Blue Eye Samurai - The BEST Binge I've Had In A Long Time!

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  • Опубликовано: 25 янв 2024
  • It's been on Netflix since November.....but better late than never. Here are my thoughts on BLUE EYE SAMURAI: the best binge I've experienced in a long while....
    #BlueEyeSamurai
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  • @TBoring
    @TBoring 3 месяца назад +1058

    “An Imperfection in the right place can be a Quality.”- Swordfather
    One of my favorite lines to date.

    • @enterthebruce91
      @enterthebruce91 3 месяца назад +29

      I can relate to Mizu (I'm Biracial), Swordfather and Ringo (I'm disabled, mild Cerebral Palsy) in a way. Beautiful animation, great dialogue, strong characters, amazing fight scenes and strongly historically researched. This rekindled my love for anime (eventhough this show was produced by a French animation studio so not a true anime). Thank you Netflix, we need more shows like this. Best show of 2023. Can't wait for season 2! 🔥🔥🔥

    • @hellfish2309
      @hellfish2309 3 месяца назад +17

      The cliffside talk they have is one of the finest mentor soothings I’ve seen in such a looong time
      Stick mentoring Matt Murdock just kinda commits to “I’m a dick; you need to be a grizzled motherfuqqer”; whereas Swordfather uses metaphors, but cuts to the quick to make sure Mizu understands the point … he’s not some inscrutable Yoda stacked with such insurmountable wisdom the mentee can only understand aphorisms; he cares more about Mizu than the immediate installation of wisdom into his student

    • @TheJakescott1515
      @TheJakescott1515 3 месяца назад +5

      “EVERY metal. Wants to be be a sword”. Best quote

    • @hellfish2309
      @hellfish2309 3 месяца назад +4

      @@TheJakescott1515 I liked the room for interpretation Tagawa put in the delivery, like he’s woeful that his craft produces death dealers, or that the highest form of metalwork yields tools for destruction… and maybe the misgivings he has about adopting a vengeful child already shaped by abandonment and scorn

    • @notrelevant6702
      @notrelevant6702 3 месяца назад +7

      "A sword that is too pure breaks easily!" Is a quote I thought about a lot

  • @Jonathan_Collins
    @Jonathan_Collins 3 месяца назад +1558

    It's really crazy how recommends from “professional movie critics” never bring me the same excitement to watch something unlike Jeremy Jahns.

    • @spydey2k
      @spydey2k 3 месяца назад +66

      I'd wager Jeremy is a professional

    • @Greendalewitch
      @Greendalewitch 3 месяца назад +48

      I wager people like Jeremy Jahns and Chris Stuckmann are the professional movie critics of the new generation. Before, people took notice of people that reviewed movies in the paper. Today everything is online.

    • @Bearsfan131
      @Bearsfan131 3 месяца назад +36

      ​@@Greendalewitch I loved Chris before he quit reviewing bad movies. He's not really a critic anymore

    • @alwaystakemarktwainsadvice4269
      @alwaystakemarktwainsadvice4269 3 месяца назад

      Because nowadays there really aren’t any left. They either don’t understand film or nuance of a good story; or trying to push an agenda, an ad, or to “feed”their audience for more money.

    • @golden90s57
      @golden90s57 3 месяца назад +18

      It's because jeremy doesn't compromise his opinion fr sponsors

  • @OneOfTheLostOnes
    @OneOfTheLostOnes 3 месяца назад +578

    The 5th episode is pure fucking art. That shit hit me like a truck and I'm still recovering.

    • @hellfish2309
      @hellfish2309 3 месяца назад +51

      Confident, striking, storytelling
      the mythology of the Onryō isn’t super prevalent in the west, so they can sprinkle the imagery and references in the first (4) episodes, then contextualize it the mythology as her backstory in the 5th
      (3) storylines in

    • @Mototurtle
      @Mototurtle 3 месяца назад +51

      When Mikio called her a monster I never felt so betrayed in my life.

    • @MrJaces
      @MrJaces 3 месяца назад

      Then they fucked it up in ep 6 and 8. 😢

    • @hellfish2309
      @hellfish2309 3 месяца назад +21

      @@MrJaces that’s fuqqing silly - nothing in 5 is ruined by 6 nor 8, and both of those eps are just as confident and deliberate as 5, just telling different parts of the story

    • @MrJaces
      @MrJaces 3 месяца назад +9

      @hellfish2309 The continuity and flow of great story telling, grounded believability and character development. It was lost after ep 6 and continued in 8.
      Everything in 6 was an unbelievable fantasy power trip. Hallucinating doesn't give you strength to scale a castle wall with a full grown man of deadweight then proceeding to toss him through the Irishmans window.
      Secondly, 8 wasn't bad up until the end when Blue eyes constantly gets bested by Irishman and he proceeds to....run away? He could have killed her 10 times over and instead kept running? As she confidently trailed him only to lose once more. Was I supposed to be wowed or impressed by this? It was so cringe, like wtf.

  • @johnleonard9102
    @johnleonard9102 3 месяца назад +227

    Episode 5 where we see that she was once happily married really adds layers to her character, showing that she's capable of setting revenge to the side and finding happiness despite being treated like an animal by most of the people she meets. It also further emphasizes her need for revenge because her marriage fell apart partially because she isn't pure Japanese.

