On November 3, 2023, Blue Eye Samurai was released as an absolute animation hit on Netflix. Today, the streaming provider surprised fans with the news that a second season will be coming. The community is celebrating the news under the short announcement video and is excited that the series is being continued so quickly.
Blue Eye Samurai follows samurai warrior Mizu as she embarks on a bloody quest for revenge through a 17th-century Japan. The animated series was praised by both viewers and critics at release and received excellent ratings on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes.
Today, December 12, about 5 weeks after the first season premiered on Netflix, fans were surprisingly assured: A continuation will definitely happen.
Here you can see the video in which Netflix announces the second season:
“This series was one of the best things Netflix has done in years”
How does the community react to the announcement? Fans are extremely excited under the short video on YouTube, that the second season of Blue Eye Samurai is confirmed.
Many are glad that Netflix has recognized the potential of the animated series and granted Blue Eye Samurai a continuation. Additionally, some users rave about how much they have already enjoyed the series.
Some users also express surprise that the continuation has been announced so soon, just after the start of the series.
Here we have gathered some comments:
- mariahgunn7101: “Netflix is finally doing the right thing and actually renewing good series. It’s nice to see them giving people what they really want.”
- lchanceiv: “This series was one of the best things Netflix has done in years”
- najhoant: “Thank God, now I can breathe again. The first season was so fantastic, I’m so glad it was renewed for another season.”
- gabgabatz: “I never thought Netflix would renew a season so quickly, but this is the rare exception. Those who missed it shouldn’t miss this!”
Why the series is a must-watch is explained by colleagues at Moviepilot in their extensive article: Tonight on Netflix: This grandiose samurai adventure is a must-see not only for Tarantino fans
When will the second season of Blue Eye Samurai be released? The video did not provide an exact release date for the second season of the animated series.
Not only did film critics rave about Blue Eye Samurai, but also the famous developer Hideo Kojima. He praised the animated series and explained why he thinks it is so good:
Creator of Metal Gear Solid praises a new Netflix series: “Undoubtedly the best anime of the year”
