BLUE EYE SAMURAI: Season 1
2023 · 8 episodes · ★ 8.1
What Season 1 of BLUE EYE SAMURAI
In Edo-period Japan during the 17th century, Mizu is a half-white, half-Japanese onna-musha who travels the roads with one goal: to hunt down four white men. One of them is her father, who stayed in the country illegally when the Tokugawa closed the borders. Mizu must track them down one by one. Her thirst for revenge clashes with the weight of her mixed heritage in a society that rejects her. Along the way she is joined by Ringo, and Princess Akemi seeks a way to take control of her own future. The series, created by Amber Noizumi and Michael Green, is an adult animated series that streams on Netflix.
Season 1 Episodes
1x01 Hammerscale
Lone-wolf warrior Mizu gets stuck with an unexpected travel companion, while Princess Akemi grasps for a way to control her future.
Directing: Jane Wu · Writing: Amber Noizumi, Michael Green · Starring: Eric Bauza, Marcus Choi, Holly Chou, Mark Dacascos
1x02 An Unexpected Element
With a squad of deadly assassins on her trail, Mizu forges ahead — but hits a hiccup when she and Ringo arrive in town on a festival day.
Directing: Ryan O'Loughlin · Writing: Amber Noizumi, Michael Green · Starring: Patrick Gallagher, Yoshi Ando, Joe Cappelletti, Junko Goda
1x03 A Fixed Number of Paths
Taigen proposes a deal, and Mizu receives an invitation to tea. Life on the road turns out to be more challenging than Akemi imagined.
Directing: Earl A. Hibbert, Alan Wan · Writing: Amber Noizumi, Michael Green · Starring: Judah Green, West Liang, Eric Bauza, Jenson Cheng
1x04 Peculiarities
Akemi embarks on a new career and Mizu searches for a way to reach Fowler, bringing them both to Madame Kaji's rather unusual establishment.
Directing: Ryan O'Loughlin · Writing: Amber Noizumi, Michael Green · Starring: Eric Bauza, Sherry Cola, Patrick Gallagher, Judah Green
1x05 The Tale of the Ronin and the Bride
During a desperate battle, Mizu remembers another life — and a lesson she learned the hard way.
Directing: Michael Green · Writing: Amber Noizumi · Starring: Ann Harada, Ming-Na Wen, Eric Bauza, Orli Mariko Green
1x06 All Evil Dreams and Angry Words
Determined to see Fowler dead, Mizu scrapes up all the wits, grit and strength she has left to make her way through his castle's defenses.
Directing: Earl A. Hibbert, Sunny Sun · Writing: Amber Noizumi, Michael Green · Starring: Ann Harada, Byron Mann, Gedde Watanabe, Marcus Choi
1x07 Nothing Broken
Fowler, bound for Edo, reveals the terrifying scope of his plans. Akemi braces herself for her upcoming wedding. Mizu and Taigen return home.
Directing: Alan Taylor · Writing: Yana Bille-Chung · Starring: Patrick Gallagher, Stephanie Hsu, Sophie Kim, Ming-Na Wen
1x08 The Great Fire of 1657 Season Finale
As an army approaches, Akemi must choose her path. While Taigen risks his life for the royal family, Mizu remains hell-bent on her mission.
Directing: Jane Wu · Writing: Amber Noizumi, Michael Green · Starring: Ming-Na Wen, Orli Mariko Green, Patrick Gallagher, Harry Shum Jr.
Season 1 Cast
Patrick GallagherDaichi / Bridge Guard / Tower Guard (voice)5 episodes
Clyde KusatsuWatari (voice)4 episodes
Keone YoungShogun Itoh / Bald Clawman / 2nd Tokunobu Guard (voice)4 episodes
Marcus ChoiKohei / Drunk Boat Captain / Checkpoint Guard (voice)3 episodes
Ann HaradaMama (voice)3 episodes
West LiangHachi (voice)2 episodes
Mark DacascosShindo Samurai 2 / Angry Cook (voice)2 episodes
Joe CappellettiAdditional Voices (voice)2 episodesWhere to Watch Season 1 of BLUE EYE SAMURAI
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are in Season 1 of BLUE EYE SAMURAI?
BLUE EYE SAMURAI Season 1 has 8 episodes.
When did Season 1 of BLUE EYE SAMURAI premiere?
Aired on November 3, 2023.
Where to watch BLUE EYE SAMURAI Season 1?
Available by subscription on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads (availability may vary by country).
What is the best episode of Season 1?
According to the TMDB audience score, episode 1x05, «The Tale of the Ronin and the Bride», with a 8.4.