    • @ElleAYRose
      @ElleAYRose 3 месяца назад +32

      Imo it fell apart because the guy couldnt handle that she was much better at him with a Naginata. Really showed his true colours :(

    • @rhyssmith3270
      @rhyssmith3270 3 месяца назад +21

      Or that her 'mother' let her addiction and bitterness win

    • @lauroralei
      @lauroralei 3 месяца назад +18

      ​@@ElleAYRose I think half the tragedy is that we never saw his true colours. I tend to think giving her the horse rather than buying favour with his Lord was an acknowledgement of his inner character. We saw him have a reasonable and expected reaction to the fight (given the social context) but were left deliberately in the fog about which (if either) of him or the mother had called the soldiers or how he might have stepped up to the relationship given enough time. The whole episode was such a beautifully executed tragedy

    • @MooreShots__
      @MooreShots__ 3 месяца назад +10

      I felt like the husband was scared off but still cared about her. But it was her "mother" whole sold her out.

    • @tonysmith9905
      @tonysmith9905 3 месяца назад

      @@MooreShots__
      Was it her mother that sold her out? I coulda swore there was no concrete conclusion to that and it was left ambiguous as to who the real traitor was.

  • @Jonathan_Collins
    @Jonathan_Collins 3 месяца назад +476

    I can't wait for season 2 but at the same time, I don’t want them to rush it. I want the same level of care that went into season one. It's phenomenal. Truly peak artistic expression and storytelling.

    • @vilhelm4924
      @vilhelm4924 3 месяца назад +4

      I wish they ended it. No way to go but down.

    • @firstlast9846
      @firstlast9846 3 месяца назад +29

      They’ve already announced that they only want 3-4 seasons of it.. and THANK GOD they have an ending in sight. If a show goes over 5 seasons I start to get worried a little

    • @MrHerolet
      @MrHerolet 3 месяца назад +9

      same sentiment arcane had, when its so good you're willing to wait

    • @Z3RO_Myth
      @Z3RO_Myth 3 месяца назад +5

      ​@@firstlast9846 I agree, but even if they wanted 5 seasons, it all depends on how the storyline is executed & written.

    • @DarkHorseDanny
      @DarkHorseDanny 3 месяца назад +7

      @@firstlast9846 Considering there is a plan in place, I am confident that they will continue with consistent peak storytelling and not end up waffling or wasting time

  • @Kerek77
    @Kerek77 3 месяца назад +695

    Yes! It was amazing. Netflix killing it in the animation department. Can’t wait for season 2 and Arcane Season 2!

    • @firstlast9846
      @firstlast9846 3 месяца назад +42

      I absolutely LOVED arcane.. the soundtrack was phenomanal too. IMHO it’s the best video game series / movie ever.. I’m sorry TLOU was good but Arcane was on several other levels IMHO 🤷🏾‍♂️

    • @Kerek77
      @Kerek77 3 месяца назад +29

      @@firstlast9846 Agreed, Arcane is a rare masterpiece…

    • @jonathans.8537
      @jonathans.8537 3 месяца назад +12

      @@firstlast9846100% it’s probably my favorite piece of media, Season 2 is going to be EPIC!!!

    • @chrishaven1489
      @chrishaven1489 3 месяца назад +9

      I'd also like to see a second season of Scavenger's Reign. That show is being overlooked and that upsets me. I'd also recommend Pantheon and Primal, all fantastic adult animations, but they're both finished with 2 season each. They're not as great as Arcane imo but still good enough to deserve the mention

    • @MarloSoBalJr
      @MarloSoBalJr 3 месяца назад +6

      Avatar: The Last Airbender gonna hit 🔥

  • @dastemplar9681
    @dastemplar9681 3 месяца назад +278

    Not to mention the villain! Man, what a disgusting yet charismatic villain voiced beautifully by Kenneth Branagh. He is absolutely a force to be reckoned with in this series and is a man who will get what he wants no matter how much blood he spills and how much innocence he violates.
    I also really like how this show easily could’ve been so political, yet they keep it very realistic and relevant to the historical setting it takes place in. It’s not preachy and it doesn’t hold back. Can’t wait for Season 2!

    • @frankie3010
      @frankie3010 3 месяца назад +1

      I kind of feel Branagh was miscast. His voice sounds weird and almost broken.

    • @BaDazai
      @BaDazai 3 месяца назад +32

      The church scene was such a great look into his depravity! Loved him as a villain!

    • @jonbaxter2254
      @jonbaxter2254 3 месяца назад

      Almost like he is a foreigner in a foreign land...@@frankie3010

    • @jonbaxter2254
      @jonbaxter2254 3 месяца назад +3

      But also, he saved the spider. So there is something there...@@BaDazai

    • @BaDazai
      @BaDazai 3 месяца назад +18

      @@jonbaxter2254 not saved but spared! And that's the depravity in him, he has put himself on the level of a god, choosing which lives to spare and which lives to take. He'd spare a spider but kill a woman so he can have a model for his painting, a painting he later on destroys moments later.

