2023 · 1 season · Anime, Action, Historical
Blue Eye Samurai is Netflix's visually stunning adult animated series set in Edo-period Japan, following Mizu — a mixed-race swordsperson of extraordinary skill — who disguises themselves as a man while hunting the four Westerners who might be their father, seeking revenge for a life of rejection. The show received widespread critical acclaim for its animation, storytelling, and themes of identity and ambition.
Blue Eye Samurai streams on Netflix. All 8 episodes of Season 1 are available with any Netflix subscription.
Blue Eye Samurai is an American adult animated series produced in an anime-influenced style. It is not produced in Japan and is technically not anime by the strict definition, but feels and looks like it.
Blue Eye Samurai is rated TV-MA for extremely graphic violence, sexual content, and mature themes. It is strictly for adult viewers.
Netflix confirmed Blue Eye Samurai Season 2 is in production following the show's massive success. A release date has not been announced as of 2025.
Maya Erskine voices Mizu. The English cast also includes Masi Oka, Amber Midthunder, and George Takei.