Blue Eye Samurai | Behind the Animation | Netflix
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- Опубликовано: 28 май 2024
- Get a special behind-the-scenes look at the making of Blue Eye Samurai, exploring the research, craft and beautiful artistry- featuring the creators, director, production designer and stunt choreographer.
Blue Eye Samurai arrives November 3rd, only on Netflix.
Don't miss a special look at the stunts and fight choreography at Geeked Week '23 from November 6-12. GeekedWeek.com
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“I hope the audience will want more.” Hell yeah we do.
I read that in ProZD’s voice.
Hell yeah!!!!
MORE!!!!
That episode 5 with the theatre scene,the flash backs and the defence of the brothel.Deserves an award.
Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 victim
Episode5 got the Annie award 51st yesterday
@@iumpornoh hec yessssssss
The whole was incredible but yeah episode 5 was a whole different beast.
Hands down one of the most amazing episodes if anything I've ever seen
Nothing hurts me more than seeing Mizu smile for the first time while sparring with her husband only to have him call her a monster😔😔
This was amazing. The characters, the dialogue, the voice acting, the animation, the drama, the sincere levity, the captivating action and swordplay, the visual storytelling, the eroticism and sensuality: all done with such taste and mastery. So excited for more!
With all that money behind it I guess so. They are still trying to find a way to continue the whole Tom Cruise, the last samurai narrative.
You are so spot on
Episode 5 should win Episode of the Year Award. I couldn’t describe what i saw. Absolute masterpiece.
Same I watched episode 5 then texted my gf to tell her that the show is a masterpiece. lol
Agreed. My girlfriend and I were binge watching the show and had to stop after that episode and just absorb how amazing it was. Both of us thought it should be up for some sort of award. The multi-layering of story in that single episode was so well done.
So true. It's so immaculate. I was dazed through the TV the whole time
Ikr I've been saying this to brother
My heart broke it was wonderful ❤
Damn, this was the first series in a very long time, that I binge watched till the middle of the night. Absolutely gripping character developments, incredible visual storytelling. A true piece of art.
Loved It i have watched it 2 times ❤amazing
Same happened to me. And still am going back to rewatch scenes and scenaries cause it's just too beautiful. Hope they will give us more.
I rarely binge watch stuff. I had stuff to do last night but I absolutely got sucked into this show until I finished it.
FR! And I got to that puppet show episode at 3am and was creeped out by the Onryo. Lol
I watched it 4 times already since I discovered it a couple days ago 😂
I was so amazed by the Bunraku puppets scenes. It was mind blowing story telling animation. Can't wait for season 2!
Yes👍🏿 what stood out for me was how the blood spray was expressed when the puppets were struck down. Would love to see a real life Bunraku show❤️
As a art major, I am sooo impressed with the chorography as well with the fact that Jane Wu did an amazing job on guiding the animators, absolutely stunning show!! I seriously hope we get to see more!!
Honestly the care and passion that went into this production is astonishing
Same here! I am a senior character artist.
I am thrilled but at the same time dissatisfied, because they didn't touch the topics in detail.
A superb outstanding series deserves a superb outstanding making of!
Check out fog hill of five elements the choreography is way more insane than this
Blue Eye Samurai would never have had the impact it did had it been live action - using animation as its storytelling medium elevated it to a masterpiece in my opinion. Kudos to everyone involved on such an amazing project and I can’t WAIT to see more!
Why? How exactly was it elevated to a masterpiece?
The art, storytelling , and characters were truly phenomenal. Every environment/scene left me in awe. It was an experience that no live action can match. Such a beautiful animation, I can't wait for the next season.💜
@@itsgonnabeanaurfrommeThere are a lot of things live-action dramas are limited to, with animation they could make anything possible and make the story more compelling with the effects and additional artistic touch.
Do I know? Kurosawa movies are popular.
Agreed, would of easily been seen as yet another way to white wash something from another culture, especially since history actually did have a full African who fought in war and known in all of Japanese history. And not another sad attempt at the whole White Samurai / Last Samurai storyline. So yeah I agree with you this was a smart move business and storytelling wise for them. Another Animation feat.