  • @TheJakescott1515
    @TheJakescott1515 3 месяца назад +99

    Fowler is such a great villain too. Talking about eating rats feeding his sister his own blood. Then protecting her body for days against starving. Then the quote “that was the last thing I ever did because I had to. I control my life now. Every. Bite. “. Boom!

    • @jorgel.quiroz8862
      @jorgel.quiroz8862 2 месяца назад +8

      Bro the scene a the chapel...

    • @venepskeuten9206
      @venepskeuten9206 2 месяца назад +4

      Yeah it was a great scene.
      Not even intended to make us feel sorry for him. No the man is a monster. It did however perfectly convey that he is a force of nature. The immovable object. That is a characteristic perfect for creating tension whenever he is on scene.

  • @firstlast9846
    @firstlast9846 3 месяца назад +128

    *The dramatic reveal that the main character is a woman* followed by a Yitty joke made me laugh more than I thought it would.

    • @ryantheanimator1156
      @ryantheanimator1156 3 месяца назад +43

      PEACHES!

    • @Colorcrayons
      @Colorcrayons 3 месяца назад +9

      Peaches...

    • @benzaiten933
      @benzaiten933 3 месяца назад +14

      I really loved this plot and how the character is voiced by a woman. by all rights, we all should have discovered her gender after hearing her voice, but she looked like a man, was strong and savage - couldn't be woman, no? so they didn't beat about the bush and had her stand naked in front of Ringo, no doubts left.
      also; Ringo didn't abandon her, he didn't care whether she was a man or woman anyway.

    • @TheShrouded
      @TheShrouded 3 месяца назад +1

      That was a beautiful still I paused at. Masterpiece

    • @JackOLanternBob
      @JackOLanternBob 3 месяца назад

      ​@@TheShrouded of course. Who doesn't love some nice animussy

  • @Dedhaven
    @Dedhaven 3 месяца назад +275

    Really hope Taigen and Mizu's relationship goes somewhere meaningful, their on screen chemistry was something else

    • @benzaiten933
      @benzaiten933 3 месяца назад +26

      Taigen is such an interesting character, he was introduced in the worst light possible but we learned a lot about him as well. I'm so curious to see where he goes, will he break with Mizu or discover her gender and try to become her lover? or stay on his path to challenge her to a duel to regain his honor? interesting stuff.

    • @jefry8393
      @jefry8393 3 месяца назад

      Tygen
      Got a boner wif mizu, when he still thaught mizus a guy tho 😅
      Rmmbr dat scene 🤣

    • @UncreativeHandle48
      @UncreativeHandle48 3 месяца назад +31

      It is kinda weird for Taigen as they are clearly attracted to each other except at this point, Taigen thought that Mizu was a man. Taigen is bi?

    • @ptptpt123
      @ptptpt123 3 месяца назад +36

      His animal part of the brain knew it was a woman, even though he consciously didn't think so.

    • @ChiliCrisp88
      @ChiliCrisp88 3 месяца назад +5

      I need them to get together so bad

  • @davidk6269
    @davidk6269 3 месяца назад +50

    Blue Eye Samurai was a lot of fun. I'm hoping that it won't lose some of its charm when season 2 moves from Japan to London.

    • @ToastieBRRRN
      @ToastieBRRRN 3 месяца назад +6

      It be interesting if they depict the English Civil War, since season one occurs ~1637 and the war occurs in 1642. Mind you, traveling then could've taken years.

    • @CorporalCookie
      @CorporalCookie 3 месяца назад +6

      ​@@ToastieBRRRNHmm. Might make sense for her to arrive in the middle of it, would make an interesting backdrop and make her search more difficult.

    • @kevinbuja8105
      @kevinbuja8105 3 месяца назад +5

      I agree. I hope the writing and character development is at the same level as this season.

    • @himeh02
      @himeh02 3 месяца назад

      The last episode is called the great fire of 1657

    • @reivq
      @reivq 2 месяца назад +2

      Me too

  • @DugTheDog
    @DugTheDog 3 месяца назад +98

    Every single thing about this show is absolutely fantastic. By far the best show I saw in 2023.
    Having said that, by the end the one character that surprised me the most was Akemi. What a wonderful arc she has.
    Cannot wait for season 2.

  • @EpicPizzaBaconWaffle
    @EpicPizzaBaconWaffle 3 месяца назад +95

    Glad someone else is talking about this show. Better late than never Jeremy. It’s phenomenal and I can’t wait for season 2

    • @ValyrianPrince
      @ValyrianPrince 3 месяца назад

      There won’t be 😢

    • @dragosiova3188
      @dragosiova3188 3 месяца назад +7

      ​@@ValyrianPrince season 2 has already been greenlit

    • @makcity7850
      @makcity7850 3 месяца назад

      @@ValyrianPrince Green and Noizumi already had another season plotted out even before the Season 2 announcement. Mizu arrives in London in Season 2. - From Netflix themselves.

  • @triiickje
    @triiickje 3 месяца назад +50

    Netflix randomly recommended it to me after the last episode of Brooklyn 99 of all things... Went straight in, and got hooked immediately... Also left a few episodes for the next day, even though I wanted to continue binging. Absolutely loved it, fingers crossed they keep up the quality in S2.

