Blue Eye Samurai goes so hard

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  • Опубліковано 25 січ 2024
  • It's just so good, dude.
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  • @randidorrenbacher5433
    @randidorrenbacher5433 4 місяці тому +56

    Small point; you state Taigen wanted survival over greatness. He wanted HAPPINESS over greatness. There is a difference between the two.

    • @user-en5pz1sz4w
      @user-en5pz1sz4w 4 місяці тому +4

      yeah, he's definitely not too worried about survival if you look at his actions

  • @77professional
    @77professional 4 місяці тому +42

    One thing I just love about Fowler is how competent and cunning he is combined with his ability to get his own hands dirty. Many of the other Japanese villains just assume he is nothing more than a white hedonistic monster while underestimating just how dangerous and driven he is.

  • @mepollack
    @mepollack 4 місяці тому +71

    Seriously, Blue Eye Samurai is one of the best things to come out of this year. Hell, it’s one of the best animated projects I’ve seen in years. Just glorious. As one of the people who recommended it to you, I’m so glad you picked it up!

    • @jackxiao9702
      @jackxiao9702 3 місяці тому +2

      Try "Lone Wolf and Cub" the original manga. I think it is it's actual biggest influence, the action and motive of the character.

    • @mepollack
      @mepollack 3 місяці тому

      @@jackxiao9702 much obliged for the recommendation, will add it to the list!

  • @enzoarayamorales7220
    @enzoarayamorales7220 4 місяці тому +13

    This show is just further proof that we need more adult animation that takes itself seriously

  • @Spectrumelf
    @Spectrumelf 4 місяці тому +54

    I randomly started watching this show flipping through Netflix and had no idea the treat I was in for. It was fantastic and the visuals were so unique and interesting. Finally, a mature cartoon with good writing AND style!!

    • @ievaday
      @ievaday 4 місяці тому

      Same! I was scrolling through Netlfix for something animated to watch, started BES, and had to binge it, my mind was blown by the quality of this show!

    • @ezyglide0909
      @ezyglide0909 4 місяці тому +1

      I discovered it here on UA-cam. As a fan of animation I thought it looked interesting and favorited it to come back to it later. Sooo glad I saw the entire thing on my tv instead of on my iPad!

    • @kclo
      @kclo 4 місяці тому

      I wish Netflix would market their good projects better

  • @dish6320
    @dish6320 4 місяці тому +38

    I particularly like how the endings of each episode are, always with a twist or revelation that made me excited like a monkey

  • @pasaniusventris4113
    @pasaniusventris4113 4 місяці тому +10

    i could not believe mizu's husband fumbled her that badly. if i had a hot wife who could kick my ass, that would just make me fall in love with her more. (i know, the times and perspectives were different, but come on man. he asked for that fight.)

  • @JurassicLion2049
    @JurassicLion2049 4 місяці тому +15

    Blue Eye Samurai feels like the show that really affirms your “I love animation” video. Why animation is so damn good and the potentials it can reach.

  • @nicolassanabria3219
    @nicolassanabria3219 4 місяці тому +4

    This series proved that you can get away with a flawed and almost villain-like protagonist as long as they have strong goals and motivations.

  • @hellfish2309
    @hellfish2309 4 місяці тому +6

    6:10 I challenge the premise that Mikio proposed the spar “for fun”; he was genuinely interested finding out who she is, not the woman her mother has her playing at to be a wife

    • @mangersavoir4213
      @mangersavoir4213 Місяць тому

      He was just pissed she beat him. He was a sore loser.

  • @montybrewster7
    @montybrewster7 3 місяці тому +2

    Great review dude. Picking up on your point about the title, i think this was always intended to span multiple seasons. As such i think one of it's main themes will be mizu's journey from single minded assassin to a more thoughtful & honourable samurai. I think she will become the blue eye samurai rather than starts out being one. Thanks for a great vid mason.

  • @JinxFan2003
    @JinxFan2003 4 місяці тому +17

    I'm so happy you're reviewing Blue Eye Samurai! I binged the entire season in one day. The plot and character writing are outstanding! And the animation, breathtaking! Haven't been so enthralled by a series since Arcane. Netflix has been crushing it with their animated series in the past few years (provided they don't get unjustly cancelled)

    • @johay899
      @johay899 4 місяці тому +3

      Inside job should not have been canceled

    • @JinxFan2003
      @JinxFan2003 4 місяці тому +3

      @@johay899 Agreed, it being canceled was a tragedy

    • @johay899
      @johay899 4 місяці тому

      @@JinxFan2003 in my opinion, it was one of the best pieces of a adult animation, and did not deserve to be canceled

    • @johay899
      @johay899 4 місяці тому

      @@JinxFan2003 I hope shows like blue eyed samurai can escape that

    • @JinxFan2003
      @JinxFan2003 4 місяці тому +1

      @@johay899 I haven't finished Inside Job yet, but from what little I've seen it's incredible! The writing is excellent, and the premise is so creative. I think Netflix's main problem is that they don't promote their animated shows enough. Then they say, "Well, it's not popular," when they didn't even do the bare minimum to advertise them. The creators of Blue Eye Samurai said they planned on 4 seasons, I hope it gets all 4 so it can have a cohesive story with a proper ending

  • @tyrannozilla
    @tyrannozilla 3 місяці тому +1

    If this show keeps delivering the quality of the first season (or higher), it could become a modern masterpiece.

