasionally erotic." Holy sh&* this is going to rule!! Set in 1633 Japan during the Edo period, the series stars Maya Erskine as Mizu, a hardened fighter. She knows there are only four white men in Japan and sets off to kill them, one of whom might be her father, who made her a "monster." But revenge is not an option for women, so Mizu must forge her revenge quest while hiding her gender as well as her blue eyes. Mizu is joined on her journey by Ringo, a soba maker who dreams of greatness, and Taigen,...
- 10/12/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
"This doesn't end, until you die!" Netflix has revealed a teaser for a bloody animated series called Blue Eye Samurai, from co-creators Amber Noizumi & Michael Green (writer of Logan & Blade Runner 2049). It's described as "unapologetically adults-only... from tragic to poetic to barbaric and occasionally erotic." Set in 1633 Japan during the Edo period, the series stars Maya Erskine as Mizu, a hardened fighter. She knows there were only four white men in Japan at the time of her birth and sets off to kill these men, one of whom might be her father, who made her a "creature of shame." But revenge is not an option for women, so Mizu must forge her revenge quest while hiding her gender as well as her blue eyes. Mizu is joined on her journey by Ringo, a soba maker who dreams of greatness, and Taigen, a pompous samurai whose rivalry leads to an uneasy truce.
- 9/28/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Set in 17th-century 'Edo'-period Japan, "Blue Eye Samurai" follows 'Mizu' (Maya Erskine), a master of the sword who lives a life in disguise...seeking to deliver revenge:
"...in the 17th-century, when borders are closed to the outside world, citizens would never see a face that was not Japanese, except in rare cases of illegal trade. 'Mizu' knows there were only four white men in Japan at the time of her birth and sets off to kill these men, one of whom might be her father, who made her a 'creature of shame'. But revenge is not an option for women..."
"It’s an 'Edo'-period tale of revenge — 'Kill Bill' meets 'Yentl'", said co-creator Amber Noizumi.
Click the images to enlarge...
"...in the 17th-century, when borders are closed to the outside world, citizens would never see a face that was not Japanese, except in rare cases of illegal trade. 'Mizu' knows there were only four white men in Japan at the time of her birth and sets off to kill these men, one of whom might be her father, who made her a 'creature of shame'. But revenge is not an option for women..."
"It’s an 'Edo'-period tale of revenge — 'Kill Bill' meets 'Yentl'", said co-creator Amber Noizumi.
Click the images to enlarge...
- 9/27/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Lara Croft is back in action in a first look at Legendary Television’s all new Tomb Raider anime series.
On Wednesday, Netflix revealed Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft has landed a 2024 release while debuting a brief teaser for the anticipated title. The sneak peek, which features Croft taking (breathy) aim with a bow and arrow, dropping into darkened caverns, and rising battered and bruised against a wall of fire, debuted as part of the streamer’s first ever Drop 01 event, a virtual showcase of its most anticipated animated genre offerings.
Voice starring Agent Carter and Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning actress Hayley Atwell, The Legend of Lara Croft was initially announced in January 2021 alongside Skull Island, another Legendary anime adaptation that dropped its first season in June. Based on the wildly popular action-adventure video game franchise launched in 1996, created by the British game developer Core Design, the...
On Wednesday, Netflix revealed Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft has landed a 2024 release while debuting a brief teaser for the anticipated title. The sneak peek, which features Croft taking (breathy) aim with a bow and arrow, dropping into darkened caverns, and rising battered and bruised against a wall of fire, debuted as part of the streamer’s first ever Drop 01 event, a virtual showcase of its most anticipated animated genre offerings.
Voice starring Agent Carter and Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning actress Hayley Atwell, The Legend of Lara Croft was initially announced in January 2021 alongside Skull Island, another Legendary anime adaptation that dropped its first season in June. Based on the wildly popular action-adventure video game franchise launched in 1996, created by the British game developer Core Design, the...
- 9/27/2023
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“Ms. Itsuya isn't your average substitute teacher, her teaching method can only be described as “magical”. Meet her and her unique cast of students as she teaches them lifelong lessons and helps them work through complex family issues.” (Coamix)
You Can Read Ms. Itsuya on Azuki
Presenting an excellent piece of light fantasy escapism, Mizu Sahara's “Ms. Itsuya” thrives in a playful ambiguity that merges the fantastical with an emotionally fueled story intertwining one person's coming-of-age with another's quest to find solace through art. What transpires is an impressive addition to the Azuki catalog, which thrives in presenting smaller publishers with unique content that would otherwise only be available through limited and small press runs.
Where the manga thrives, in particular, is how its fantasy elements flow naturally into the story, creating a sense of wonder and mystique as opposed to utilizing the fantastical to create sensational content. Essentially,...
You Can Read Ms. Itsuya on Azuki
Presenting an excellent piece of light fantasy escapism, Mizu Sahara's “Ms. Itsuya” thrives in a playful ambiguity that merges the fantastical with an emotionally fueled story intertwining one person's coming-of-age with another's quest to find solace through art. What transpires is an impressive addition to the Azuki catalog, which thrives in presenting smaller publishers with unique content that would otherwise only be available through limited and small press runs.
Where the manga thrives, in particular, is how its fantasy elements flow naturally into the story, creating a sense of wonder and mystique as opposed to utilizing the fantastical to create sensational content. Essentially,...
- 9/7/2023
- by Adam Symchuk
- AsianMoviePulse
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