Blue Eye Samurai Season 2: This is what we know about release date, production, cast, characters, plot and where to watch
Blue Eye Samurai is set to return to Netflix with Season 2, following its impressive debut in November 2023. Created by Amber Noizumi and Michael Green, the animated series has captivated audiences with its stylish depiction of a half-French, half-Japanese warrior seeking vengeance in Edo-period Japan.
Release Date and Production
Netflix officially greenlit Season 2 in December 2023, shortly after Season 1's premiere. Noizumi and Green have revealed their intention for a four-season arc, indicating a long-term commitment to the series. However, due to the complexity of production, fans may have to wait until 2026 for the release of Season 2. The first season, which was greenlit in October 2020, took three years to develop and release.
Cast and Characters
While specific casting details for Season 2 have not been announced, several key actors are expected to reprise their roles. Maya Erskine is likely to return as Mizu, the blue-eyed samurai. Other anticipated returnees include Kenneth Branagh as Abijah Fowler, Masi Oka as Ringo, and Brenda Song as Princess Akemi. Notably absent from the upcoming season will be George Takei, Randall Park, and Mark Dacascos, whose characters met their demise in Season 1.
Plot Season 2 is expected to see significant narrative shifts as the story moves to Europe. The finale of Season 1 saw Mizu departing Japan for London, setting the stage for her quest to confront her potential fathers. The series creators have hinted at