  • @marianamora4203
    @marianamora4203 2 місяці тому

    I was on UA-cam when I saw the thumbnail for the first epsidoe and my immediate thought was "Oh no, I'm going to like this aren't I? I'm dangerously close to not getting any sleep tonight, huh?"
    And yes, it goes SO hard. Last time a show went this hard was probably Arcane.

  • @cutekitten4395
    @cutekitten4395 4 місяці тому +2

    YAY so Happy you did Blue Eye Samurai!!! Literally my favourite show of the year

  • @gab.bee123
    @gab.bee123 4 місяці тому +1

    watched the series when i saw this review pop up because it was the second time i've heard of it so i said "okay! what IS this!" and wanted to go in spoiler-free. such a stunning watch and i can't wait for season 2. mizu is such a great character that you want to follow as they go on their journey because it really feels like it could go anywhere

  • @ZackariyaDabosy
    @ZackariyaDabosy 4 місяці тому +4

    Can't wait to see what you have planned for this year! To me you are an underrated gem in the sea of content here on UA-cam and you honestly deserve more love and attention.

  • @SCross35
    @SCross35 3 місяці тому

    Great video! Another small correction. Edo only burns indirectly as a result of Fowler’s plot. It’s a direct result of the candle Mizu throws when trying to prevent Fowler’s escape. Fowler explicitly calls her attention to this.

  • @fre7461
    @fre7461 4 місяці тому +5

    Hey, I just found your channel and you're awesome! I'm gonna go watch all your videos now keep doing great! :)

  • @Gfsfpsy
    @Gfsfpsy 3 місяці тому +1

    You need way more subscribers 😒 been binging your content and its great. Love the commentary and insight you bring

  • @Kusanagikaiser999
    @Kusanagikaiser999 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank goodness more and more and more people are finding out about this gem, another masterpiece of animation coming from Netflix, I binged this in 2 days and was blow away, amazing story, fantastic, flawed and complex characters, incredible mind blowing bloody action, gorgeous and breathtaking animation, sex, nudity, is the full package, love it, watching twice and can't wait for season 2. Also hope you recommendation list have SCAVENGERS REIGN there, if not please if you read this, give that a change, trust me you would not regret it.

  • @themagicaldirt436
    @themagicaldirt436 3 місяці тому

    I absolutely love this show and was just curious to see if anyone had covered it on UA-cam. Then I saw you made a video, AND I CAN NOT TELL YOU HOW EXCITED I AM TO HAVE FOUND THAT OUT!

  • @Ironoxe
    @Ironoxe 4 місяці тому

    Annnnnnnndd subbed. That was a great breakdown and analysis of the show much love mate 🫡 you’ve earned my subscription. 👌

  • @ZackariyaDabosy
    @ZackariyaDabosy 4 місяці тому +2

    I'm currently enjoying the anime Mashle, it's basically if you put rock lee into the world of Harry Potter and it's one of the funniest shows I've seen. It's second season just came out at the start of this year.

  • @cjayyeck5015
    @cjayyeck5015 4 місяці тому

    I was waiting for a new Mason video! glad to see it was about BES, I love this channel

  • @madmarvcr
    @madmarvcr 3 місяці тому

    I binge watched BES series 5 times, it is that good. Only 2 other movies I’ve done that. I’ve watched two movies at least 5 times in the theater, the original Star Wars and the original Matrix.

  • @ryangellatly8839
    @ryangellatly8839 4 місяці тому

    The needle drops and the snow rendering are the only complaints you can have ab this show. Which is insane. It's a perfect 10/10 show it's first season.

  • @Jordan-mo9jj
    @Jordan-mo9jj 4 місяці тому

    I like how you articulate your videos keep doing what your doing👍😁

  • @busybee5104
    @busybee5104 4 місяці тому

    more people need to watch this show.