Not kidding when i say that this show is one of the best things to ever come out of Netflix.
Two words : Freaking masterpiece
I don't disagree.
What else comes close? (Just so that I know I've not missed something)
@@InterminableableArcane ( if u havent already watched it)
@@sarfarazamani7322 watched Arcane. Loved it. Huge feels. Less rewatch value for me and less quotable.
“All metal wants to be a sword”
@@Interminableable oh okay cool!!
@@Interminableablearcane and cyberpunk edge runners
I loved how Michael and Amber trade places in the credits from episode to episode. They give each other equal credit. Such a small thing but it shows so much love and respect.
I believe they are married
I love the fact that animation is taking the risks to tell great stories, to give a message and a meaning. We saw it with Into the Spider-Verse, Across the Spider-Verse, Pinochio (Del Toro's film), Arcane, Nimona. Yes, animation isn't just for kids. It's a great storytelling medium. This series blew my mind, I was hooked with the first episode. I can't wait for season 2.
Jujutsu Kaisen victims
Also with the new ghibli movie. I hope there will be a fair production of a lot more pieces like this 😍
@@gontse1386well yeah anime has been telling mature and risk taking stories for a long time, but now western animation is catching up
Nimona was very much a kid's film💀
@@dynawesomeYes!!! Finally! And that's just the beginning
I don't think this story would have been told better if it were live action. Thanks for this great piece of art
Indeed....Especially the emotional landscape background almost fictional.
Animation like in world winx its terrible also when i cant see difference between Bloom and Leila and other girls looks simillar its so bad
It could have been told better with actual drawings by actual artists...this talentless digital crap needs to stop now...
@@Ieuzjonez...you think all those models made/animated themselves pal? that all those landscapes, artworks, textures and VFXs just spontaeously apppeared in the editing software?
No they were were unfortunately put together by 'artists' too scared to learn to draw or paint... @@TornioD
Being half-japanese, half-white myself, this has to be one of the best shows I've ever seen to which I can relate so strongly. Having been born in Japan, I can say from experience that the sense of alienation and otherness that is thrust upon a young child by Japanese society and especially other children was profoundly traumatic. I too remember being told that I was a freak and having stones thrown at me. To see a series that really understood that terrible experience was moving. My sincere thanks to the creators for bringing such love, care, and a truly Japanese level of attention to detail to this story.
how old are you? Hope this days things have changed for half japanese children
This is why I laugh when people say a character don't have to look like u to relate to u...... mostly because the characters depicted are like them they miss those left out.its a bit Tru but when one hits tv that is what u are exactly, u can never forget that.
@@eastbow6053 I actually think it has improved a bit since I was a kid.
Incredible. Even nowadays?
@@taoliu2920 read the commends its getting better
Just finished watching it and I am speechless. This is already one of the best shows I've ever watched. The characters ,the story, the animation, the music , the fight sequences. They're all done exceptionally well. I haven't been this invested in a show since arcane. This is one of those rare shows that I know I'll be watching multiple times. Hope the writing stays consistent in the next season as well. And please don't get cancelled.
I have never liked 3d in animations it looks terrible but the way they made this masterpiece made me not realize that it was 3d until watching this video. The people that worked on this show did such a great job. This show makes me want to learn the history of Japan in that time period. I just love this show. I just can’t explain how much I freaking love this show.
The first episode was a total masterpiece, and knowing this is what went behind the scenes makes it even more genius! The dedication, the mixed genres elements, the storytelling, the live-action feel, is not only entertaining and awesome, but as a creative myself, it's very inspiring. Thank you to the whole team for bringing such artwork and art form to life! And to Jane Wu, girl this is freaking AWESOME!!
I lived in Japan for 2 years, on an Air Force base in Tokyo Japan in 83/84. I was the only person that I knew of, who liked anime. So, I’ve been watching it for a very long time. However, much of it is uniquely Japanese, and hard to understand. It’s like, storyline was not the main focus, and that lost me many times. But something like this…it really hits everything I want to see in an animated film. It didn’t pull punches on the violent parts, etc. The first episode is fantastic.