  • @neogee4315
    @neogee4315 3 месяца назад +31

    I see a big wave of adult animation coming in the future and it’s beautiful. Really recommend “Scavengers Reign” as it went under the radar a bit and is absolutely stunning.

  • @ryanburks1314
    @ryanburks1314 3 месяца назад +46

    After finishing the first episode, I absolutely knew without a shadow of doubt that I was watching an anime that’d immediately be regarded as an instant classic, and would most likely land a spot in my all time anime top 5.

    • @sergioccs74
      @sergioccs74 3 месяца назад +3

      Surprisingly it's not an anime. I got shock when I read that. It's made by a french studio

    • @ryanburks1314
      @ryanburks1314 3 месяца назад +2

      @@sergioccs74 No shit?! If there’s any justice in the world, then hopefully their studio has had a substantial increase in projects coming their way.

    • @KeangoDLuke
      @KeangoDLuke 3 месяца назад

      ​@@sergioccs74first arcane now blue eye samurai. French studios are not fucking around man

  • @novaquinn5323
    @novaquinn5323 3 месяца назад +101

    Can't wait for season 2. I hope they announce it soon. The flash back to when her mother married her to a lord is probably my favorite ep of the season. Happiness, sadness, and despair all in the span of 50 minutes.

    • @Farfaramir
      @Farfaramir 3 месяца назад +23

      It is already announced.

    • @argella1300
      @argella1300 3 месяца назад +16

      And the way they interwove it with the puppet show was brilliant

    • @esmith2k2
      @esmith2k2 3 месяца назад

      it was announced a while ago

    • @nileverdeen3797
      @nileverdeen3797 3 месяца назад

      Already announced

  • @Doublew2474
    @Doublew2474 3 месяца назад +44

    Easily the best show I’ve seen in ages, really love seeing it get so much love.

    • @noobmasterruben5167
      @noobmasterruben5167 3 месяца назад +1

      Agreed. All the other great shows on my top 10 got trampled by Blue Eye.
      The Bear s2, TLOU, BNHA s6 & Fionna and Cake

    • @lucasmateo1556
      @lucasmateo1556 3 месяца назад +3

      ​@@noobmasterruben5167Loki S2 was the only thing that could rival it for me past year. Maybe AOT finale or JJK as well. Blue Eye is now in my top 10 shows of all time 🔥 so hype for S2

  • @deadcaptainjames6045
    @deadcaptainjames6045 3 месяца назад +17

    I'm literally in the middle of my binge when this notification popped up. Best new show I've watched in a while.

    • @ADNV-tv8ih
      @ADNV-tv8ih 3 месяца назад

      Bro, I am an Indian
      I recommend you to watch Malaikothai Valibhan, a malayalam movie with polarising reviews and directed by Lijo Jose Pellisery like Jallikattu, Churuli, Angamaly Diaries. Please Review Malaikothai Valibhan movie and pls suggest to Movie Audiences and Cinephiles 🔥😊
      Don't miss this Masterpiece 🙏

  • @abirhasan5173
    @abirhasan5173 3 месяца назад +26

    Thanks for reviewing this show. This show is so underrated not many people don't even know about it. But Blue Eye Samurai is the best show I watched in recent times, I absolutely loved it. Animations, action scenes were masterfully crafted, also have many twists.

  • @xenom5659
    @xenom5659 3 месяца назад +45

    I had no idea this show existed. When I finished Edgerunners a few weeks ago (also fantastic btw), it showed up in the recommended. I binged it all the next day. One of the best things Netflix has ever done!

  • @enigo8
    @enigo8 3 месяца назад +72

    This absolutely was my favorite watch of the year so far. When discussing all of the troubles that Disney has had lately with Star Wars and Marvel I can’t help but point at this as an example to follow. It’s female lead, but doesn’t feel pandering, much like Arcane. It’s a delight to watch and I can’t wait to see more.

    • @Peasham
      @Peasham 3 месяца назад +3

      I'm sure you have a very well thought-out standard for what is and isn't "pandering".

  • @GernickKuik
    @GernickKuik 3 месяца назад +3

    I have seen it, thanks to this review. You are correct about Blue Eye Samurai, first thing that got me was how absolutely gorgeous it looked. Loved it. Thanks Jeremy!

  • @guilhermenunocortezfaria8959
    @guilhermenunocortezfaria8959 3 месяца назад +12

    This show was with out a doubt a load of fresh air, I would even say maybe on the top 3 of entertainment of 2023. Nothing forced down our throats, no magical training. Back story? Check. Loved it.

  • @bradleygreen1402
    @bradleygreen1402 3 месяца назад +56

    Longtime supporter of the channel, from way back when you were rockin the blazer ! Just letting you know that your videos actually inspired me to go to school for film. After a long time of hard work and dedication, I graduated this past December with a bachelor’s of science in media and entertainment, and i minored in both film and leadership as well. Just wanted to let you know how big of an impact you had on my life trajectory. All love from Atlanta brother , keep up the good work!

