Who’s Who
“If we didn’t have Maya Erskine, there was no second choice for Mizu.”
By Tara Bitran
Oct. 12, 2023
Blue Eye Samurai Trailer - Netflix Tudum
Trailer
Watch the ‘Blue Eye Samurai’ Trailer
This provocative and visually stunning cinematic series immerses the viewer in a world of vivid adult animation with a live-action edge. Set in Edo-period Japan, Blue Eye Samurai follows Mizu (voiced by Maya Erskine), a mixed-race master of the sword who lives a life in disguise seeking the deliverance of revenge.
Voice cast includes Maya Erskine (Mizu), George Takei (Seki), Masi Oka (Ringo), Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa (The Swordmaker), Brenda Song (Akemi), Darren Barnet (Taigen), Randall Park (Heiji Shindo), and Kenneth Branagh (Abijah Fowler). Supporting voice cast includes Stephanie Hsu (Ise), Ming-Na Wen (Madame Kaji), Harry Shum Jr. (Takayoshi), and Mark Dacascos (Chiaki), among others.
Learn more about the animated series here.
Oct. 12, 2023
All about BLUE EYE SAMURAI
NewsMizu’s enemies don’t stand a chance, do they?By Tara Bitran and Keisha HatchettDec. 12, 2023
News“It’s an Edo-period tale of revenge — ‘Kill Bill’ meets ‘Yentl.’”By Tara BitranSept. 9, 2024
Deep Dive"We really let the historicity drive story," said Michael Green.By Tara BitranNov. 7, 2023
Shop BLUE EYE SAMURAI
Latest News
- Who’s WhoYesterday 5:39 pm
Top Stories
NewsHere’s how the Oscar winner trained for her rigorous new action role.By John DiLilloApril 24
New on NetflixStream Apex, Stranger Things: Tales From ’85, plus new seasons of BEEF, Running Point, and more.By Ashley LeeMarch 31
Casting CallKate Hudson leads another all-star team, including some appearances from real-life LA legends.By Brookie McIlvaineApril 23
Deep DiveThe cast and showrunner break down the shocking last scene.By Thea GlassmanApril 21