The first episode was thrilling. I stumbled across this series and decided to give it a try without even watching the trailer. And i was hooked from the first episode, brilliant!
It only gets better from the 1st episode!
❤️❤️❤️
The show is a masterpiece*
Please don't cancel this show, need season 2 so bad
Who said it’ll be cancelled?
@@parikshitgarhwal8642 You know how Netflix is with animated shows, even when they're universally adored.
@@moldman5694 you’re right but rest easy, I hope you’ve seen the news. The best is yet to come 👍👍.
@@parikshitgarhwal8642 hell yeah my dude
Dont worry. The algorithm will tell them to cancel it despite it being absolutely loved by everyone and super popular. Its Netflix. Its just how they roll.
This show is the best thing that I’ve seen in a long while. Bravo to all who were a part of creating this whole masterpiece. I can’t get enough! More please.
If the team, animators, writers, and everyone involved in Blue Eye Samurai read this and other comments and reviews, I want to say this. PLEASE do NOT lose the passion, creativity, realism, inspiration, and pure love that y’all poured into Season 1. Dial the writing up to 11 for season 2. You can have stunning visuals and realistically visceral fight scenes all the live long day (both of which BES has in spades). However what makes this show is the STELLAR writing. Episode 5 will stand as one of my favorite episodes of any show I’ve ever watched, right up there with The Avatar and The Firelord. BRA-VO on this stunning left field of a show, and I’m anxiously awaiting season 2. KEEP UP THE S-TIER WORK
Can't remember the last time I saw such a worthy anime. It was perfect. My only critique was that it was too short. Hopefully there'll be a season 2 soon. 10/10
what makes this an anime and not a western animation?
Came for the animation, stayed for how amazing everything else was. I binged this whole show into the early hours of the morning and man was it worth it, it was so good and polished in every aspect. The only other show I could compare this to with a similar caliber is Arcane. The creators really knocked it out of the park.
Exactly my same thought!
I don't want to compare but I think it's only similar with arcane in the way it's animated. I think the story and the characters are much more complex in blue eye samurai than in arcane. I love them both tho and cant wait for the second season of both!
Binge watched it till 5 am. No regrets. Its the best thing in a long long time
Jujutsu Kaisen victims 😭
What I found most remarkable about the animation choice (and using 3D to "2D") is how it allowed such subtlety and accuracy to the expressions. Especially in 1x05, you really feel every subtle gesture, to the extent that you can interpret exactly how each character feels exactly. This is especially elevated by Byron Mann's performance as Mikio. This was such a meaningful piece of art I can hardly put words to it.
This, Netflix. This is what I want from you, why I keep my subscription. Real artists with a vision and the ambition to make something unforgettable. This must have cost a fortune to make, but one iconic, brilliant show is worth dozens of rushed and/or under-resourced productions.
Please give us a season 2!!! This was such an amazing show, and I can't wait to see more of the beautiful work of all those who contributed to this!!!
The fight between mizu and her husband was amazing. I could tell she thought it was a fun tango and so did he until the sheaths came off and he got scared.
Everyone, everything about Blue Eye Samurai was absolutely amazing. The art, the story, the choreography... I'm not a film critic but this is on par with some of the best anime/movie making ever. Everything was so beautifully executed. If this isn't perfection then nothing is.
You guys didn't just do well, you crushed it. You literally smashed it out of the park. This is going to be a benchmark for how to do a series for years and years to come.
This is the first time I want a season 2 so bad, the animation was majestic. Everything indeed looks like pieces of moving art!
It is an amazing season. One that catches your attention from the get go and pulls you into the journey, leaving you breathless by the end. The characters moves the story forward instead of the plot dragging them forward. Mizu's married life period honestly broke my heart. When you find yourself cheering on for the characters or getting anxious when they're in danger, that's when you know the production team have done a great work.
1:38
PREACH
This show is a HUGE step in the right direction for western adult animation.
It's not a genre, it's a medium!
This was absolutely exquisite, breath taking, it’s so obvious how much heart and soul has been poured into this alongside meticulous attention to detail. We definitely want more!
