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BLUE EYE SAMURAI

2023 – nowShow2 seasons8 episodesTV-MA

Action & AdventureAnimation
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.7Metacritic888.1Rotten Tomatoes97%93%

A brutally violent, pulse-pounding animated series about history and fantasy, with standout cinematography and visual style.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 8 episodes · best: S1E5 "The Tale of the Ronin and the Bride" 9.5

Episodes

8.8

Story

Purpose is a weapon

Driven by a dream of revenge against those who made her an outcast in Edo-period Japan, a young warrior cuts a bloody path toward her destiny.

Feels like

  • Visually Stunning Anime Action
  • Historical Fantasy Revenge
  • Samurai Noir Aesthetic
  • Mixed-Race Identity Exploration
  • Choreographed Sword Combat
  • Emotional Trauma Narrative
  • Modern Western Influence on Anime
  • High-Octane Drama

Cast

24 of 44 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jane Wu, Earl A. Hibbert, Ryan O'Loughlin
Written by
Amber Noizumi, Michael Green, Yana Bille-Chung
Produced by
Jane Wu, Nick Read, Haven Alexander
Music by
Amie Doherty

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Facts

November 3, 2023 · November 3, 2023 · Still running

First aired
November 3, 2023
Latest episode
November 3, 2023
Status
Still running
Length
2 seasons · 8 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Action & Adventure, Animation
Original language
English
Made in
France, United States
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Villain Decay, Call-Back, Rude Hero, Nice Sidekick +9

  • Villain Decay
  • Call-Back
  • Rude Hero, Nice Sidekick
  • Better to Die than Be Killed
  • And This Is for...
  • Composite Character
  • Scarred Equipment
  • Naginatas Are Feminine
  • Nice Job Breaking It, Hero!
  • You Will Be Spared
  • Systematic Villain Takedown
  • Not What It Looks Like

12 of 335 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream BLUE EYE SAMURAI?"

Questions about BLUE EYE SAMURAI

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Where can I stream BLUE EYE SAMURAI?

Netflix

In the United States, BLUE EYE SAMURAI streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is BLUE EYE SAMURAI worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 8.7, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 88).

What tropes does BLUE EYE SAMURAI use?

Villain DecayCall-BackRude Hero, Nice SidekickBetter to Die than Be KilledAnd This Is for...Composite CharacterScarred EquipmentNaginatas Are FeminineNice Job Breaking It, Hero!You Will Be SparedSystematic Villain TakedownNot What It Looks Likeand 323 more

TV Tropes lists 335 tropes for it, including Villain Decay, Call-Back, and Rude Hero, Nice Sidekick.