Hideo Kojima, the creator of Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding, expressed his excitement on X.com (formerly Twitter) about the new animated series Blue Eye Samurai on Netflix. He particularly appreciated the timeless theme and the complex characters.
Blue Eye Samurai by Blist is an animated series that premiered in early November 2023 on Netflix. It follows the revenge quest of the samurai warrior Mizu, who seeks to take revenge on the men responsible for her mother’s death.
The series is rated 16 and is inspired by classic samurai and revenge films. Blue Eye Samurai is aimed at a more adult audience and also features brutal fights with plenty of bloodshed.
Here you can see a trailer for Blue Eye Samurai:
“If you don’t watch it, you’re missing something”
Hideo Kojima is not only a well-known game creator but also a self-proclaimed cinephile, a great fan of cinematic art.
On November 23, 2023, he posted on X.com/Twitter expressing his admiration for the new Netflix series Blue Eye Samurai:
What does Kojima say about the series? The game creator states that he has just watched all 8 episodes of the series and that the entire production is wonderful and beautiful.
“Without a doubt, the best anime of the year! It is a visual work that goes beyond the general standard of animation,” Kojima enthusiastically writes.
Blue Eye Samurai has, in his opinion, reached a new level after Spider Man: Spider-Verse and Arcane in terms of animated films and series for an adult audience.
The theme and message behind the series “Is the vengeful demon a demon or a samurai? Is he really a monster?” is still relevant today, even though the series is set in Edo (Tokyo) in the 17th century.
Finally, Kojima has kind words for the characters of the series. Although he initially did not like the characters Ringo, Taigen, and Akemi, he found himself sympathizing with them more and more as he learned more about their backstories.
In conclusion, the game creator makes a recommendation for Blue Eye Samurai and states, “If you don’t watch it, you’re missing something.”
Hideo Kojima is not alone in this opinion. Other critics and viewers are also enthusiastic about the Netflix production, leading to very good ratings on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes.
If you want to know which Netflix series will be released this year, check out this list from our Moviepilot colleagues: Massive Netflix Offer 2023: All 165 new series this year
On Netflix, you can watch all 8 episodes of Blue Eye Samurai. Each episode lasts between 35 and 63 minutes.
A second season of the series has not yet been announced. However, due to the enormous popularity of the animated series, the possibility of a sequel is quite valid.
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