    • @jmacosta
      @jmacosta 3 месяца назад +2

      Congrats!

  • @Jasta85
    @Jasta85 3 месяца назад +64

    Good to see more people talking about this, it deserves more attention. We've been getting some great animated series in the last several years, looking forward to more.

  • @theKVshow65
    @theKVshow65 3 месяца назад +17

    Blue Eye Samurai was awesome! Pluto was another incredible animated netflix show of last year so if you haven't watched it, definitely give it a try

  • @timothy5977
    @timothy5977 3 месяца назад +15

    You know it's gonna be good when Jeremy goes straight into it. No intro needs all the time to talk about the show😁

  • @EchoRe
    @EchoRe 3 месяца назад +7

    Any expectations i had for this show were overwhelmingly surpassed. It's a masterpiece and it feels so unique and special

  • @Jollyroger84103
    @Jollyroger84103 3 месяца назад +13

    The best thing that came out last year
    Edit: Yes, they mocapped the fight scenes

  • @vttrpersonal7329
    @vttrpersonal7329 3 месяца назад +35

    Every single episode hit so hard. The only one that I thought was lacking was actually the finale imo, but only because the other episodes shined so damn bright.

    • @benzaiten933
      @benzaiten933 3 месяца назад +4

      I'm not completely on board for the possible London arc and how the villain wasn't slain yet. but then that clearly is the bridge to the second season.

    • @abbamalami9171
      @abbamalami9171 3 месяца назад +3

      Same, the finale was the weakest episode

    • @seanbinkley7363
      @seanbinkley7363 3 месяца назад

      @@benzaiten933Yeah I think it would have made more sense for Mizu to kill Fowler once she got the two names and London out of him. She can find two shady criminal masterminds I’n sure in UK once she starts investigating. I can see the logic of moving it to London but I don’t how Fowler’s actually going to be of used to her….

  • @graythebruceii
    @graythebruceii 2 месяца назад +2

    I really enjoyed the heck out of Blue-Eye Samurai. Everything Mr. Jahns says here is spot-on.

  • @justinriley
    @justinriley 3 месяца назад +9

    You're late to the party, but I'm glad that you're here.

  • @emosam07
    @emosam07 3 месяца назад +6

    FINALLY somebody i watch frequently watched this show. It's not getting a lot of traction it seems but holy cow is it good!! I loved it!

  • @Jamesadamiak
    @Jamesadamiak 3 месяца назад +3

    The details in this series were NEXT LEVEL. We need more animated series like this!

  • @kushi1515
    @kushi1515 3 месяца назад +6

    I absolutely loved this show from start to finish. Really hyped for season 2.

  • @cassolmedia
    @cassolmedia 3 месяца назад +4

    I love when jeremy does and "I just wanna talk about it" video!
    this was far and away the best thing I watched in 2023! I was so disappointed when it ended. and I agree 100% on the satisfying vs setup for season 2 thing. I was a bit salty lol.. but I'm looking forward to season 2

  • @TheTopStarz
    @TheTopStarz 3 месяца назад +5

    it's a damn near perfect series and i can't think of a flaw at all, loved it !!

  • @gaius5901
    @gaius5901 3 месяца назад +2

    You have a great platform and I'm so glad youre gonna be putting more people on this amazing show. The best show of 2023 imo

  • @rustyhardy5371
    @rustyhardy5371 3 месяца назад +1

    Thank you for this recommendation, Jeremy, and to whoever recommended it to you. This is a phenomenal show. I love it and hadn't even heard of it. Thank you!! Keep doing what you do. In my opinion, you're the best at it. You've got good taste.

  • @jgeybp
    @jgeybp 3 месяца назад +21

    I’m so happy that people with a platform such as Jeremy are talking about this series. My wife loved it so much before I even watched it and by god the only series i just couldn’t wait to finish. Kinda let down on the last episode imo but the ones before that? Didn’t had that feeling since Arcane.

  • @das-9962
    @das-9962 3 месяца назад +4

    Yes!! This show needs all the exposure it can get it’s shockingly good

  • @ArchieBC
    @ArchieBC 2 месяца назад +1

    This show is the best thing to come along in many years. I’ve watched it six times over and I’m ready for number seven! Every episode is a 10-star in my book.

  • @doggoneocean96
    @doggoneocean96 3 месяца назад +2

    I love all the attention is has been getting recently. Probably my favorite show in the last decade.

  • @KingBubblesV
    @KingBubblesV 3 месяца назад +4

    YES! Get as many eyes on this series as possible! It was the best animation/show I watched in 2023 for SURE

    • @ADNV-tv8ih
      @ADNV-tv8ih 3 месяца назад

      Bro, I am an Indian
      I recommend you to watch Malaikothai Valibhan, a malayalam movie with polarising reviews and directed by Lijo Jose Pellisery like Jallikattu, Churuli, Angamaly Diaries. Please Review Malaikothai Valibhan movie and pls suggest to Movie Audiences and Cinephiles 🔥😊
      Don't miss this Masterpiece 🙏

  • @emoney6692
    @emoney6692 3 месяца назад +8

    My one and only issue with the show is that Mizu’s battle injuries hardly have an effect on her. I appreciate having a lead who makes mistakes and gets hit, but there are many times in the show where she should either be crippled or half dead but you don’t see it effect her fighting or movement much, to the point where you stop being bothered by her taking damage at all.
    Episode 6 where she’s fighting through the castles’ defences is where they really stretched that. Her leg getting impaled did not affect her footwork one bit. It’s a minor gripe but loved the show overall.

