I probably wouldn’t have clicked this on Netflix, but since it’s free on UA-cam, it feels like I’m getting a deal on a freebie and so I gotta watch it. That’s how they get ya.
Yes Mizu's storyline is amazing but can we talk about Taigen-Akemi storyline? At the first episode all Akemi wanted was to be happy with the man she loves while Taigen wanted honor and something great for himself. But at the end of the show, after all their struggles and all that they have been through, Taigen only wanted to spend the time with Akemi in peace while Akemi wanted to be something bigger than herself. The way their ambition reversed is just so......poetic.
First Arcane and now Blue Eyed Samurai... Whenever I lose my will to live, I remind myself that I am privileged enough to experience good art in this era of the world I was born in.
just binged this in 2 days, really really amazing show. please dont cancel it. the writing, the characters, the animation, the old japan, just amazing all of it
Netflix doesn't know value of their own products. Why the hell is there so little marketing over it? Why would they drop an entire episode as if they are sure it's gonna flop? Media is run by morons nowadays, truly. We can only pray they'll make the right decision.
@Luna-cz7so pls shut up. ofc in that old japan , where they life by the sword, they will call demons the people that bring fire gun. am white and didnt feel anti white, you just dumb.
@Luna-cz7so its not politics but just history...during that time period foreigners were banned from entering japan and not even part of the class system, if they treated foreigners well in the show it'd just be unrealistic and the main character wouldnt have a motive for revenge n no emotional backstory
Binged this in a day. Absolute masterpiece. The animation, story, original sound track, pacing, felt so poetic and beautiful. Doesn’t get much better than this honestly. Hoping there’s a season 2!
If you cannot beat your opponent with them, you cannot beat them without it is basically the lesson. You must be absolutely sure you can win, not depend on luck or an ace in the whole, you must be able to beat them so effortlessly that you will make it look easy even with a handicap, that is true mastery.
Just finished the 1st episode and to quote Joe Rogan: "This is legit." Wow, just wow. I had mixed feelings after seeing the trailer but I was blown away by the first episode!
Wasn’t it so phenomenal? Seeing all of that an animation was mind blowing at times… Also, the emotional elements really hit you throughout. Who’s your favorite character outside of Mizu?
@@CognizantCheddar Funny you say this, I was considering cancelling Netflix and then this appeared. I was baffled on what to do, lol. So I'm with you on this one.
The scene where Taigen and Mizu are predicting each others moves and shifting to adjust to them is just crazy awesome. It's a wonderful portrayal of how that kind of thing works between experienced fighters.
This is probably the best series I've watched in my life. Thank you very much to Netflix and the authors of the series for this work of art. I can't wait for the second season
@@Sanatan_520 Historical Fiction. TVtropes has a page on BES. The artistic license is made a note of. Westerners in Japan at the time, firearms, and the Shogunate dynasty are all made note of. Safe to say this might be an alternate timeline to our reality.
I binge-watched the entire season and it's a masterpiece of action, drama, romance, acting, soundtrack, animation and several well balanced comic moments.
17:44 Is still probably one of my favorite character interactions in the series, if not a lot of media. I love how he almost plays a game with her, almost joking like he knew she had been there the whole night and wanted to give her a chance.
I have never connected with a piece of media more in my life. As someone who is a White/Japanese mix, I felt so seen through the entire show. Every one of Mizu's struggles is one that I can understand. I have blue eyes, and have very Japanese features. It is easy to see that I am mixed. I have never been enough for my family. My white family finds me too 'oriental' and my Japanese family finds me too whitewashed. My father was always called a White devil by my mother's side. And I am in the middle of a legal battle with my father for all that he has done. It has taken all I have not to want the revenge that Mizu seeks. Her happiness being destroyed by that thirst for revenge makes me understand what could have happened if I took that path. This show means the world to me. Thank you for Blue Spirit for making such a piece of art that speaks so much to my soul. Thank you Michael Green and Amber Noizumi for making me feel seen.
I am absolutely blown away by the animation, fight choreography, and script of Blue Eye Samurai! The visuals are stunning, and the attention to detail is incredible. The fight scenes are intense and expertly executed. The story is gripping, and I found myself completely captivated from the first episode. This show is a true gem, and Netflix has really outdone themselves with this unique and compelling series. Can't wait to watch more! 🙌💯
ROTFL. The animation is terrible. It looks like something from a 1990s video game, and half the characters look like cut-outs. It's truly amateurish. Pretty art style, but that can't cover how awful the rest of it is.
A True Masterpiece! I haven’t watched anything this deep for a decade. As a mixed heritage woman, I feel every single drop of this battle of identity, sexism, discrimination, bullying, betrayal, and the fight. A huge THANK YOU to the team behind Blue Eye Samurai! I watched 3 times on Netflix and want to buy a DVD.
42:24-42:28 the moment I fell in love with this series. A simple gesture that speaks volumes to how much of a badass Mizu is, in my opinion. So happy this is getting a second season, this was the greatest binge I’ve had in a long while.
23:17 This may sound strange, but i found it touching how kind the brothel girls were with Ringo. Like, they obviously saw his disability and could tell he was a little on the slow, naive side, but rather than mock him for his disability or make him feel bad for being inexperienced, they go out of their way to be considerate and slowly guide him through the process. Sure, it can be argued that they were extra nice because the Samurai woman paid them handsomely in advance, but I like to think they would’ve been gentle with him regardless
Slow? He only seems slow, but he is way brighter than that. It is actually very well shown. Only that his looks, as well as his way of behavior may tip people off and lead the to think this way.
@@theathlete771 I wonder why the West is getting so many immigrants from the rest of the world then? The West is better and you know it, California rules the world.
The amount of balls that the team at Netflix has to put this episode out on UA-cam completely free of charge is ridiculous, this is quite possibly one of, if not the best piece of content that’s based on 1600’s Japan that I’ve ever seen, the Animation is absolutely fantastic, it features the best story in recent history, and we can’t forget about the fact that these aren’t voice actors that are completely overused, the only one I recognized was Sword Father as the voice of Shang Tsung from Mortal Kombat, but even then, it’s so well done, I’m definitely going to be watching the rest of the series just to see what it has in store, because so far, this is the best animated series I’ve seen this year
i was on the edge of my sit this whole time watching this, the storytelling just so captivating, this has to be the standard of how to write an actual strong female protagonist.
Yeah like a whole village in Japan will ever strip nude in front of eachother 😅. I'm amazed people are not seeing that it's full of Liberal ideas that are foreign to Japan. And she is a Mary Sue
this show did the "strong female character" perfectly I absolutly loved miss she's just oozing black Air Force energy in every fight scene she's in, like the show really made me care about miss and I can't wait to see more of her and fowler in season 2
I loved how after that, where the dumbasses asked if Mizu fought with Rogen-Ryu, they followed up with, "No, it is also trash." Good gods, do I love Mizu's snark 💖
Exactly! I've got the same feeling. I've been watching the show many times so far and I'm not going to end and every time I start watching it in English, after short time I switch to Japanese. It's much better even though the original English dubbing is also very good, yet the Japanese is brilliant @@d.dr.v42
So true, this is like a breath of fresh air in this climate of pop cultural safe bets, remakes and adaptations. Producing shows like this one is more risky, but what is art without a risks? Only repeating the same things over and over.
This is absolutely NOT original. It's a total steal from the genre that existed forever in the world of anime. Try real anime, like Blade of the Immortal or Sword of a Stranger. You'll be amazed.
The way they handled nudity and sex was actually impressive. Like, the handless guy learning about women's bodies and sex from women instead of from men was lowkey pretty wholesome to see. And they didn't even make a big deal out of it. It was just "Yup, we're naked now. " Idk, it just felt normal and natural, not something meant for the audience to get risen up about.
