Netflix wraps up its year with a final round of renewals. Blue Eye Samurai, the adult animated series, secures its spot for a second season. The official announcement came on December 11.
Released on November 3, Blue Eye Samurai garnered attention as one of the standout Netflix animated shows of the year. Critically acclaimed with a 100% Tomatometer score and a 96% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, the series received praise for its aesthetics, engaging storyline, and action-packed scenes.
Netflix's quick decision to greenlight a second season stands out, typically avoiding early renewals. The show's potential appears to have propelled this swift renewal, taking just over a month.
While the second season details remain scarce, the initial announcement assures fans that the series will continue. Blue Eye Samurai season 2 will follow Mizu, a sword-wielding avenger with a biracial background, seeking revenge on those who made her an outcast.
Mizu's journey involves a diverse group, including Ringo the soba maker, Taigen the arrogant samurai, and Akemi the princess. The voice cast, featuring Maya Erskine, Masi Oka, Brenda Song, and others, earned praise for their performances.
According to Netflix, the show's creators, Green and Noizumi, had a second season already planned, contingent on audience interest. The overwhelming positive response to the first season paved the way for the official renewal.
The first season concludes with Mizu on a ship to London, pursuing the remaining adversaries. Co-creator Green hinted to Netflix that Mizu's