    • @donhoverson6348
      @donhoverson6348 3 месяца назад +3

      I agree but they sort of make up for that by making her spend months in recovery.

    • @ErgoProxy12345
      @ErgoProxy12345 3 месяца назад

      there was that and a few moments where the guy with no hands has to grab things and somehow did without the means to. That said most everything else make up for it

  • @OneWingedRose
    @OneWingedRose 28 дней назад

    I needed to stay up for another 11 hours but was running on fumes from no-sleep. Popped this on and was fully engrossed from start to finish and now I'm 7 hours into that 11 hours having just watched it all, exactly what I needed!
    Not sure what I'm going to do for the next 4 hours mind you, but that was a great show and time flew on by!

  • @lederricsims2914
    @lederricsims2914 3 месяца назад

    This has caught my eye a couple of times. But with my busy schedule I didn't feel like taking the time out to check it out. Now I'm definitely watching it! Thanks for the vid

  • @Zeromus5555
    @Zeromus5555 3 месяца назад +3

    Absolutely phenomenal show. Easy 10/10. Beautiful to look at, fantastic action, great voice acting and writing. Incredible stuff.

  • @Mototurtle
    @Mototurtle 3 месяца назад +5

    Absolutely loved the show! Ep5 was in its own class, roller coaster. I was hoping it it was going to end in a fulfilling way & not set up for another season but it is what it is!

  • @chrisjherman
    @chrisjherman 3 месяца назад +1

    I'm so glad you watched and reviewed this series! One of my favorite shows from 2023. Great review, sir. Can't wait for Season 2!

  • @avyeled
    @avyeled 3 месяца назад

    finally Jeremy! I was waiting for this video. We both had the same reaction to the end but mine has more to do with the change of scenery. I have faith in these animators. Can't wait to see what they bring us.

  • @dobster5819
    @dobster5819 3 месяца назад +5

    Excellent review Jeremy, this was Arcane level enjoyment, brilliant animation with a wonderful story.

  • @StuartEaston23
    @StuartEaston23 3 месяца назад +3

    Blue Eye Samurai was such a fantastic watch, great animated show that folks should definitely go watch. The moment I finished the show it became my new favourite thing at the time that I even changed my computer desktop background to Mizu which I still have on.

  • @warrick3w881
    @warrick3w881 3 месяца назад +1

    Omg!! I was so awaiting ur thoughts on this show and after I finished it I searched and searched and realized u had not seen it. But now here u are and I just realized how much I truly value ur opinion because the show was so fucking awesome!!! I actually did the same thing and savored the last 2 episodes for the next morning. I wanted to see her finish her quest but am willing to wait for the next season no matter how long it takes as long as the story is just as gripping.

  • @louvontemoore9433
    @louvontemoore9433 2 месяца назад +1

    I forgot to thank you for introducing me and my girl to this show we loved it

  • @marisawallerius9425
    @marisawallerius9425 3 месяца назад +12

    I feel like I got to watch some great TV in 2023 but this was leagues above and beyond all of it! Totally agree, best binge I had in quite a while and I was sick to my stomach at the thought of Netflix randomly cancelling season 2 like they're known for doing but it sounds like they're moving forward with it. Damn near a perfect show.

  • @yuzif
    @yuzif 3 месяца назад +4

    I would have loved to hear you adress the genious of how they structured each episode. In a vengence story like this its very easy for the showrunners to end up makeing repetetive episodes of fighting again and again, but how the episodes are written with many if not all of them having a new way of approaching the story kept it very fresh for mer.
    Like the theatre episode where they kept crosscutting between her orgin story and the tale of the wife, Ronin and Onyuru.
    Or the castle infiltration episode where we see the bad guys reacting to her every move avlong the way with their "periscope", both are very diffirent and unique ways of keeping and old theme feeling new and exciting.

  • @Ghiblilover1228
    @Ghiblilover1228 3 месяца назад

    Jeremy it makes me happy just to see you be happy and gush about something, it feels like it’s been rarity

  • @r2153
    @r2153 3 месяца назад

    This, without a doubt, was your best review ever. It was flawless!

  • @Steve_Hickman
    @Steve_Hickman 3 месяца назад +8

    Found Blue Eye Samurai totally by chance right after it released. It met the definition of 'pleasant surprise.'

  • @CelsdergGaming
    @CelsdergGaming 3 месяца назад +4

    absolutely FIENDING for season 2

  • @TheRocketNasty
    @TheRocketNasty 3 месяца назад

    oh man im so glad you are making a video on this show! this show needs to BLOW UP!! we need MORE!!! such a wonderful surprise of a show :D

    • @TheRocketNasty
      @TheRocketNasty 3 месяца назад +1

      BUT I hope they take their time with season 2... take your sweet sweet time to craft something as great or better as season one

  • @MatthewKanwisher
    @MatthewKanwisher 3 месяца назад

    One of my favorite shows in a long time, glad you found it

  • @Rollingthunder987
    @Rollingthunder987 3 месяца назад +6

    Netflix is on a roll with their animated shows, Castlevania, Nimona, Arcane, Dragon Prince and Edgerunners to name a few and now Blue Eye Samurai which is a real masterpiece in every regard.