It also came out of the blue, and was weird and weirdly placed, and showed more than necessary, as if we were all horny folks trying not to go to prn hub today. Also a female stranger paid for his pleasure.
being handless have its own advantage i guess 🤷♂️ but when he say peaches at the time he saw our MC i burst out laughing, it caught me off guard even tho i've already had the feeling MC was a girl
I binge watched this in like 2 days please don’t cancel this show it’s soooo good. The animations, the soundtracks, just everything about it was a masterpiece!
I love how Mizu and Swordfather interact. A bit of tough love, but also helping her become strong and skilled. Because of him allowing her to stay on as an apprentice, she grows strong from hammering steel. And by allowing her to practice, she learns multiple styles and how to exploit their weaknesses, employing, in my eyes, a hybrid style. And what's more, he doesn't care about her being of mixed metal, knowing she has the chance to be better than what she thinks.
@@Endsentrois Your understanding of film production is too narrow. Neflix is a company....it doesn't influence anything related to the show, whether it's good or bad. Netflix produces shows, just like how Paramount, WB produces movies. There are tons of bad shows on Netflix because the writing and directing might be bad, same goes for the opposite.
@@darksnow1111 From what i understand Netflix act like universities or at least universities in Turkiye. What i mean is good universities alure good teachers. In Netflix case it alure woke garbage far more than good products.
@@HanSolo__ This is far from lgbtq. You have to factor in the background, it was 16xx in Japan where being a women won't get you anywhere. Your small brain should just stick with tiktok
Binged the entire season in a weekend. Incredible show and probably the best thing Netflix has done in a long while. Hope we get another season and it maintains the excellence and production values of the first.
What I love about ancient Japan and samurai movies is that they have a post apocalyptic vibe to them, the clothes, the weathering buildings, the samurai trying to stay warm. It has almost a survival vibe to it as well.
Yet ironically there's certain parts of Japan today where these buildings still stand and the weather just as cold and snowy despite probably being hardly touched by the global pseudo-apocalypse we all just lived through.
Absolute must-see series and a true gem on Netflix. Blue Eye Samurai completely surprised and overwhelmed me with its story and character depth, the previously unseen quality of animation (motion-captured with real life martial arts artists), and the artistic look which reminds me of Zelda and Studio Ghibli (Chihiro etc). The storytelling is complex and is surprising in every episode, the characters - including the foes - kept me excited and had me participate in their fate. A true masterpiece which kept me focused from episode 1 to 8, something I have not experienced in a long time, no matter how many new shows appear on Netflix every year. If Netflix does not continue this series with a season 2, I will be greatly disappointed.
Netflix and some of their teams are truly growing. Before, we were laughing at their every attemps of mock films and TV shows. But today, I can now say they are learning good ! My utmost respect to this piece of art in particular !
When was anyone laughing? Their shows have been way better than network TV the entire time. And series like Black Mirror are some of the best shows of our generation. Sure, maybe 40% of their stuff sucks, but look at regular TV, where 90% of it is terrible.
Saw the thumbnail, saw that it was over an hour long, saw that it had over millions of views, read the comments and they love it, saw the background introduction to Blue Eye Samurai : I’ve never clung unto the series to fast & intense.
19:15 Edo Japan is like from an epic fantasy book for us non-Japanese, but the fact it’s all real is just above and beyond. Makes the story even more incredible inside and out. 19:36 Love the little details of their historic lifestyle and rules here. It brings the country and its society to life. We’re so indulged in the series because we feel like we’re visiting a trip back in time by experiencing these liminal moments. 23:20 You not only learn about the characters in this show but just more on their culture. From their behavior on social hierarchy and culture.
Dude, this series is a wild ride! Unanswered questions, insane twists, and it looks freaking awesome. Mind officially blown. 🤯Who else is loving the suspense??
"you are more man than any man who has walked through my door". The fact that no one knows she's a girl until Ringo and Fowler found out is just too good to be true. Fowler "why do keeps happening", Yes she will always keep happen because Vengeance, determination and not wanting to be seen as a woman is what really makes Mizu unstoppable. When you pretend to be what you are not, you try everything possible so no one knows "your bones break like that of a woman"- statement came up twice from Fowler and someone else I can't remember when she was almost done for, but it set her ablaze. I really enjoyed this series than arcane, that I watched it whole twice a day. So happy for the renewal and salute to all those that brought us this Master piece 🙌
As a person who is of mixed race (white and black) this made me feel seen and it shows that other cultures also experience this issue. I felt seen and i appreicate the mixed individual's story being told 🧡. This show was AMAZING. Cinematic and a true artpiece. Its only been a week and im binge watching it all over again
Same, I am also mixed with white and black and I really like this movie seeing how it shows the struggles of mixed people and getting hated on by their own race sometimes.
Me three, I'm also mixed black and white! Just imagining myself walking in Mizu's shoes when dealing with such hatred just because she's mixed literally made me tear up
whoever made this needs all the awards and unlimited resources! best show i've seen in a long time. if zuko and mai had a daughter it would be this shows main character
As a martial artist of 25 years of experience I can tell some quality chorography went into these fight scenes. As is always the case with shows like these the ability of the protagonist will require you to suspend your disbelief, however the inclusion of real techniques really helps Mizu to feel like a legitimate badass.
That they actually use some motion capture for fight scenes. It makes some parts more realistic even tho overall it is fantasy fight scenes@@alpha_9997
@@albedo-sama9778 it's a typo, "the inclusion of reality" is what they meant to type. The inclusion of real fighting techniques in addition to the unrealistic ones make the combat is the show much more enjoyable.
This series was SOOO good. Not for kids, but wow what an amazing original story. Hats off to Michael Green and Amber Noizumi for amazing world building, story telling and a luscious piece of art in every frame.
@@ThatK1dKronos excuse you, you are a child. We both know you’ve probably seen and heard worse at school but still you shouldn’t watch it at such a smol tiny age
The stupid fight scenes and dialogue actually make it feel like it is for kids. What a waste, show was ok and even good at some points but the character is way too inconsistent and doesn't die or recover miraculously. Very off putting
Wow I don't think I would have watched this show without the full episode being available - it blew me away!! Such beautiful artistry/animation, well-rounded characters, unique plot.. WE NEED A SEASON 2 !
Something important I learned about cinematography and art in general is that in today's world you can find hidden gems in the most unusual places, an anime in this case... After 7 months I keep coming back to rewatch it, being still blown away by its depth and subtleties.
this hits everything for me, both as someone who loves animation and as a writer. despite its basic premise, the characters flesh it out to create a masterful narrative alongside the awe-inspiring artwork. for me, it’s perfect-down to the last detail.
Extreme quality, animation just perfect, wonderful voice acting and such a compelling story. One of the best animated series Netflix has ever launched. Looking foward to a second season!!
Didnt expect this from Netflix! Man, for the first time when it come to their original animation that Im going to be a fan. This is a highly recommended show. 🥰
Good lordie.. That fight scene with all the students against Mizu was absolutely insane. The style and the movement was so damn slick. I got Bruce Lee/Matrix vibes watching her just flow through and kick everyone's ass. So damn good. Netflix- you guys absolutely smashed it out of the park with Blue Eye Samurai. I can't wait for what's next!
the show is simply incredible and a true gem among the endless garbade Netflix is spewing out. Congrats to the team behind it and I truly hope we see this story continue.