I'll always remember the Ronin and the Bride. That episode was absolutely perfect in an absolutely amazing show
I really love the way the talk about animation and you can see the dedication it has been put in the direction, art, chorography, scenography. Let's hope the script is as good as the rest.
It definitely is 🙏🏼
And you’d be right. The story is just as good, it’s all great!
You guys are a first class act. Such cultural immersion, storytelling and character development. Hope Season 2 is coming.
I discovered this series only last week, I was amazed by the fact it had all the things that could get me. Loved Mizu and the adult theme on this. This team did an amazing job, they're literally amazing. PLEASE, WE WANT MORE!! I haven't felt like this since I watched GOT in 2022.
I loved this show. It deprived 2 days of my life to get my cicadian rhythm back after losing sleep watching the show. Fantastic story telling. I beg the makers to keep the format. No preachy stuff. No DEI nonsense. Just story telling. To Jane Wu. Thank you for redeeming 2023 for me TV wise.
Oh I want more. A lot more.
This was by far one of the most astonishingly stunning things I have ever seen in my life which I devoured breathlessly. It was sublime from its first frame to its final scene.
The only thing that worries me is the London aspect of it. I wanted the story to remain in Japan w/ all its gloriously breathtaking beauty and elegance. And with all the wonderful characters who survived S1.
Me too. Getting worried about that London stories might harm the integrity and mystique Edo Japan-ness.
This is one of the best shows I’ve seen. Period. We need season 2
I have yet to watch a Kurosawa movie, but I have spent countless hours playing Ghost of Tsushima and fell in love with the aesthetic and feel of that setting. This immediately peaked my interest when I first saw the trailer and has not disappointed so far! Gorgeous and gripping, good pacing, and interesting characters.
This show is a masterpiece. It deserves more recognition. ❤😊 I love the incredible Art, research, passion and the amount of work the animators and the crew made for this show.
This is hands down one of the best shows I’ve ever watched. I hope it gets the recognition it deserves!
when i was watching the season, i remember thinking and even saying out loud many times, "this is like watching a moving painting!" turns out that's exactly what blue eye samurai was going for, and im so happy to have been able to watch a beautiful work of art. loved the story telling, its complex characters, and the dedication to the historical accuracy of the time. can't wait for season 2!
One of the best shows Netflix has ever produced.
MASTERPIECE> If this show doesn't get Season 2, I will quit Netflix for good. Netflix blocks all the amazing shows. I am HOPING that this beautiful amazing piece of art will get the hype it deserves.
This show totally blew my mind... Thank you for this unique story and thank you for avoiding all the obvious cliches and making it so fresh
I watch the show, there are few cliches, but they did something new with these tropes. It’s similar with Arcane
Under marketed masterpiece. I am super critical of shows like this and I was hooked by episode 1.
I found this by chance (yesterday) and it that makes me so sad, because this needs to be promoted. The team heralded, and show celebrated.
This masterpiece is so incredible that I need to watch all the episodes again. I hope people watch it soon. And that Mizu's story, in its whole entirety gets told, no matter how many seasons that may take. I hope they finish it and that we get to see it to the end ❤
I didn't think I'd find and love another series like I did Arcane. But wow oh wow did I absolutely and utterly love Blue Eye Samurai ♥️. The artstyle, animation, soundscape, music, voice acting. Simply put: Everything little detail theres is to a production was crafted with utter love and dedication into perfection. I could feel it, so I want to wholeheartedly thank every single person involved for making this series the perfect Masterpiece that it is and for bringing out so many deep emotions in me as I got lost in Mizus journey ♥️. Episode 5 is one of the best pieces of art I think I've ever seen 🥹♥️. Safe to say, I can't wait to meet Mizu again 💙.
Beautiful. I love the integrity they had while working on it. It reminds me of the game Sekiro. It's sad that most people don't respect works of fiction, especially animation. They don't understand that it's art. They don't understand the work that went into making them and the amazing people behind them.
Watched the first few episodes... Pretty much flawless on all fronts. Amazed the level of quality on this being a series. Animation is definitely movie quality. Story telling is really solid. Definitely a fan! Thank you guys for your hard work!!!!