    • @morganbrown392
      @morganbrown392 3 месяца назад

      I’ve been saying the same thing for a while now. Their animated content hits!

    • @noobmasterruben5167
      @noobmasterruben5167 3 месяца назад

      Agreed. Hbo max and Disney+ is lacking when it comes to new animated content. Hbo max cancelled all the good ones like Infinity train while Disney couldnt come up with new sh*t since TOH

  • @shaenoyt
    @shaenoyt 3 месяца назад +3

    They did use motion capture, even for the fight scenes. Check out the behind the scenes footage.

  • @user-vp5th6yt5f
    @user-vp5th6yt5f 3 месяца назад

    Thanks for your review and for shinning a light on the show.❤

  • @firephoenix4013
    @firephoenix4013 3 месяца назад

    Yes !
    Spread the love for this series. It merits all it's praises !

  • @notabot5728
    @notabot5728 3 месяца назад +5

    I’m not a huge anime fan……but this looks pretty cool. Slick animation and a great story ( and Mr. Jann’s. approval ) …….will definitely check this out.👍

    • @ADNV-tv8ih
      @ADNV-tv8ih 3 месяца назад

      Bro, I am an Indian
      I recommend you to watch Malaikothai Valibhan, a malayalam movie with polarising reviews and directed by Lijo Jose Pellisery like Jallikattu, Churuli, Angamaly Diaries. Please Review Malaikothai Valibhan movie and pls suggest to Movie Audiences and Cinephiles 🔥😊
      Don't miss this Masterpiece 🙏

  • @jennifere.pergola598
    @jennifere.pergola598 3 месяца назад +5

    Sounds like a really good series - I'll have to check it out if it's ever released on DVD. I actually just finished binge-watching the series "12 Monkeys" almost six years after it ended, and that's another one that was consistently good through its run and had a mostly satisfying finale.

    • @leriava
      @leriava 3 месяца назад +1

      OMG Another 12 monkeys fan in the wild! I've just recently finished the whole series again too and binge watching gives you a great feeling of how consistent the writing was all throughout.

    • @jennifere.pergola598
      @jennifere.pergola598 3 месяца назад +1

      @@leriava Definitely! I'm going to go through bits of episodes again just to catch all the foreshadowing that I missed the first time!

    • @leriava
      @leriava 3 месяца назад

      @@jennifere.pergola598 Awesome!

    • @Austral13
      @Austral13 3 месяца назад +2

      12 Monkeys! Yay someone else who knows about the show. I watched that show back when it was on TV lol. It was a fun trying to keep track of everything. Might need to rewatch. ;)

    • @leriava
      @leriava 3 месяца назад +1

      @@Austral13 Definitely recommend a rewatch!

  • @meganhuffmanwrites
    @meganhuffmanwrites 3 месяца назад

    I was wondering when/if you were going to review this! I just knew that when I stumbled across it on Netflix it would be an awesometacular show for you. I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

  • @greggibson7313
    @greggibson7313 3 месяца назад

    Your reviews are the best. Thank you!

  • @justinriley
    @justinriley 3 месяца назад +4

    It's about damn time.

  • @pookiipower435
    @pookiipower435 3 месяца назад +3

    Yeah Blue Eye Samurai was fantastic in every way. Cmon season 2!!!!

  • @acevvvedo
    @acevvvedo 3 месяца назад

    man, hell of a sleeper series, didn't expect it to be so good (all explicit content aside) great story telling and fantastic review Jeremy. didnt expect you'd cover it! 🤝

  • @JustinFike
    @JustinFike 3 месяца назад

    I'm so happy to see you talking about this! It's truly excellent cinema.

  • @gijswiersema
    @gijswiersema 3 месяца назад +6

    Not enough people know of this series. I absolutely love it

  • @Reevnar
    @Reevnar 3 месяца назад +4

    This show was absolutely fantastic! 10/10. One of the best shows of 2023. Can't wait for Season 2.

  • @nue_nue_27
    @nue_nue_27 3 месяца назад

    Dude! I grew up watching you. 😄 it's cool to see you still making review videos! As always your reviews are great 👌

  • @juwaun2013
    @juwaun2013 3 месяца назад +1

    Thank you for putting me on. I put all my homies on too. Shit is dope

  • @isaiasvalladares4210
    @isaiasvalladares4210 3 месяца назад +4

    I gave it a 9.5/10 when it came out mostly due to my binge fest 😂
    Now, over two months laters, I give it a 9-9.5 /10 after the hype - relatively the same. IMO, it really satisfied me with the vibes of an old school Samurai Western flick given a modern twist with impeccable detail to the choreography and quality of animation.
    It did a revenge story very well - like masterfully. It was understandable because it made sense - It was like watching a hunt for truth mixed with Assassin vibes, where finding out clues and leads towards finding out the true identity of the target / person responsible for Mizu’s life.
    Mizu as a protagonist/character is seen as sort of an Anti-hero. The wider cast really helps us to see the bad/good consequences of Mizu’s conscience decisions that she is constantly battling with inside and/or trying to bury deep in her heart.
    It gave me something I wasn’t looking for and left me interested in seeing more. I will agree that the first season’s finale was a bit unfulfilling (no spoilers) but I’m hoping Mizu’s journey in s2 doesn’t step away from writing style/direction s1 did very well.