I'm not easy to get fixated on any series...but this. First 5 minutes of 1st episode and I was in love, ready to spend the rest of my day watching. I know there will be more and I can't wait for it to come out
All the trailers and clips leading up to this first episode gave me very high expectations. My expectations weren’t met…. they were surpassed beyond my belief! This first episode is absolutely beautiful. Reading about how the idea for this show came about over the last 15 years makes it even more incredible. Anyone who hasn’t seen this needs to watch it. I can’t wait to binge the rest of the season on Netflix. This is one of those shows I would love to own a physical copy of. Netflix, please release a collectors Steelbook edition! I know many collectors and myself would gladly pay $40 for it, it’s that good.
Good luck? To me it was way too long, and they should've cut multiple stuff out. Like the Red House scene. It to me seems like Netflix is working on stretching out stories, to maintain viewership.
@@GrimReaperNegi I can see how some would feel that way. But I don’t know, I think in this case I’m happy they didn’t take the shorter length route for the pilot episode. Some stories are better when the vision of the writers is left in the longer version. Theres a fine line when a story can be ruined from cutting too much out, and same goes for or leaving too much in. For me personally, I really liked how they presented this first episode. The hour didn’t feel like an hour at all to me. But I should also state that I am a fan of a lengthy story when the writing and action keeps me invested enough to not get bored. Episode one did that for me and I am hoping for more of the same the rest of the series. Rumors of 4 seasons from the writers have surfaced. Season one will decide its fate going forward.
@@jlc2324 Well, good luck. I felt the exact opposite. Felt slow to me, not boring, (with exception to the Red House scene, I just didn't need that in my life). After an hour the only scene I remember is the Red house scene. I don't remember anything else. May also be why it is on UA-cam, to gain an audience.
Really enjoyed the sword maker and how he would listen to the frequency the sword made when struck to judge its quality of craftmanship, or when locating the raw materials to make the sword. A man with a passion for perfection in his craft. A good role model, even being an animated character for anyone seeking to achieve more than mere mediocrity in their life and trade.
You can tell she really hated him. If she was merciful she would have killed him. But cutting off a samurai’s top knot is the worst possible thing you can do to a proud samurai
@@MacabreAfterparty treacherousjslither6920 is right. In that time period, to a Samurai, honor is something they treasured the most, more than their own lives. That's how "seppuku" became a thing.
BRAVO Netflix! You created a fantastic series that manages to hit on topics of injustice, racism, sexism, and more while avoiding lecturing, pandering, or tearing down one group or demographic. While delivering an awesome, well-told, emotionally resonant story with real social value, imagery and amazing storytelling. F#@$ing Bravo! Keep this up!!! Seriously impressed.
This show was an absolute masterpiece! I've lived in Japan for 10 years now, and recommended this show to multiple Japanese friends who all loved it! If you choose to watch this in Japanese, the voice acting nothing short of excellent. Straight out of the top drawer. I hope Netflix is paying attention to its audience and the review scores it's been receiving because we 100% need a season 2.
@@southchum101 Do they? Based on what evidence? My wife is Japanese, my friends are mostly Japanese, and I have Japanese coworkers, all that have watch Blue Eye Samurai said they enjoyed it, so we will beg to differ on that one friend.
@@southchum101 bro, its a girl that had to pretend to be a boy to plot her revenge while surviving in old japan, is nothing woke. even in late 80's there was a anime of the D’Artagnan and 3 musketeers (Anime Sanjushi) where Aramis was a woman, pretending be a man so she learn to fight and do her revenge.
I've binged this show twice already and got my whole family to watch, and we all love it! I really hope everyone starts talking about it more, because we all really need to see the second season! Hopefully more!
bro really? don't you feel wierd by watching adult content (as it has some adult scenes), with your parents or even recommending them this .... I guess too much westernized, which country though? , no offence
the direction is honestly awesome! the scene where mizu enters the restaurant, the scene where she moves the table interrupting the fight with ringo, the scene where she sees akemi!! all are too too good! in the over all show as well, i loved the scenes where she goes to complete mission for madame and also when she fights the claw army! i mean im very much impressed with the way the story unfolds and tells us. its very creative and beautiful. the animators really did a very good job in showing emotions of the characters as well! I JUST LOVE LOVE LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEE IT!!!!
I just watched the entire season in one sitting. If Netflix doesn't greenlight this for at least another two, then we'll know they've got nothing but idiots in their executive suite. I'll be watching this again while I wait for the next season for sure. What an unbelievable piece of art this show is. Truly remarkable.
Something about Mizu sets her apart from many of the "strong female characters" you see in popular media these days, who are written to be all-powerful, beautiful, and with perfectly heroic personalities. She doesn't have special powers - her skill as a swordswoman comes from pure grit and effort. She isn't beautiful, but she has a cool androgynous look that makes her unconventionally attractive. She has obvious character flaws, as she lacks empathy and appears mildly sociopathic. She has a good mix of positive and negative traits. She's interesting. And she's extraordinary, but still believable and relatable.
@@Peasham Blue Eye Samurai IS woke...in a digestible way. The problem with a lot of woke media is that it's so drunk on ideology that it comes off as ridiculous to general audiences. BES is centred around woke/id pol themes (such as feminism, classism, and racial identity) *and* is sober and reasonable in its exploration of these themes. It is digestible to viewers of any political persuasion, barring extremes. This is woke media done right, IMO
OMG what in the world is this?! A freaking masterpiece. The artwork, the sequence, the story, the Protagonist, everything about this keeps me wanting more.
Talking about the women's chests😂? I don't understand it was basically it started off him as a young boy and then all of a sudden he's a girl?? What happened???$
@alexanderapollo2177 Mizu is a woman but has to disguise herself as a boy to protect herself in going about her mission. I was a little confused at first
@@alexanderapollo2177 nothing. she was a she since the start. look at the clothes when she was a bullied kid. different and differently worn than the guys right? also the voice and the scrawniness gave it away.
Love the ways this show makes it believable that Mizu is the greatest warrior on earth, and not a plot armoured mary sue. How can she counter every school? All their students came to swordfather. She absorbed their training from childhood. Why does she have the best sword? It's made from a heckin' comet, and she learned to forge from the best swordmaster alive. And she's not invincible! She loses fights. She hurts. She spent a whole episode recovering from wounds. Wonderful character
This show is ABSOLUTELY INSANE! The artstyle, the backgrounds, the music, the character design choices, the overall vibe, and, most importantly, the wonderful and creative fights animation and showcasing - every little detail is beyond breathtaking!!! We need to talk more about this show
It was the BEST SHOW I HAVE EVER WATCHED! It was a masterpiece. I haven't seen a good animated show in a long time. It left me speachless. The way it was animated, the colors, the backround, the design of characters! 10/10 I NEED 2ND SEASON!
That's how confident Netflix is with this show: gives you a full episode in YT because they're sure you'd want more.
that's actually an strategy commonly used when the opposite is true
And they were Right!
Same approached used for drugs...
@@hugomugomu but this is actually DANG GOOOOOOD
They were right
I probably wouldn’t have clicked this on Netflix, but since it’s free on UA-cam, it feels like I’m getting a deal on a freebie and so I gotta watch it. That’s how they get ya.
Netflix, please keep producing these kinds of shows. Storytelling, amazing. Mystical spiritualism, A+. Sword fighting, brutal. Strong characters, heck yeah. Well done.
この映画は日本人からしたらクソみたいな映画です。顔が中国人、持っている物が中国の物、刀を振り回しているのは香港の文化。アメリカ人は日本の事を分かっているのですか？侮辱しています。😢アメリカはすべて中国人に見えるのですか？
It is one of the better shows I've seen on Netflix in a long time. Not I just have to wait for them to cancel it.
Netflix didn't produce it. Blue Spirit did.
Main character should be a man
@@tenaciousomarlol. cry about it
This is the best thing Netflix has done in a long time. Finished the whole show so quickly. Need a season 2!
