Blue Eye Samurai: Season 1

2023

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Created by Amber Noizumi, Michael Green
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8 episodes
Action
Award Winner
Netflix Original

A mixed-race master of the sword named Erskine lives a life in disguise while seeking revenge in Edo-period Japan.

Where to watch Blue Eye Samurai: Season 1

Blue Eye Samurai: Season 1 is available to stream in... More New Zealand now on Netflix.

Blue Eye Samurai: Season 1 episodes

Hammerscale

Lone-wolf warrior Mizu gets stuck with an unexpected travel companion,... More while Princess Akemi grasps for a way to control her future.

An Unexpected Element

With a squad of deadly assassins on her trail, Mizu... More forges ahead - but hits a hiccup when she and Ringo arrive in town on a festival day.

A Fixed Number of Paths

Taigen proposes a deal, and Mizu receives an invitation to... More tea. Life on the road turns out to be more challenging than Akemi imagined.

Peculiarities

Akemi embarks on a new career and Mizu searches for... More a way to reach Fowler, bringing them both to Madame Kaji's rather unusual establishment.

The Tale of the Ronin and the Bride

During a desperate battle, Mizu remembers another life - and... More a lesson she learned the hard way.

All Evil Dreams and Angry Words

Determined to see Fowler dead, Mizu scrapes up all the... More wits, grit and strength she has left to make her way through his castle's defenses.

Nothing Broken

Fowler, bound for Edo, reveals the terrifying scope of his... More plans. Akemi braces herself for her upcoming wedding. Mizu and Taigen return home.

The Great Fire of 1657

As an army approaches, Akemi must choose her path. While... More Taigen risks his life for the royal family, Mizu remains hell-bent on her mission.

Blue Eye Samurai: Season 1 | Ratings & Reviews

97_%29 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes® rating
95_%487 reviews
Audience score rating

"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."

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Collider

"Gorgeously violent."

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Hollywood Reporter

"Even if the show's storytelling feels a bit shallow at times, there’s enough pure spectacle to make it exhilarating."

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Slant Magazine

"One of the many pleasures of Blue Eye Samurai, and it is a real pleasure to watch, is its frequent fight scenes."

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The Guardian

"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."

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