Netflix has announced that the highly anticipated second season of its Emmy-winning animated series Blue Eye Samurai will premiere worldwide on January 19, 2024. Alongside the premiere date, a new teaser for the season has been released.
Created by Amber Noizumi and Michael Green, Blue Eye Samurai continues the journey of its revenge-driven protagonist, Mizu. This season, Mizu leaves Japan and travels to London as she seeks the two remaining men who may be her father. Her determination to finish what she started intensifies, promising a gripping storyline for fans of the series.
Noizumi and Green will reprise their roles as creators, writers, and executive producers for the second season. The animation will again be handled by Blue Spirit, ensuring the distinct visual style that captivated viewers in the first season.
The returning voice cast includes Maya Erskine, Brenda Song, Darren Barnet, and Masi Oka, with new additions to the lineup featuring Jonathan Pryce, Joel Kim Booster, and Sherry Cola. The expanded cast is expected to bring fresh dynamics to the series.
Since its debut, Blue Eye Samurai has become one of Netflix’s biggest animation success stories. The first season won four Emmy Awards in 2024, including Outstanding Animated Program, plus three awards for individual achievement in animation. The series also received a nomination for Outstanding Sound Editing for a Comedy or Drama Series.
The accolades continued at the Annie Awards, where it won all six categories in which it was nominated, including Best TV/Media – Mature Audience.