Arcane isn't THAT long ago though.
@FckPooTN although it’s early, blue eye samurai has a higher rating than arcane
@@jxmalyeah, it's very early to tell. But back when Arcane just came out, it had an even higher rating.
Yep. Arcane started on 9,4 if i remember right.
This is better than Arcane to me but in terms of preference in genre. Quality wise I'd say neck and neck not too far off the mark
Yes Mizu's storyline is amazing but can we talk about Taigen-Akemi storyline? At the first episode all Akemi wanted was to be happy with the man she loves while Taigen wanted honor and something great for himself. But at the end of the show, after all their struggles and all that they have been through, Taigen only wanted to spend the time with Akemi in peace while Akemi wanted to be something bigger than herself. The way their ambition reversed is just so......poetic.
Oh.. spoilers
Can we talk about how amazing ringo is?
First Arcane and now Blue Eyed Samurai... Whenever I lose my will to live, I remind myself that I am privileged enough to experience good art in this era of the world I was born in.
Another french-american coop (now also with a chinese director).
Don’t forget spiderverse
Seems like every year netflix drops 10/10 show
2021:arcane
2022: cyberpunk:edgerunners
2023:blue eye samurai
@@jacksonvm740It's not that good. It looks pretty, but doesn't have enough original substance.
Same, let’s live
just binged this in 2 days, really really amazing show. please dont cancel it. the writing, the characters, the animation, the old japan, just amazing all of it
この映画は日本人からしたらクソみたいな映画です。顔が中国人、持っている物が中国の物、刀を振り回しているのは香港の文化。アメリカ人は日本の事を分かっているのですか？侮辱しています。😢アメリカはすべて中国人に見えるのですか？
Netflix doesn't know value of their own products. Why the hell is there so little marketing over it? Why would they drop an entire episode as if they are sure it's gonna flop? Media is run by morons nowadays, truly. We can only pray they'll make the right decision.
Netflix please cancel this shi asap mafaka
@Luna-cz7so pls shut up.
ofc in that old japan , where they life by the sword, they will call demons the people that bring fire gun.
am white and didnt feel anti white, you just dumb.
@Luna-cz7so its not politics but just history...during that time period foreigners were banned from entering japan and not even part of the class system, if they treated foreigners well in the show it'd just be unrealistic and the main character wouldnt have a motive for revenge n no emotional backstory
Binged this in a day. Absolute masterpiece. The animation, story, original sound track, pacing, felt so poetic and beautiful. Doesn’t get much better than this honestly. Hoping there’s a season 2!
Metallica song during the crazy horror battle scene ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
Me too
thats episode 1 , theres 7 more episodes
Perfectly descrbied
Never, "a dark uncle".
The wearing weights to increase speed never gets old in anime (goku, rock lee) especially once they take them off to show off how fast they are
yusukes spirit cuffs
These training weights are multi-purpose, though, which adds a whole other layer to how terrifying Mizu is.
If you cannot beat your opponent with them, you cannot beat them without it is basically the lesson. You must be absolutely sure you can win, not depend on luck or an ace in the whole, you must be able to beat them so effortlessly that you will make it look easy even with a handicap, that is true mastery.
absolutely
Just finished the entire series. This show is a work of art!
Just finished the 1st episode and to quote Joe Rogan: "This is legit." Wow, just wow. I had mixed feelings after seeing the trailer but I was blown away by the first episode!
For real, I'm legit waiting on season 2
And I thought animation was dead. This show was a breath of fresh air.
AMAZING!!!
Wasn’t it so phenomenal? Seeing all of that an animation was mind blowing at times… Also, the emotional elements really hit you throughout. Who’s your favorite character outside of Mizu?
I really really hope this show gets green lit for a season 2, its absolutely phenomenal, I’ve never binged a show so quickly
Already did!
Netflix cancels this, I'm cancelling my Netflix.
Netflix PLEASE give TRESE a season 2 🤍
@@CognizantCheddar
Funny you say this, I was considering cancelling Netflix and then this appeared. I was baffled on what to do, lol. So I'm with you on this one.
I want this to work, even if old school Japan ideology is stupid
The scene where Taigen and Mizu are predicting each others moves and shifting to adjust to them is just crazy awesome.
It's a wonderful portrayal of how that kind of thing works between experienced fighters.
This is gonna sound cringe, but I sort’ve got Katana Zero vibes from that bit. Which is good.
it reminds of Sherlock Holmes vs Moriarty where they both play out the final fight in their own heads
this was done first in the movie Hero and in more detail. I think this was paying homage to Hero.
Obi-Wan vs. Maul type shit
@@garrettsattem4799 "Yes, that should work."
This is probably the best series I've watched in my life. Thank you very much to Netflix and the authors of the series for this work of art. I can't wait for the second season
What a masterpiece, i am speechless! Didn't think netflix had it in them to produce a show of this quality. Just 10/10
この映画は日本人からしたらクソみたいな映画です。顔が中国人、持っている物が中国の物、刀を振り回しているのは香港の文化。アメリカ人は日本の事を分かっているのですか？侮辱しています。😢アメリカはすべて中国人に見えるのですか？
They didn't make it, it was made by another group who made 2 Other Anime Shows. Look it up
@@NiceDiggzYeah i know but they payed for it! Majority of the shows on Netflix are trash thats why i pointed out that this is a rare gem
@@NiceDiggz Netflix haters, you're sooo boring. you hate netflix and still, you're here taking shit about it.
Oh its O Ren. My bad i do care about this
When Mizu taps the her sword on the ground and makes it clang, it still sends shivers down my spine.
Is this based on the real events or this is a work of fiction bro????
@@Sanatan_520 Historical Fiction. TVtropes has a page on BES. The artistic license is made a note of. Westerners in Japan at the time, firearms, and the Shogunate dynasty are all made note of. Safe to say this might be an alternate timeline to our reality.
@@Sanatan_520I think it's historical fiction
@@Sanatan_520 it's historical fiction based in the edo period in japan
A sword forged out of literal alien metal.
The way Ringo just says "Peaches" is so cute, protect this wholesome man at all costs
Mizu is woman, this show is feminist
>Is a bulky guy
>lacks hands
>looked down upon by most if not all
>proceeds to act wholesome and upbeat, and eventually earns respect
@@C-Farsene_5 >probably the best character
@@stars_enthusiastno peaches is best character.
He is adorable
I binge-watched the entire season and it's a masterpiece of action, drama, romance, acting, soundtrack, animation and several well balanced comic moments.
"I have no interest in being happy… only satisfied."
Now that's fcking gold…… an absolutely amazing series.
17:44 Is still probably one of my favorite character interactions in the series, if not a lot of media. I love how he almost plays a game with her, almost joking like he knew she had been there the whole night and wanted to give her a chance.
You must have to watch very poor shit in your life.
her? isnt it a guy?
Mizu is a girl@@waniyuh
nvm i just finished the ep and i found out she was a girl lol
@@waniyuhbut okoo
This is the perfect blend between 2d and 3d. Absolutely love the art style
At
East you recognize it’s 3D
as someone who HATES 3D animation this show blew me away, by far my favorite series of 2023
This and arcane
Yeah this is the second show I’m seeing pull this off well after arcane
Miles
I am a pure Japanese who was born and raised in Japan. I was impressed by the use of old Japanese nursery songs!! awesome Netflix.
