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The Beauty Behind the Blade: How ‘Blue Eye Samurai’ Brings Edo-Period Japan to Life

By Dan Sarto | Friday, August 16, 2024 at 2:00pm

Creators Amber Noizumi and Michael Green, along with supervising director and producer Jane Wu, talk about their improbable hit animated historical drama, nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys and winner of 3 juried Emmys this past Wednesday, that follows a mixed-race Japanese sword master living a life in disguise and shame while seeking vengeance in the early 1600s; now streaming on Netflix.

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Netflix Announces ‘Blue Eye Samurai’ Season 2 Pickup

Streamer greenlights another season for the beautifully stylized animated series, created by Amber Noizumi and Michael Green, which follows a mixed-race sword master living a life in disguise and shame while seeking vengeance in Edo-period Japan.

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The Gorgeous and Graphic ‘Blue Eye Samurai’ Arrives

By Dan Sarto | Friday, November 3, 2023 at 9:17am

Creators Amber Noizumi and Michael Green’s period drama of a mixed-race sword master living a life in disguise and shame while seeking vengeance in Edo-period Japan expertly mixes live-action and animation production know-how in a beautifully stylized new series, now streaming on Netflix.

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Netflix Drops ‘Blue Eye Samurai’ Episode 1 Sneak Peek

Streamer shares trailer, ‘Behind the Animation’ short, and an entire episode, all ahead of show’s highly-anticipated November 3 debut; the adult animated debut; the adult animated series, set in Edo-period Japan, tells the story of a master of the sword who lives a life in disguise seeking revenge.

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Netflix Drops ‘Blue Eye Samurai’ Cinematic Masterpiece Trailer

The series’ 25-track soundtrack, now available, immerses viewers in the sounds of the upcoming 8-episode adult animation series, set in Edo-period Japan, that tells the story of a master of the sword who lives a life in disguise while seeking revenge; watch it November 3.

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Netflix Shares ‘Blue Eye Samurai’ Trailer and Images

Streamer sets November 3 release for its 8-episode adult animation series, which takes place in Edo-period Japan and tells the story of a master of the sword who lives a life in disguise seeking revenge.

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Netflix Reveals Annecy 2023 Line-Up

Presentations include an exclusive screening of ‘Nimona,’ a sneak peek of ‘Leo’ starring Adam Sandler, and a ‘See What's Next @ Netflix’ panel with clips and creator discussions; the festival runs June 11-17.

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Hero4Hire Names Jane Wu Creative Director

Art direction and animation design expert brings multidisciplinary skills to studio’s expanding set of production, including motion design, character animation, and mixed media projects.