After a triumphant Awards Season, including a well-deserved Emmy win, news on the highly anticipated Season 2 of Netflix's critically acclaimed anime, Blue Eye Samurai, has been scarce.
Fans have been eagerly awaiting any word on Mizu's next adventure, and finally, we have some exciting updates courtesy of What's On Netflix!
The site has revealed that talented actor Freddie Fox (The Crown, The Gentleman) will be joining the cast for Season 2. He is reportedly set to voice a character known only as Poet. What role do you think this enigmatic character will play in Mizu's ongoing quest?
Adding to the excitement, the site has also confirmed the return of several key directors who helped bring the stunning visuals and captivating storytelling of Season 1 to life. Returning directors include Alan Taylor, John Aoshima, and Jane Wu, ensuring the same level of artistic brilliance that fans have come to expect.
The anticipation for Season 2 is undoubtedly fueled by the immense success of the first season.
Blue Eye Samurai cemented its place as a top-tier anime series by taking home the prestigious Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program at last year's ceremony, triumphing over formidable contenders like The Simpsons, Bob's Burgers, X-Men '97, and Scavengers Reign. This victory speaks volumes about the quality and impact of the series.
Coupled with impressive viewership numbers, Blue Eye Samurai now stands as one of Netflix's most-watched, original animated programs. As such, subscribers are anxiously awaiting any news on season 2.
Blue Eye Samurai centers on Mizu (Maya Erskine), a compelling protagonist: a mixed-race samurai warrior who lives disguised as a man. Her journey intertwines with Akemi (Brenda Song), a seemingly traditional young noblewoman whose refined exterior hides a tougher core.
Adding complexity is Taigen (Darren Barnet), a skilled swordsman who defied his non-noble birth to rise through feudal Japan, only to have Mizu's arrival jeopardize his hard-won status. Guiding Mizu is her caregiver, the enigmatic Swordmaker (Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa), who raised her in the aftermath of a devastating tragedy..
Rounding out the voice cast are George Takei (Seki), Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa (The Swordmaker), Randall Park (Heiji Shindo), Kenneth Branagh (Abijah Fowler), Stephanie Hsu (Ise), Ming-Na Wen (Madame Kaji), Harry Shum Jr. (Takayoshi), and Mark Dacascos (Chiaki).
The story, which is set in 17th-century Japan, takes place when the nation's borders are closed to outsiders and there are just four Caucasian men residing within Japan's borders. Presumably, one of these men is Mizu's father.