Anime NYC is full of plenty of new information about some of Netflix’s most popular animated series. The teaser trailer for season two of Blue Eye Samurai was one of the studio’s big reveals at the convention. Take a look below:
An adult animated series with a unique art style, the first season of Blue Eye Samurai came out in 2023. It was well-rated by both audiences and critics for its portrayal of a samurai revenge plot. The story follows Mizu, a mixed-race samurai disguised as a man in Edo-period Japan. Mizu is hunting down her (suspected) father for kidnapping her mother and for her own “impure” existence.
The first season tied real history to its plotline, from existing political tensions to significant events. The first season ended with a fictional battle during the very real Great Fire of 1657 (also known as the Meireki Fire), a tragedy that destroyed a large portion of Edo and killed nearly a hundred thousand people. Mizu then started a seafaring journey to London to uncover more of her own history.
In Season 2, Mizu’s bloody quest continues in London, where she faces new friends, old foes, and her own demons. In Japan, Akemi and Taigen navigate Edo Castle under a dangerous new Shogun, while Ringo searches for new purpose.
The new trailer shows a begrudging deal and Mizu’s treacherous travels across the ocean and through a storm, but doesn’t present us with much new information. We already knew Mizu was on her way to London, and we still don’t know what will happen when (and if) she gets there.
Season 2 of Blue Eye Samurai promises more bloody action, vengeance, and complicated politics. We can also expect to see more from the friends Mizu made in season 1. The new episodes can be expected to drop on Netflix in January 2027.