BLUE EYE SAMURAI (2023)

Kernel Score: 89% · 709 ratings

Genres: Action & Adventure, Animation

First aired: 2023-11-03

Seasons: 2 · 8 episodes

Where to watch BLUE EYE SAMURAI

Stream: Netflix

US availability, updated 2026-10-22.

Overview

Driven by a dream of revenge against those who made her an outcast in Edo-period Japan, a young warrior cuts a bloody path toward her destiny.

BLUE EYE SAMURAI parents' guide: ages 15+

Parents need to know that Blue Eye Samurai is a TV-MA adult animated revenge saga set in Edo-period Japan with intense violence.

Violence & scariness: Intense — Reviewers describe a 'bloody path' of revenge with violent, cinematic sword combat; explicitly noted as not for children.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Cast

Maya Erskine as Mizu (voice)
George Takei as Seki (voice)
Masi Oka as Ringo (voice)
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa as The Swordmaker (voice)
Brenda Song as Akemi (voice)
Darren Barnet as Taigen (voice)
Randall Park as Heiji Shindo (voice)
Kenneth Branagh as Abijah Fowler (voice)

BLUE EYE SAMURAI FAQ

Is BLUE EYE SAMURAI good?

BLUE EYE SAMURAI has an 89% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 709 audience ratings.

Where can I watch BLUE EYE SAMURAI?

In the US you can stream BLUE EYE SAMURAI on Netflix.

Is BLUE EYE SAMURAI OK for kids?

BLUE EYE SAMURAI is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Blue Eye Samurai is a TV-MA adult animated revenge saga set in Edo-period Japan with intense violence.

What shows are like BLUE EYE SAMURAI?

If you liked BLUE EYE SAMURAI, try Ninja Kamui, Devil May Cry, Marvel's Hit-Monkey and Manyu Scroll.