How interesting! Could you tell me the name of the nursery songs? It would be fun to hear traditional versions of them
they must used native musician i guess
赤トンボかな？明治の西洋音楽を勉強した作曲家ね。
@@takeocello多分瀧廉太郎作曲の雪も入ってますね。いずれにせよ西洋の影響は受けているでしょうが。
時代設定がメチャクチャじゃないですか？
「夕焼小焼」の曲って大正11年(1922)みたいだし、私には違和感しか無いなぁ
少なくとも日本人が見る時代劇？には合わないと思う
アニメの雰囲気はもろ中国？？ 基本的に日本人は対象外で、西洋人が作った侍アニメならありなのかもですが
I have never connected with a piece of media more in my life. As someone who is a White/Japanese mix, I felt so seen through the entire show. Every one of Mizu's struggles is one that I can understand. I have blue eyes, and have very Japanese features. It is easy to see that I am mixed. I have never been enough for my family. My white family finds me too 'oriental' and my Japanese family finds me too whitewashed. My father was always called a White devil by my mother's side. And I am in the middle of a legal battle with my father for all that he has done. It has taken all I have not to want the revenge that Mizu seeks. Her happiness being destroyed by that thirst for revenge makes me understand what could have happened if I took that path. This show means the world to me. Thank you for Blue Spirit for making such a piece of art that speaks so much to my soul. Thank you Michael Green and Amber Noizumi for making me feel seen.
if u r a lady, your onlyfences or cornhub would be a blast, rare features lol
Im happy u can feel represented! Your features are unique, beautiful. Not a burden. Remember that
moral of the story = dont race mix
You must look etheral with those eyes 😍
@@misslillis more like a half breed
I am absolutely blown away by the animation, fight choreography, and script of Blue Eye Samurai! The visuals are stunning, and the attention to detail is incredible. The fight scenes are intense and expertly executed. The story is gripping, and I found myself completely captivated from the first episode. This show is a true gem, and Netflix has really outdone themselves with this unique and compelling series. Can't wait to watch more! 🙌💯
ROTFL. The animation is terrible. It looks like something from a 1990s video game, and half the characters look like cut-outs. It's truly amateurish. Pretty art style, but that can't cover how awful the rest of it is.
Makes wish I had a subscription. 😅
Right lmao
Original cartoon blame of flame see the blue eyes.
I like old style animation!
A True Masterpiece! I haven’t watched anything this deep for a decade. As a mixed heritage woman, I feel every single drop of this battle of identity, sexism, discrimination, bullying, betrayal, and the fight. A huge THANK YOU to the team behind Blue Eye Samurai! I watched 3 times on Netflix and want to buy a DVD.
この映画は日本人からしたらクソみたいな映画です。顔が中国人、持っている物が中国の物、刀を振り回しているのは香港の文化。アメリカ人は日本の事を分かっているのですか？侮辱しています。😢アメリカはすべて中国人に見えるのですか？顔の部分も偏見の顔があります。まだ差別しているのですか？中国人は侮辱していいですが、日本人は他の国と一緒にしないで。
@@むかちゃん-y1n “you can insult the Chinese” yeah that’s not racist at all
42:24-42:28 the moment I fell in love with this series. A simple gesture that speaks volumes to how much of a badass Mizu is, in my opinion. So happy this is getting a second season, this was the greatest binge I’ve had in a long while.
23:17 This may sound strange, but i found it touching how kind the brothel girls were with Ringo. Like, they obviously saw his disability and could tell he was a little on the slow, naive side, but rather than mock him for his disability or make him feel bad for being inexperienced, they go out of their way to be considerate and slowly guide him through the process. Sure, it can be argued that they were extra nice because the Samurai woman paid them handsomely in advance, but I like to think they would’ve been gentle with him regardless
It didn’t hit me at first, but how right you are. I loved the way he said, “peaches!”
I watched an interview video with prostitutes they actually prefer naïve customers like that because they are easier to please and not as rough.
peaches
@@bluegiant13 not like he can choke them or anything like that
Slow? He only seems slow, but he is way brighter than that. It is actually very well shown. Only that his looks, as well as his way of behavior may tip people off and lead the to think this way.
I'm actually proud of netflix for this one fr. Shows like Blue Eyed Samurai, Arcane and Castlevania need to keep coming!
Arcane will get a new season next year in November
@@karolinakuc4783 About damn time. I though it was coming out this year. Then again, good art can't be rushed.
This was so dumb I quit it after five minutes. Westerners' bar is so low.
@@theathlete771 I wonder why the West is getting so many immigrants from the rest of the world then? The West is better and you know it, California rules the world.
@@theathlete771 yikes, i think your attention spans rotted out dude, how can you NOT sit still for 5 minutes?
The amount of balls that the team at Netflix has to put this episode out on UA-cam completely free of charge is ridiculous, this is quite possibly one of, if not the best piece of content that’s based on 1600’s Japan that I’ve ever seen,
the Animation is absolutely fantastic, it features the best story in recent history, and we can’t forget about the fact that these aren’t voice actors that are completely overused, the only one I recognized was Sword Father as the voice of Shang Tsung from Mortal Kombat, but even then, it’s so well done, I’m definitely going to be watching the rest of the series just to see what it has in store, because so far, this is the best animated series I’ve seen this year
Estrategia comercial. Sacrificas un producto para vender más en el futuro
@@josequicho2617 Eso tiene sentido, pero aun así es interesante.
Seki is George Takei! What a treat!
I recognized George Takei immediately haha
blah blah blah shutup, show got canceld because its woke dribble
i was on the edge of my sit this whole time watching this, the storytelling just so captivating, this has to be the standard of how to write an actual strong female protagonist.
I don't think I've ever wanted a show to get greenlit for a season 2 so bad before. and absolute masterpiece
Everything about this animation is perfectly gorgeous from characters, storyline, and fight scenes. WE all need and want a second season PLEASE!!!
im hoping it has an actual ending in season 1
This is an amazing show. It shows the harsh realities of Japan at the time, Mizu's struggle along with an excellent cast of characters.
Yeah like a whole village in Japan will ever strip nude in front of eachother 😅. I'm amazed people are not seeing that it's full of Liberal ideas that are foreign to Japan. And she is a Mary Sue
全て中国人の顔に見えます。持っている物も中国のもの…
this show did the "strong female character" perfectly I absolutly loved miss she's just oozing black Air Force energy in every fight scene she's in, like the show really made me care about miss and I can't wait to see more of her and fowler in season 2
The glaze is insane 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾😭
42:33 "the problem with shindo-ryu is that... it's trash"
That line kicks asses
I loved how after that, where the dumbasses asked if Mizu fought with Rogen-Ryu, they followed up with, "No, it is also trash." Good gods, do I love Mizu's snark 💖
It is even better in japanese
Exactly! I've got the same feeling. I've been watching the show many times so far and I'm not going to end and every time I start watching it in English, after short time I switch to Japanese. It's much better even though the original English dubbing is also very good, yet the Japanese is brilliant @@d.dr.v42
January_Sileand is followed with the even better "should've I been counting"?
@@d.dr.v42 if only Japanese was offered as a language option here.
I love that this is original, its not a reboot/adaptatio/sequel etc to some pre existing source material!!
So true, this is like a breath of fresh air in this climate of pop cultural safe bets, remakes and adaptations. Producing shows like this one is more risky, but what is art without a risks? Only repeating the same things over and over.
This is absolutely NOT original. It's a total steal from the genre that existed forever in the world of anime. Try real anime, like Blade of the Immortal or Sword of a Stranger. You'll be amazed.
@tatianaabramovskaya8765 who cares? Avatar the last Airbender isn't original either, but that managed to be good
Bro has never heard of genres before lol@@tatianaabramovskaya8765
The way they handled nudity and sex was actually impressive. Like, the handless guy learning about women's bodies and sex from women instead of from men was lowkey pretty wholesome to see. And they didn't even make a big deal out of it. It was just "Yup, we're naked now. "
Idk, it just felt normal and natural, not something meant for the audience to get risen up about.
