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For essentially the most half, Netflix’s huge Annecy Animation Movie Pageant slate was centered on brand-new tasks quite than returning sequence (there’s a distinct lack of them, to be honest), however one exception was Blue Eye Samurai season 2. Throughout its Netflix Collection Animation: Get Prepared for What’s Subsequent! Presentation, audiences on the pageant had been handled to some early first seems to be at season 2 along with some recent new teases from the artistic group spearheading the brand new episodes.
The sequence was introduced as a part of Netflix’s Grownup Spectacle lineup, which additionally included previews for Magic: The Gathering and the announcement of its new studio, plus a primary take a look at Splinter Cell: Deathwatch forward of its launch later this 12 months.
We kicked off the phase with a jaw-dropping sizzle reel and commentary from co-creators Michael Inexperienced and Amber Noizumi, alongside government producer Jane Wu, all of whom dialed in just about to share what’s in retailer after being launched by Dylan Thomas, director of Grownup Animation for Netflix. Thomas mentioned, “Whereas I can’t say a lot, I’ll say that one way or the other the scripts and the storyboards are crazier, they’re greater, and much more heart-wrenching than season one.
They actually outdid themselves.”
The group behind the present expressed their gratitude to followers of the present, which allowed them to get a renewal. “After we began Blue Eye Samurai, we had no concept if anybody would care,” mentioned Amber Noizumi. “We simply wished to inform this story. However the followers confirmed up, thanks.” That renewal got here in late 2023 for a second season consisting of 6 episodes and the present has since picked up a slew of awards.
The theme of season 2? Revenge continues to be very a lot the secret as our hero (and season 1 antagonist) heads to London. “Being a samurai is a demon’s path, suffering from loss of life,” says Mizu within the new clip. “Revenge doesn’t hesitate. And I’ll have it.”
A number of clips and first look pictures from the brand new season, but to be launched to the general public, debuted to audiences within the Annecy tent. Some behind-the-scenes clips showcased varied stunt actors offering live-action references for the upcoming season, doubling down on its roots in live-action stunt choreography. Govt producer Jane Wu described the motion as being staged with the identical philosophy as live-action struggle sequences, pushing the animation medium additional than ever.
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Staying with regards to what to anticipate from season 2, the group confirmed your favorites will all be returning, like Taigen, Ringo, Akemi, and The Swordmaker.
“There are additionally going to be possibly some folks you thought died… who possibly are nonetheless alive,” hinted co-creator Noizumi with a smirk, with Inexperienced questioning whether or not she simply dropped a serious spoiler. Who might that be referring to? There was a lot of death in season 1, so there’s a large web to solid. May any of Mizu’s earlier adversaries be again like Chiaki, Kinuyo, Mikio, or Okiyama? Maybe Noizumi is referring to Seki? What about Heiji Shindo? There are a variety of choices.
Blue Eye Samurai. Maya Erskine as Mizu in Blue Eye Samurai season 1 – Cr. COURTESY OF NETFLIX © 2023
In different Blue Eye Samurai information, we not too long ago reported two main castings for the upcoming season, together with the inclusion of Freddie Fox and Eve Ridley.
For a full record of all the brand new bulletins that got here out of the Annecy Movie Pageant, take a look at our full Annecy recap right here. Are you excited for the return of Blue Eye Samurai? Tell us within the feedback down under.
