Blue Eye Samurai Creators Address All Those Thirsty TikTok Edits: ‘Is That A Compliment Or Are They Making Fun Of Us?’

When it comes to the best and most binge-worthy shows on Netflix , Blue Eye Samurai takes the lead for me in a million different ways. While a second season is confirmed (which you'll be able to watch with a Netflix subscription whenever it releases), originally Blue Eye Samurai wasn't guaranteed a continuation, especially when underrated Netflix shows get canceled so frequently – that is, until the edits began to pour in, something for which the creators are ever grateful for.

I am, of course, talking about how social media aided this Netflix series, which follows a Japanese female warrior of mixed race. Blue Eye Samurai exploded after edits of the main character, Mizu, and several other characters, began to spread across mediums like TikTok, Twitter, and more in December 2023 and into the new year.

After the adult animated series scored a 2024 Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Animated Program, I had the chance to speak with the co-creators (and real-life married couple), Amber Noizumi and Michael Green, and I knew I had to ask about the effect social media had on the show. Noizumi was quick to say they are so "grateful" and there's no better accomplishment than being able to "capture the attention" of younger generations these days:

Green agreed, saying that while the two are "not really on social media," they love to see the edits from their kids and what people "gravitated" towards with the show. Of course, some edits can be a bit hard to decipher, so much so that he's felt the need to ask his children if it's a "compliment" or if it's "making fun" of the series, jokingly saying, "it's both" sometimes:

Green has also written for movies like the X-Men feature Logan, Alien: Covenant, Blade Runner 2049 (which is receiving a sequel TV series, Blade Runner 2099 ), and more, but I think Blue Eye Samurai is some of his best work to date with his Noizumi – and the fan edits are clear proof of the love of that.

Blue Eye Samurai’s second season is expected to appear on Netflix's TV schedule at some point. While it might not be part of the 2024 TV premiere lineup , there's hope it will arrive within the next year – and when that happens, I'll be ready with my TikTok algorithm.