"Peaches."
It also came out of the blue, and was weird and weirdly placed, and showed more than necessary, as if we were all horny folks trying not to go to prn hub today. Also a female stranger paid for his pleasure.
Plus in Japan sexuality is dealt with differently too, while at the same time in europe it was among the worst sins due to religious matters.
being handless have its own advantage i guess 🤷♂️
but when he say peaches at the time he saw our MC i burst out laughing,
it caught me off guard even tho i've already had the feeling MC was a girl
Is that why they went two on one and she made him spank her butt, its more like the animation style and comedic music for that character
Just finished the entire series. 10/10
This turned out to be one of my favorite shows ever. It's damn near close to perfect.
safe to assume you must not have seen a lot of shows then...
@@kirikeilike? Suggest some 😊😅
But,them nudes scene catch you off-guard...😂😂😂 though.
@@prakhart92 Arcane
@@reddragon2943arc❤ane is on another level
ONE OF THE BEST ANIMATED SERIES TO COME OUT OF NETFLIX. a true work of art. netflix, PLEASE renew it!
Arcane has left the chat...
They have to get a million views and be in the top 10 for a month to get renewed
Wow, that's so stupid.
Other metrics should be used. After The OA though I know they don't know what they're doing.
Arcane is still #1 for sure
hyperbole much?
I binge watched this in like 2 days please don’t cancel this show it’s soooo good. The animations, the soundtracks, just everything about it was a masterpiece!
it’s been renewed
It's been renewed which is great but if they did cancel it I would've gone feral
Same, watched for late at night well into late morning.
Yeah dork it been renewed
This is one of the best series I've seen in a while... I just want it never to stop!
I love how Mizu and Swordfather interact. A bit of tough love, but also helping her become strong and skilled. Because of him allowing her to stay on as an apprentice, she grows strong from hammering steel. And by allowing her to practice, she learns multiple styles and how to exploit their weaknesses, employing, in my eyes, a hybrid style. And what's more, he doesn't care about her being of mixed metal, knowing she has the chance to be better than what she thinks.
Her fighting style is like her. Mixed and therefore strong
Tough love is great. Helps to strengthen.
Truee i was shocked that I thought she's a boy but I only found out at the end when she was taking a bath😭
@@trixie2077 Peaches.
Say what you want about NETFLIX and their content... when they release a banger, it's an ABSOLUTE MASTERPIECE.
@@Endsentrois Your understanding of film production is too narrow. Neflix is a company....it doesn't influence anything related to the show, whether it's good or bad. Netflix produces shows, just like how Paramount, WB produces movies. There are tons of bad shows on Netflix because the writing and directing might be bad, same goes for the opposite.
@@darksnow1111 From what i understand Netflix act like universities or at least universities in Turkiye. What i mean is good universities alure good teachers. In Netflix case it alure woke garbage far more than good products.
😊watch one free episode and call it a masterpiece 😂😂😂😂
It's cliche. A poor multiculti show up. It's for a wide audience. How did I know he was she. You can't watch a regular show these days.
@@HanSolo__ This is far from lgbtq. You have to factor in the background, it was 16xx in Japan where being a women won't get you anywhere. Your small brain should just stick with tiktok
Binged the entire season in a weekend. Incredible show and probably the best thing Netflix has done in a long while. Hope we get another season and it maintains the excellence and production values of the first.
How many episode are they?
@@potatoisme6953 8 if I remember correctly.
@@potatoisme6953there’s 8
Best fight staging and music combination I've seen in the last 20 years.
What I love about ancient Japan and samurai movies is that they have a post apocalyptic vibe to them, the clothes, the weathering buildings, the samurai trying to stay warm. It has almost a survival vibe to it as well.
but don't you see; that is just the primal condition. it is timeless
Yet ironically there's certain parts of Japan today where these buildings still stand and the weather just as cold and snowy despite probably being hardly touched by the global pseudo-apocalypse we all just lived through.
Ancient lol
It's definitely not ancient Japan. It's at least 16 or 17 century.
ok but lets not forget u did 20 years in the can (not a fcking peep)
Absolute must-see series and a true gem on Netflix. Blue Eye Samurai completely surprised and overwhelmed me with its story and character depth, the previously unseen quality of animation (motion-captured with real life martial arts artists), and the artistic look which reminds me of Zelda and Studio Ghibli (Chihiro etc). The storytelling is complex and is surprising in every episode, the characters - including the foes - kept me excited and had me participate in their fate. A true masterpiece which kept me focused from episode 1 to 8, something I have not experienced in a long time, no matter how many new shows appear on Netflix every year.
If Netflix does not continue this series with a season 2, I will be greatly disappointed.
この映画は日本人からしたらクソみたいな映画です。顔が中国人、持っている物が中国の物、刀を振り回しているのは香港の文化。アメリカ人は日本の事を分かっているのですか？侮辱しています。😢アメリカはすべて中国人に見えるのですか？
Netflix and some of their teams are truly growing. Before, we were laughing at their every attemps of mock films and TV shows. But today, I can now say they are learning good ! My utmost respect to this piece of art in particular !
When was anyone laughing? Their shows have been way better than network TV the entire time. And series like Black Mirror are some of the best shows of our generation. Sure, maybe 40% of their stuff sucks, but look at regular TV, where 90% of it is terrible.
They’ve also always been forward-thinking about foreign series and films too. Which is huge, for a lot of people.
I think so too. Quality over quantity. It just took them a while to figure it out.
@@sub-jec-tiv Netflix has been around much longer than Black Mirror. In their infancy, their offerings did truly suck.
@@friedenstone9779 true
November 2024 and still thinking about this show. What a masterpiece.
Saw the thumbnail, saw that it was over an hour long, saw that it had over millions of views, read the comments and they love it, saw the background introduction to Blue Eye Samurai : I’ve never clung unto the series to fast & intense.
19:15 Edo Japan is like from an epic fantasy book for us non-Japanese, but the fact it’s all real is just above and beyond. Makes the story even more incredible inside and out.
19:36 Love the little details of their historic lifestyle and rules here. It brings the country and its society to life. We’re so indulged in the series because we feel like we’re visiting a trip back in time by experiencing these liminal moments.
23:20 You not only learn about the characters in this show but just more on their culture. From their behavior on social hierarchy and culture.
Correction: that's Kyoto
@@trmrmz6817 Kyoto in “Edo Japan”
Dude, this series is a wild ride! Unanswered questions, insane twists, and it looks freaking awesome. Mind officially blown. 🤯Who else is loving the suspense??
"you are more man than any man who has walked through my door". The fact that no one knows she's a girl until Ringo and Fowler found out is just too good to be true. Fowler "why do keeps happening", Yes she will always keep happen because Vengeance, determination and not wanting to be seen as a woman is what really makes Mizu unstoppable. When you pretend to be what you are not, you try everything possible so no one knows "your bones break like that of a woman"- statement came up twice from Fowler and someone else I can't remember when she was almost done for, but it set her ablaze. I really enjoyed this series than arcane, that I watched it whole twice a day. So happy for the renewal and salute to all those that brought us this Master piece 🙌
He also knew 4 teeth
Between Arcane, Cyberpunk Edgerunner, Pluto and this one, I have to admit that Netflix produces some of the best animation.
Can’t forget Castlevania
@@FriskyDingo36 And Devilman Crybaby!