  • @djungelskog132
    @djungelskog132 3 місяці тому

    YASSSSS

  • @gnperdue
    @gnperdue 4 місяці тому

    FWIW, IMO, it is incredibly obvious Mizu's husband sold her out and not her "mother" in Ep 5. I mean, the story is reflected in the bunraku play and the whole point is it is the betrayal of love that creates the Onryo, not the betrayal of a parental figure.
    This show deserved an Emmy for Ep 5 all by itself. The reflection of the story in the bunraku, the fact Mizu is *both* the Ronin and the Bride, and all the absolutely masterfully directed combat... it is just brilliant.

  • @TDGxxluver94
    @TDGxxluver94 2 місяці тому

    You should troll hunters: tales of arcadia created Guillermo de Toro. Totally underrated cartoon Need I say more....

  • @chewsdaym8
    @chewsdaym8 4 місяці тому

    I’m investing in at 16k subs. I just know this guy is gonna blow up. Awesome video man

  • @theanonymousunknown1949
    @theanonymousunknown1949 4 місяці тому

    Recommend long scavengers rein and heavenly delusion to you 😋😋😋 I’m so glad you enjoyed blue eye samurai

  • @TDGxxluver94
    @TDGxxluver94 4 місяці тому

    You have to troll hunters: tales of Arcadia!!! Underrated Netflix show by Guillermo del Toro!!! It's amazing!!

  • @TDGxxluver94
    @TDGxxluver94 4 місяці тому +1

    Finally a actual strong female character that isn't one dimensional Mary sue. Mizu has depth, she makes mistakes, and badass

    • @johay899
      @johay899 4 місяці тому +2

      It’s true she’s one of the best written, characters I’ve seen in adult animation this year

    • @TDGxxluver94
      @TDGxxluver94 4 місяці тому +1

      @@johay899 absolutely, there alot of good ones the past years but hope ppl learn from this show

    • @johay899
      @johay899 4 місяці тому +1

      @@TDGxxluver94 I think what makes characters like this from avatar, the last Airbender, blue-eyed, samurai, etc. is that they are written as characters with motivations, goals, flaws, and struggles that can be relatable and or compelling to everyone

    • @kelp7060
      @kelp7060 4 місяці тому

      @@johay899 I live in world where so many people are blind and deaf. How is Bluey relatable at all? She's literally unstoppable because the plot armour is thicker than anything and is over-powered in every way, and she attacks people for calling her names while she let her mother die and just focuses on revenge. It's pure trash at best.

    • @Thunderworks
      @Thunderworks 4 місяці тому +1

      ​@@kelp7060the only pure trash thing is your comment.

  • @Nexion3653
    @Nexion3653 4 місяці тому +1

    Please talk about Arcane

  • @ninjammer726
    @ninjammer726 24 дні тому

    Please do a video essay on Akira and sword of a stranger anime films 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭🤤🇺🇲🍑🇯🇵

  • @dane3038
    @dane3038 4 місяці тому +1

    500xp

  • @ImMadac
    @ImMadac 4 місяці тому +2

    frfr

  • @lazylittlesausage7170
    @lazylittlesausage7170 4 місяці тому

    one for the latest animated shows that stucked with me is Scavenger Reigh. no one is taking about, but is becomes one of my favourite.

  • @Nexion3653
    @Nexion3653 4 місяці тому

    Or JUJUTSU KAISEN

  • @kelp7060
    @kelp7060 4 місяці тому

    It's just trash dude. I think Bluey has the most plot armour I've ever seen. And that's combined with all the men being as useless as disney's storm-troopers. All these reviews stink.

    • @kelp7060
      @kelp7060 4 місяці тому

      @@jachyra9 Great argument. Exactly what I expect from a fanboy. You have nothing to defend the show with and you know it.

    • @kelp7060
      @kelp7060 4 місяці тому

      @@jachyra9 Wow. This is the second time you've posted that. Shows how much ammo and originality you have. Even if you think I'm trolling you could set a better example and prove a point.
      Here's an actual translation: "Oh no, someone is desecrating my sacred cow! Uh, uh. You're a cry baby aaand... and a clueless troll. You don't know what you're talking about. Yeah, that will do it. I'll just use insults and labels because that makes me look smart. I haven't tied my identity to this show and feel attacked when there's criticism. I know popularity means quality. It was only that one time with the Star Wars sequels where everyone saw it for what it really was. That can't happen again."

    • @Thunderworks
      @Thunderworks 4 місяці тому

      Cry more please, hater like you with false arguments are always funny to read.

    • @Thunderworks
      @Thunderworks 4 місяці тому

      And stop being so agressive with everybody just because you are alone in your "crusade" against the show.

    • @kelp7060
      @kelp7060 4 місяці тому

      @@Thunderworks I'm only aggressive against this terrible show because it pissed me off so much, it was the other guy that decided to hurl insults first. Feel free to defend the show all you want.

  • @thedoc7184
    @thedoc7184 4 місяці тому +1

    Blue eyes blonde hair would be better