I finished watching this series 2 days ago and it felt like a fever dream. Everything is so well put together and I can't wait for more. Like many before me, episode 5 truly takes the cake on this series, so far!
As an artist I cannot tell you how much I pray to get to this level of skill. Ive only seen one episode but I already know I shall watch the rest and I'll be a little art nerd the entire time, staring at the screen until I can figure out where they hid the magic
Easily one of the best shows I’ve seen in years. The artistry in the writing, cinematography, acting, animation and choreography truly shows the genuine creative integrity and thoughtfulness put into this story. I was hooked from the first trailer I saw and resubscribed to Netflix solely to watch this incredible show. Looking forward for a second rewatching!
I’m hooked now I can’t wait for season 2, I mean they have to make a season 2. By far the best series on Netflix I have watched in a long time. This series have kept me on edge on every episode from beginning to the end. A true masterpiece that is now engraved in my brain until I see Mizu’s next journey (and hopefully she gets to reunite with Taigen 😏) on her quest.🔥🔥
them taking martial art classes together is so freaking awesome, I'm glad that ppl in charge managing the budget and everything understood that those little things make a huge difference. This show felt new and refreshing in a lot of ways, it's definitely a step forward of the world of animation, especially animated series.
giving a couple episodes for free on youtube, was a great idea to get us hooked onto this beatifully crafted , masterfully executed animation project.
i´m so grateful for living in this era and experiencing it
I haven’t binged anything in years. This was absolutely amazing
They did such an amazing job. The writing the animation music it’s beautiful. Can’t wait for the next season!
The best series on the planet, I have watched it 3 times and it still feels fresh
It's so beautiful visually and story wise. And the action choreography is amazingly well done. If this isn't continued for at least 2 more seasons I'd be really surprised.
This is easily one of the best shows of the last 10 years, it was shockingly good!
The story sounds really interesting and the animation looks seamless. As someone who's always been a fan of samurais especially when I was a little kid running around with wooden swords and acting tough this is definitely something I'd love to see~
Without a doubt THE most stunning, amazing tv show I've ever seen in my life. I cannot sing the praises of Blue Eye Samurai enough. I adore this series so much.
Arcane and then this masterpiece, man, french studios are something else
binge the whole series in 1 day... fantastic, cant wait for the season 2
This one was just on another level. Incredible show
5:06 The in-person movement training/tests were such a smart choice! I grew up doing gymnastics and switched to running, and that gave me such a heightened awareness of my body that REALLY helps with animating!
For example--when doing a flip, you have to tuck your limbs in to rotate faster, and pop out of it at the right moment. When you stick limbs out as you flip, you slow yourself down. In a handstand, you need to have a straight back and not look down at your hands, because your head unbalances you (which Mizu is careful to do when she balances on one hand).
Practicing those skills yourself is far more memorable than reading about them. And as a bonus, it's probably good for us stagnant animators to get to move around once in a while.
the best one I've seen IN YEARS. IN YEARS. better than any of the highly anticipated Netflix originals. the screenplay is way beyond
I really hope this gets a season 2, this is such a great show.
It blew my mind. I can not wait for season 2! Perfect on all fronts, easily one of the best animated series I have seen. I am so intrigued where the story/ relationship between Mizu and Taigen goes! Such Good chemistry, really I am in Love! Good Job
This is one of the best pieces of media I've watched in a very long time. I really hope they can continue to complete their story because the care they put on this narrative is something precious and rare.
I love that the stunt choreography is filmed and edited with the same angles and shots as the final animation! I bet that was a great reference for the animators.
This entire series is a MASTERPIECE/MASTERCLASS of storytelling/ Animation!!!💯👍💪
I am such a huge fan of this show, you guys did a great job at making the world feel real and authentic. Thank you!
"I hope the audience wants more." yes pls. we do want more.
This show deserves more recognition and marketing!!
This series is GORGEOUS and with a complex and beautiful story to boot! Don't you dare cancel this one Netflix, I WANT A SECOND SEASON!
Shout out to the MVP Ringo!