@@FriskyDingo36still one of my favorite shows. Man I forgot about this. I gotta rewatch
And "Love Death + Robots"
@@j1598-h5q I never watched the original, but loved the remake! The soundtrack alone is worth the watch, I still listen to it regularly lol
As a person who is of mixed race (white and black) this made me feel seen and it shows that other cultures also experience this issue. I felt seen and i appreicate the mixed individual's story being told 🧡. This show was AMAZING. Cinematic and a true artpiece. Its only been a week and im binge watching it all over again
Same, I am also mixed with white and black and I really like this movie seeing how it shows the struggles of mixed people and getting hated on by their own race sometimes.
Me three, I'm also mixed black and white! Just imagining myself walking in Mizu's shoes when dealing with such hatred just because she's mixed literally made me tear up
whoever made this needs all the awards and unlimited resources! best show i've seen in a long time. if zuko and mai had a daughter it would be this shows main character
OMG YESSSSS
OMG you're so right!!!
zuko and mai did have a daughter though
“No…it is also trash.”
I adore her with every fiber of my being.
As a martial artist of 25 years of experience I can tell some quality chorography went into these fight scenes. As is always the case with shows like these the ability of the protagonist will require you to suspend your disbelief, however the inclusion of real techniques really helps Mizu to feel like a legitimate badass.
What? The inclusion of what?
That they actually use some motion capture for fight scenes. It makes some parts more realistic even tho overall it is fantasy fight scenes@@alpha_9997
“The inclusion of really” what does that even mean?
@@albedo-sama9778 it's a typo, "the inclusion of reality" is what they meant to type. The inclusion of real fighting techniques in addition to the unrealistic ones make the combat is the show much more enjoyable.
@@merchxnt-_-5950 ohhhh ty for letting me know
Might be one of the best animated series I've seen in a long time. Brilliant from start to finish.🎉
Second to arcane but yes.
@@konaqua122
Honestly, they're on the same tier.
This is certainly better than what's happening with the MCU
God I hope Arcane season two comes out soon.
@BloodInTheStrawberries this looks no where as good as arcane bruh
I just binged the whole series, this is the best series I've seen in a long long time. I cannot wait for season 2!
@violette010 Honestly, they're all so well written I can't pick. I even like Fowler.
I am wondering if there any romance between the two lead or only action adventure one? I didn't start it yet
Today was my first time having any knowledge of this show. This one episode got me hooked!!!! I definitely got to watch the entire season
Update , I just binge watch the full season. I'm Hooked!!!! A complete fan! I was caught up in the story like I was in ancient Japan
This series was SOOO good. Not for kids, but wow what an amazing original story. Hats off to Michael Green and Amber Noizumi for amazing world building, story telling and a luscious piece of art in every frame.
I'm 12 ;-;
Edit: I finished it this shit is fire 🔥🔥
@@ThatK1dKronos excuse you, you are a child. We both know you’ve probably seen and heard worse at school but still you shouldn’t watch it at such a smol tiny age
@@Mentallyunstableflop ik 😭
@@Mentallyunstableflopim 12 too and i can confirm this shit is fireeeeee
The stupid fight scenes and dialogue actually make it feel like it is for kids. What a waste, show was ok and even good at some points but the character is way too inconsistent and doesn't die or recover miraculously. Very off putting
I binged the whole season in 1 day. I NEED MORE! Incredible series
Wow I don't think I would have watched this show without the full episode being available - it blew me away!! Such beautiful artistry/animation, well-rounded characters, unique plot.. WE NEED A SEASON 2 !
Same. I feel like the trailers didn’t do it justice. Once I watched the first episode here I immediately got a Netflix subscription.
Something important I learned about cinematography and art in general is that in today's world you can find hidden gems in the most unusual places, an anime in this case... After 7 months I keep coming back to rewatch it, being still blown away by its depth and subtleties.
this hits everything for me, both as someone who loves animation and as a writer. despite its basic premise, the characters flesh it out to create a masterful narrative alongside the awe-inspiring artwork. for me, it’s perfect-down to the last detail.
This isnt very significant, but i like how you used - and - properly 🙏🙏
Extreme quality, animation just perfect, wonderful voice acting and such a compelling story. One of the best animated series Netflix has ever launched. Looking foward to a second season!!
Didnt expect this from Netflix! Man, for the first time when it come to their original animation that Im going to be a fan. This is a highly recommended show. 🥰
Arcane?
it wasnt their original animation
@@sash1ell
@@sash1ell that's still riot games I think
@@sash1ell netflix didn’t produce it, the have exclusive distribution rights
Netflix still happened to finance it as well though.
This is one of the best anime I’ve seen in many years.
One of the most compelling, artistic, beautifully crafted stories I've ever had the pleasure of viewing. I absolutely cannot wait until season 2!
3D done right, the art direction's just insane :O
Environements are simply outstanding and the characters/animations feel perfectly integrated in it.
Right up there with altered carbon the animated one😊
Go watch real anime...BAKA
@@lalrinnghetakhawlhring1796 I watch anime, and 3D in them is usually sh*t to be honest~
@@lalrinnghetakhawlhring1796baka? Thats so kawaii desu of you
@@lalrinnghetakhawlhring1796 you do realize that "anime" stands for "animated" right? or are you that dense? you sound so fuckin stupid
I think I have found my favorite show of all time, the art, the technique, just everything about this is so perfect.
Good lordie.. That fight scene with all the students against Mizu was absolutely insane. The style and the movement was so damn slick. I got Bruce Lee/Matrix vibes watching her just flow through and kick everyone's ass. So damn good.
Netflix- you guys absolutely smashed it out of the park with Blue Eye Samurai. I can't wait for what's next!
One of the best animations on Netflix ever. Y'all should see the rest of the season
this is gayaf just listening to the tumbler voice actor gives me cringe
I am watching season 1 again.
the show is simply incredible and a true gem among the endless garbade Netflix is spewing out. Congrats to the team behind it and I truly hope we see this story continue.
I'm not easy to get fixated on any series...but this. First 5 minutes of 1st episode and I was in love, ready to spend the rest of my day watching. I know there will be more and I can't wait for it to come out
All the trailers and clips leading up to this first episode gave me very high expectations. My expectations weren’t met…. they were surpassed beyond my belief! This first episode is absolutely beautiful. Reading about how the idea for this show came about over the last 15 years makes it even more incredible. Anyone who hasn’t seen this needs to watch it. I can’t wait to binge the rest of the season on Netflix. This is one of those shows I would love to own a physical copy of. Netflix, please release a collectors Steelbook edition! I know many collectors and myself would gladly pay $40 for it, it’s that good.
Good luck? To me it was way too long, and they should've cut multiple stuff out. Like the Red House scene. It to me seems like Netflix is working on stretching out stories, to maintain viewership.
Thanks for this great review. I'll definitely watch this.👍👍👍
@@GrimReaperNegi I can see how some would feel that way. But I don’t know, I think in this case I’m happy they didn’t take the shorter length route for the pilot episode. Some stories are better when the vision of the writers is left in the longer version. Theres a fine line when a story can be ruined from cutting too much out, and same goes for or leaving too much in. For me personally, I really liked how they presented this first episode. The hour didn’t feel like an hour at all to me. But I should also state that I am a fan of a lengthy story when the writing and action keeps me invested enough to not get bored. Episode one did that for me and I am hoping for more of the same the rest of the series. Rumors of 4 seasons from the writers have surfaced. Season one will decide its fate going forward.
@@jlc2324 Well, good luck. I felt the exact opposite. Felt slow to me, not boring, (with exception to the Red House scene, I just didn't need that in my life). After an hour the only scene I remember is the Red house scene. I don't remember anything else. May also be why it is on UA-cam, to gain an audience.
@@GrimReaperNegi Fair point. We all have different tastes in entertainment. I respect your take on it.
