Netflix’s acclaimed adult animated series ‘Blue Eye Samurai’ will return for its second season on 19 January 2027, more than three years after its debut in November 2023.
According to Variety, the new season will follow Mizu, voiced by Maya Erskine, as her violent quest for revenge takes her to London, where she encounters new allies, old enemies and personal struggles.
Meanwhile, in Japan, Akemi, voiced by Brenda Song, and Taigen, voiced by Darren Barnet, navigate the dangers of Edo Castle under a new shogun. Ringo, voiced by Masi Oka, will also embark on a search for a new purpose.
The returning cast includes Erskine, Song, Barnet and Oka, alongside newcomers and guest stars Jonathan Pryce, Joel Kim Booster and Sherry Cola. The first season also featured Kenneth Branagh, George Takei, Randall Park, Stephanie Hsu and Ming-Na Wen.
Created by Michael Green and Amber Noizumi, who also serve as writers and executive producers, the series has Erwin Stoff as an executive producer and Jane Wu as supervising director and producer. Animation is handled by Blue Spirit.
The series was renewed for a third and final season in August, with its concluding chapter scheduled to premiere in 2028.
‘Blue Eye Samurai’ won four Creative Arts Emmy Awards in 2024, including Outstanding Animated Programme, beating contenders such as ‘Scavengers Reign’, ‘The Simpsons’, ‘X-Men ’97’ and ‘Bob’s Burgers’.
