Blue Eye Samurai creators hope to have season 2 out in 2026: Everything we know

Blue Eye Samurai is hands down one of the best adult animated shows on Netflix. Back in December 2023, the show was renewed for a second season, and fans have been patiently waiting for new updates on the upcoming installment. As of Aug. 19, we received some new information on season 2, but unfortunately, it's not good news at all.

During an August 2024 interview with Collider, Blue Eye Samurai creators Michael Green and Amber Noizumi, producer and director Jane Wu, and sound supervisor Myron Nettinga revealed some new information about the second season, like where they are in the production process, how many episodes there will be, and when fans can expect it to come out.

According to Green and Noizumi, we will see a cut in the total episode count for season 2. Instead of there being eight episodes like in season 1, there will only be six episodes in the second season. However, we can still count on each episode to be about 44 minutes long. When it comes to when we could possibly see Blue Eye Samurai season 2 on Netflix, Green and Noizumi tell Collider that they hope to have the second season out in 2026.

While they would like to have season 2 out as soon as possible, Blue Eye Samurai being a high-quality show that is not only costly but also requires a lot of behind-the-scenes work, makes it difficult for this to happen. Below, we shared what Wu said about where they are in the filmmaking process for season 2.

"We’re in panic mode right now because we still have a schedule and we still have a budget, and we’re trying to get all that to talk to each other. We’re in the beginnings of production and getting it started, and everything else is in the planning stages."

- Jane Wu

As reported by Collider, only four episodes of Blue Eye Samurai season 2 have been written so far.

Blue Eye Samurai season 1 was released on Netflix in November 2023, and tons of people tuned in to see what the show was all about. Critics and regular viewers alike had mostly positive things to say about the series. In fact, the first season was even given a perfect Tomatometer score of 100% and a 96% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

The show has been praised for being aesthetically pleasing, having an engaging storyline, being filled with plenty of action, etc. The voice cast was even applauded for giving exceptional performances through and through. Since there were so many positives about the first season, we weren't necessarily surprised that a Blue Eye Samurai season 2 was announced. But we were shocked by how soon Netflix gave the green light

It only took a little over a month for Netflix to announce a season 2 renewal. The streamer doesn't usually renew its new shows so soon, but it looks like Netflix really saw this show's potential.

Here's what Noizumi and Green had this to say about the renewal:

"When we started this project, we made a commitment to take this very personal story set in Edo-period Japan and bring it to life in the most authentic and beautiful way possible. Our animators, historians, musicians, martial artists, and voice cast made this a reality beyond our expectations. We are thankful to our entire team and to our viewers from all over the world who have shown such passion for Mizu and her path of revenge. Mizu has a lot more blood to spill! We are deeply grateful to our incredible partners at Netflix for letting the journey continue."

- Netflix

Blue Eye Samurai follows Mizu, a mixed-race master of the sword who's hellbent on revenge. She's been an outcast all of her life because of her biracial identity. Now, she's older and lives life in disguise as she sets out on a journey to find and kill the four white men who made her an outsider and into a self-described “monster.” Joining her on her journey is a soba maker named Ringo, an arrogant samurai named Taigen, and a princess named Akemi.

Maya Erskine voices the protagonist, Mizu. In addition, Masi Oka (Ringo), Brenda Song (Akemi), Darren Barnet (Taigen), George Takei (Seki), Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa (The Swordmaker), Randall Park (Heiji Shindo), Kenneth Branagh (Abijah Fowler), Stephanie Hsu (Ise), Ming-Na Wen (Madame Kaji), Harry Shum Jr. (Takayoshi) and Mark Dacascos (Chiaki) are also in the voice cast.

According to Netflix, Green and Noizumi had already had a second season planned out. They were just hoping that many people would watch the first season so that Netflix would give the green light for another season. Well, it looks like tons of people really did tune in and watch season 1 because a Blue Eye Samurai season 2 is officially a go at Netflix.

The first season ends with Mizu on a ship heading to London in search of the two remaining white men. Below deck is Abijah Fowler, who Mizu is keeping prisoner. When asked if Mizu's journey to London will be in a second season, Green told Netflix that it will be.

Noizumi had this to say about Mizu's journey to London in season 2:

"It would be an interesting part of Mizu’s personal journey to see how Europeans react to her. What would she think of Western culture when she’s suddenly immersed in it? Are they all the monsters she thinks they are?"

- Netflix

As the show moves further in the production process, we should learn more about Blue Eye Samurai season 2. Of course, you can count on us at Netflix Life to keep you constantly updated. As more information comes out, we'll be sure to update this space.