Mizu breaks bones in London in new Blue Eye Samurai season 2 clip

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It has been over two years since Blue Eye Samurai debuted on Netflix. Blending breathtaking animation with raw, visceral action, the series quickly cemented its status as a critical darling. Fans have been eagerly awaiting the second chapter ever since. While a brief teaser released last summer offered a glimpse of Mizu (Maya Erskine) leading a peasant uprising during a flashback, we finally have our most substantial preview of what is to come.

During a panel at the 2026 Annecy Festival, Netflix showcased a minute of exclusive footage from the upcoming second season. Although an official premiere date remains elusive, this sneak peek sheds light on the trajectory of Mizu’s relentless quest.

The first season concluded with a pivotal turn of events: Mizu secured the treacherous arms dealer Abijah Fowler (Kenneth Branagh) and set sail for London, determined to track down the remaining men who might be her father. The new footage offers an intriguing look at her arrival in Europe.

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It appears that the grueling voyage has softened Mizu’s stance toward her captive. By the time they reach English soil, Fowler is no longer confined to a cell; instead, he stands beside her on the shoreline, promising to deliver the men she hunts within days. He reflects on his past, noting that his absence from London has been significant, yet he speaks with the confidence of a man who once held the entire city in his palm.

To lure out her targets—Routely and Skeffington—Mizu enters a brutal underground fighting ring. As the audience jeers at the newcomer, Fowler watches with a chilling, calculated satisfaction. The tide turns quickly when Mizu shifts from defensive posturing to lethal precision, delivering a series of bone-shattering strikes. When an opponent is handed a weapon, it merely serves as a catalyst for Mizu to fully display her own formidable lethality.

While we await a firm release date, this preview serves as a high-octane reminder of why Blue Eye Samurai remains one of the most anticipated returns on television. We look forward to seeing how Mizu’s journey in the West unfolds and the fate of those she left behind in Japan.

Source: Polygon