Really enjoyed the sword maker and how he would listen to the frequency the sword made when struck to judge its quality of craftmanship, or when locating the raw materials to make the sword. A man with a passion for perfection in his craft. A good role model, even being an animated character for anyone seeking to achieve more than mere mediocrity in their life and trade.
words cant describe the JOY i feel whenever mizu's on screen i LOVE this show so much
Best show of the year 100%
You can tell she really hated him. If she was merciful she would have killed him. But cutting off a samurai’s top knot is the worst possible thing you can do to a proud samurai
I'd rather be alive and just grow my hair back than be dead. I lost the fight either way so what does it really matter?
@@treacherousjslither6920 its a cultural thing. You can grow your hair back but not your honor
@@treacherousjslither6920In that culture? In that time period? Yeah no.
@@MacabreAfterparty what? lol It was a matter of honor. He accepted disrespect and dishonor before death and that is not the way of a Samurai
@@MacabreAfterparty treacherousjslither6920 is right. In that time period, to a Samurai, honor is something they treasured the most, more than their own lives. That's how "seppuku" became a thing.
Story aside, the subtle details in the animation, the characters, and the environment are incredible. They really took time with this show.
BRAVO Netflix! You created a fantastic series that manages to hit on topics of injustice, racism, sexism, and more while avoiding lecturing, pandering, or tearing down one group or demographic. While delivering an awesome, well-told, emotionally resonant story with real social value, imagery and amazing storytelling. F#@$ing Bravo!
Keep this up!!! Seriously impressed.
They did that though
@@sarov7658 they did, you're just really dumb
@@sarov7658Well Japan looked down upon mixed race anyone, lmao. You wanted them to lie?
It not that deep bro
The writing is nothing short of phenomenal.
What a show.
This show was an absolute masterpiece! I've lived in Japan for 10 years now, and recommended this show to multiple Japanese friends who all loved it! If you choose to watch this in Japanese, the voice acting nothing short of excellent. Straight out of the top drawer. I hope Netflix is paying attention to its audience and the review scores it's been receiving because we 100% need a season 2.
It’s better in Japanese it seems as if they’re really the characters vs when you hear dubbed they’re playing the character.
Japanese people hate the protagonist, he’s designed as transgender samurai.
@@southchum101 Do they? Based on what evidence? My wife is Japanese, my friends are mostly Japanese, and I have Japanese coworkers, all that have watch Blue Eye Samurai said they enjoyed it, so we will beg to differ on that one friend.
@@southchum101 bro, its a girl that had to pretend to be a boy to plot her revenge while surviving in old japan, is nothing woke.
even in late 80's there was a anime of the D’Artagnan and 3 musketeers (Anime Sanjushi) where Aramis was a woman, pretending be a man so she learn to fight and do her revenge.
how do i find the japanese dub?
I've binged this show twice already and got my whole family to watch, and we all love it! I really hope everyone starts talking about it more, because we all really need to see the second season! Hopefully more!
I'd be too awkward to watch with my family, lol
same lol@@flavioy2f
right!
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right LMAO
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bro really? don't you feel wierd by watching adult content (as it has some adult scenes), with your parents or even recommending them this .... I guess too much westernized, which country though? , no offence
This show absolutely rips. Mizu is an incredibly engaging protagonist, and the fight scenes are simply outstanding.
peaches.
😂 soft peaches
And apparently she looks a bit like Caitlyn Kiramman from Arcane.
the direction is honestly awesome! the scene where mizu enters the restaurant, the scene where she moves the table interrupting the fight with ringo, the scene where she sees akemi!! all are too too good! in the over all show as well, i loved the scenes where she goes to complete mission for madame and also when she fights the claw army! i mean im very much impressed with the way the story unfolds and tells us. its very creative and beautiful. the animators really did a very good job in showing emotions of the characters as well! I JUST LOVE LOVE LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEE IT!!!!
I just watched the entire season in one sitting. If Netflix doesn't greenlight this for at least another two, then we'll know they've got nothing but idiots in their executive suite. I'll be watching this again while I wait for the next season for sure. What an unbelievable piece of art this show is. Truly remarkable.
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I believe there is a season 2 already expected for late 24... early 25.
@@kellygoodine9944 As of yesterday there had been no confirmation.
"A breeze can throw a crane off course. You are a typhoon." Haha, I love the dialogues from the samurai.
Something about Mizu sets her apart from many of the "strong female characters" you see in popular media these days, who are written to be all-powerful, beautiful, and with perfectly heroic personalities.
She doesn't have special powers - her skill as a swordswoman comes from pure grit and effort.
She isn't beautiful, but she has a cool androgynous look that makes her unconventionally attractive.
She has obvious character flaws, as she lacks empathy and appears mildly sociopathic.
She has a good mix of positive and negative traits. She's interesting. And she's extraordinary, but still believable and relatable.
She isn’t just strong because she’s a woman, being so insanely powerful is a major part of her character and still would be if she was male
please watch more movies and shows that aren’t from Marvel
If other UA-camrs didn't tell you this isn't woke, you'd be malding right now.
@@_kaleido I don't watch Marvel movies because I find them corny
@@Peasham Blue Eye Samurai IS woke...in a digestible way. The problem with a lot of woke media is that it's so drunk on ideology that it comes off as ridiculous to general audiences. BES is centred around woke/id pol themes (such as feminism, classism, and racial identity) *and* is sober and reasonable in its exploration of these themes. It is digestible to viewers of any political persuasion, barring extremes. This is woke media done right, IMO
OMG what in the world is this?! A freaking masterpiece. The artwork, the sequence, the story, the Protagonist, everything about this keeps me wanting more.
No matter how late I was, I'm so very glad I watched this. Perfection.
I love how this episode ended with "Peaches." Truly an amazing and moving statement
Talking about the women's chests😂? I don't understand it was basically it started off him as a young boy and then all of a sudden he's a girl?? What happened???$
@alexanderapollo2177 Mizu is a woman but has to disguise herself as a boy to protect herself in going about her mission. I was a little confused at first
@@alexanderapollo2177 nothing. she was a she since the start. look at the clothes when she was a bullied kid. different and differently worn than the guys right? also the voice and the scrawniness gave it away.
Mulan type shit
So real HAHAHA i was like this person deffo is a girl but why do they call her a boy😭 HAHAH but ye was an awesome episode
Love the ways this show makes it believable that Mizu is the greatest warrior on earth, and not a plot armoured mary sue.
How can she counter every school? All their students came to swordfather. She absorbed their training from childhood. Why does she have the best sword? It's made from a heckin' comet, and she learned to forge from the best swordmaster alive.
And she's not invincible! She loses fights. She hurts. She spent a whole episode recovering from wounds.
Wonderful character
This show is ABSOLUTELY INSANE! The artstyle, the backgrounds, the music, the character design choices, the overall vibe, and, most importantly, the wonderful and creative fights animation and showcasing - every little detail is beyond breathtaking!!! We need to talk more about this show
Absolutely!
It was the BEST SHOW I HAVE EVER WATCHED! It was a masterpiece. I haven't seen a good animated show in a long time. It left me speachless. The way it was animated, the colors, the backround, the design of characters! 10/10
I NEED 2ND SEASON!
If you loved this you'll like Arcane.
I'm happy to let you know that a second season is on the way, and if the show's creators get their way, we might even be getting up to four seasons.
So you've never watched anime before?
This is an absolute work of art! The composition, the music, the color, the story, everything is so immaculate and immersive!!
This show has everything and is addictive. Congratulations for creating this top-quality work.
watched the whole show like 5 times on netflix, and not 2 days later, i’m back here again on youtube because this show has me in a chokehold 💗
This is the best story I've probably ever cone across
Steven Spielberg and Q. Tarantino level an... honestly beyond. I am absolutely BLOWN away.