  • @abbeymanalli5485
    @abbeymanalli5485 3 месяца назад +12

    There's some "making of" content for Blue Eye Samurai, and yes, they did do motion capture and filming actors to get movements accurate. They also worked using real-world physics. For that I would say that Blue Eye Samurai is animation, not anime.
    The characters are fantastic; well-rounded with strengths, flaws, motivations, and growth. I'm looking forward to season 2.

    • @randomcharacter6501
      @randomcharacter6501 3 месяца назад +1

      There's been a few traditional anime that has used those same techniques

    • @jmacosta
      @jmacosta 3 месяца назад

      Your idea of anime is too narrow. Not really making fun of your comment or anything, just saying. Either way, it's not anime proper.
      I think there's nothing more experimental than Japanese anime, when it comes to animation, even if most mainstream shows play it safe, every year there will be gems trying their hand at different ways to move forward in the field, and the results are just as astounding.

    • @Peasham
      @Peasham 3 месяца назад

      ​@@jmacostaEh, nah, the most popular anime shows each year are usually extremely safe when it comes to animation.

    • @jmacosta
      @jmacosta 3 месяца назад

      @@Peasham That's exactly what I said. Read, my dude. Read.

    • @Peasham
      @Peasham 3 месяца назад

      @@jmacosta Are those "gems" you're referring to not some of the most popular anime of any given year?

  • @brandondavis3431
    @brandondavis3431 3 месяца назад

    About time, we I’ve been waiting for some reviewers to do this. It is so good

  • @NionAeon
    @NionAeon 3 месяца назад

    Finally someone big is covering this!
    All I’ve seen is “wow what a show” but no video or topic dedicated to it 😢
    I really want more of this show!

  • @love1peace3
    @love1peace3 3 месяца назад +4

    i was immediately drawn to the biracial identity crisis. as some one who is mixed race i identified with mizu tremendously.
    but i would really love to see taigen and mizu’s relationship turn into something more because it had definitely hinted at that.

  • @cupidsfavouritecherub9327
    @cupidsfavouritecherub9327 3 месяца назад +4

    It's pretty funny to me how westerners are so desensitized to gore and violence but a hint of titty and all of a sudden it's graphic

  • @kipetreal
    @kipetreal 3 месяца назад

    I have been telling you watch this in 3 months now, good that you finally did, it's great

  • @shredmaster2009
    @shredmaster2009 2 месяца назад

    It was so good. You know it's a good story when you have trouble picking your favorite anything- favorite character, favorite scene, favorite line, etc. Everything was so good that I can't possibly pick a favorite anything. It's one of those things that makes you fall in love with storytelling again.

  • @mazaaaya4283
    @mazaaaya4283 3 месяца назад +3

    Ya the ending is kinda trash

  • @johnsoe1676
    @johnsoe1676 3 месяца назад +5

    Show is kinda mid. Power scaling is totally off on the main character and the story telling is just like any other decent anime thats out there. The art style makes damn near every character thats not fat look the same. I enjoyed the history of Japan though

  • @TMaccOK
    @TMaccOK 3 месяца назад

    This show was so amazing! I'm glad you experienced it.

  • @bencurtain
    @bencurtain 3 месяца назад +1

    Thank you for recommending such a good show!

  • @MrBarborosa
    @MrBarborosa 3 месяца назад +3

    Not a good show at all really.

  • @kingjam90
    @kingjam90 3 месяца назад

    Thanks for reviewing this show .. always like to hear your take in awesome shows

  • @rvboyett
    @rvboyett 3 месяца назад

    This wasn't even on my radar. Thanks Jeremy. I'll start watching tonight.

  • @meljay337
    @meljay337 3 месяца назад +1

    I literally just scrolled past this the other day. The cover art was interesting, now I'll definitely check it out.

  • @antonioakpati7441
    @antonioakpati7441 3 месяца назад

    I just realised I've been watching your videos for 13 years now. Crazy

  • @DootDoot93
    @DootDoot93 3 месяца назад

    Seeing Jeremy posted this video convinced me to give the show a shot and… holy crap. This show is straight-up _amazing._

  • @positivevibesrfc
    @positivevibesrfc 3 месяца назад

    I watched the first episode and really enjoyed. I look forward to watching more today. Thanks forbthe recommendation Jeremy.

  • @electriclott
    @electriclott 3 месяца назад +1

    Im not usually a fan of animated shows. But after watching the little preview that you get while scrolling through shows on netflix I decided to give it a try.
    I was blown away by how good rhe storytelling, voice acting and animation were.