It has been over two years since Mizu (voiced by Maya Erskine) embarked on her harrowing, blood-soaked quest across Edo-era Japan in Netflix’s visually stunning animated revenge saga, Blue Eye Samurai. While the show secured a well-deserved renewal back in 2023, fans have been left in the dark since the brief teaser featurette debuted in August 2025.
Thankfully, Netflix has finally broken the silence, confirming that production is moving forward and that the highly anticipated second season will be showcased this June at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival.
The first season concluded with Mizu turning her back on her companions, setting her sights on London to track down the remaining two men she believes to be her father, following the lead provided by the treacherous Irish smuggler Abijah Fowler (Kenneth Branagh). According to the new logline, Mizu’s relentless pursuit continues in the British capital, where she will navigate a treacherous path filled with new allies, formidable old enemies, and the weight of her own past trauma. Meanwhile, back in Japan, her former apprentice Ringo (Masi Oka)—clinging to the belief that Mizu perished in the fires of Edo—seeks a fresh start, while Princess Akemi (Brenda Song) and the proud swordsman Taigen (Darren Barnet) must maneuver through the dangerous political landscape following the Shogun’s death.
Beyond the long-awaited update on Blue Eye Samurai, Netflix has unveiled a robust lineup of animated projects slated for the festival. Highlights include the upcoming Ghostbusters animated series—first announced in 2022 and now scheduled for a 2027 release—alongside Ricky Gervais’ adult animated comedy Alley Cats, arriving August 7. Viewers can also look forward to the alternate-history anime Sparks of Tomorrow, launching July 5, as well as Brad Bird’s Ray Gunn and The Ribbon Hero, a fresh adaptation of Osamu Tezuka’s iconic shōjo manga, Princess Knight.
Source: Polygon