The traditional sword making was on point. Carefully researched and executed.
This people made ART. I'm so mad for having to wait for season 2! I can't wait for more, I'm even considering rewatching the whole season again, something I never do. Absolute masterpiece.
This show is beautiful! It really is like a moving painting and very cinematic. I wish I had a bigger TV screen to enjoy every pixel coz it’s so pretty.
What a beautiful series honestly she is the only female lead in recent history which just is the most badass awesome character lead!!! The story the voices the animation just perfect we so badly need season 2 please!!! I’ve not binged any series this hard in a long time!!
Do I know? Relic Hunter series from 1999-2002 had amazing lead. Lara Croft was good. Harley Queen series was good. Even older we have Xena Warrior Princess. Funny show but very dated special effects. And there are a lot of such examples. Blue Eye Samurai feels very unique for it is focused on Japanese culture while the rest of the series feels very American
1:54 - 2:04 “…a moving painting “. That it was 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I became obsessed with this show. I never get obsessed with tv shows... I saw it 4 times in a row already and every time discovering new things. A true work of art!
Need a second season already! Couldn't stop watching this show!
i need a second season, it's great and beautiful to look at
Blue Eye Samurai is one of THE MOST INCREDIBLE series I have seen in recent times 👏👏👏 I hadn’t been enticed to binge watch in a very long time but this did it for me! I can’t wait for season 2 🙌
This is one of the best things I have seen in my life...I hope this message find the creators and they continue create epic shit like this...in times when we are surrounded by mediocre shit.
One of the few shows I binge watched. Beautifully made, well-made characters and a story that pulls you in. It was amazing!
I love that they made the animators do martial arts. They did that with avatar the last aribender and that show was awesome.
The attention to detail really stands out in this show. Everything is designed with thought and it doesn't fall to shorthands. Every character is given a unique face, even when several women are all meant to be beautiful. The clothes they wear, the way they move and speak, their constant actions and reactions, it's all motivated by the story and character. I hope this team are given all the time they need to keep up with this thoughtful approach to filmmaking.
I have ADHD so finding a show that grips me can be quite a challenge and normally I'll switch within 10 minutes of starting anything. This show is such an incredible blend of mature themes, gorgeous imagery, relatable characters and visceral action, i watched the whole series in one day. I honestly can't praise this show highly enough, it's just stunning!
Please make another season its a visual masterpiece the animation is beautiful the plot is thrilling and so is the detail of the plot its beyond good its a work of art it would be devastating if there was no second season (ive watched it 3 times and its about to be my 4th)
The Blue Eye Samurai is just flawless to me! The production team has done an outstanding job creating this story-driven masterpiece! I just love the characters, the details in their clothes, the weapons, the expansive visual backgrounds, and the many beautiful colors blended together to create each scene.
I can say that all the work that was put into it I felt, it really transported me to that era, I could clearly feel what the characters were feeling, and certain moments were pure poetry.
Aside from being just a great story, this is one of the most beautiful animations I've ever seen. It's just astounding.
This show is brilliant! One can tell that they put a lot of effort in every second to make it look majestic, breathtaking, authentic, vibrant and blend it with unique characters and drama. Easily the most beautiful animation I have seen in a very long time.
I agree, animation is a "story telling vehicle".
We definitely want more. I've watched the first season 3 times now. The animation and fight scenes are absolutely stunning. Can't wait for season 2!
1:11 "My approach was the philosophy of 'diversity everywhere'." That approach absolutely MADE the story. Blue-Eye Samurai is a technical masterpiece, and Mizu's story is riveting, tragic, fascinating, and unique...but I didn't expect that same care to be applied to the less 'obviously impressive' characters. Mizu disguised herself and trained to earn access to another world, but Akemi learns to work her way upo through words, sex, manipulation, and politics. Ringo resolves to aid whoever he believes can be great, while focusing on craft (noodles, swords). It enriches the story to contrast Mizu's blunt force with Akemi's layered words and Ringo's guiding presence. It can be very daunting to imagine how anyone survived in the past without being respected, but exploring that instead of shying away felt so validating.