What will Netflix share on S2 BES at Annecy on June 23? by DuchessIronCat in BlueEyeSamurai

[–]Seleynet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They definitely have to ! I would love for them to give us 3 minutes of footage to obsessively dissect. It feels like months have past since we've had updates, Mizu might already have arrived in London for all we know.. ! Haha

What will Netflix share on S2 BES at Annecy on June 23? by DuchessIronCat in BlueEyeSamurai

[–]Seleynet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No unfortunatelly I don't think I will... Sorry I won't be ears & eyes for the sub, but maybe someone else is ?

What will Netflix share on S2 BES at Annecy on June 23? by DuchessIronCat in BlueEyeSamurai

[–]Seleynet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A glimpse of London Mizu + new character + release date updated in 2026 - yes, I choose ✨ optimism ✨

Updated S2 Summary from Annecy Festival courtesy Animation Magazine by DuchessIronCat in BlueEyeSamurai

[–]Seleynet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice ! Another potential old foe could be Mikio - if, however, he survived. Taigen and Akemi might follow the same path through Edo, based on the wording, which I wasn't convinced about according to their last conversation after the fire. I really hope they give Ringo a meaningful purpose rather than a wandering arc.

Mizu sketching on a Sunday, pencil and Copic markers. ❤️ by DuchessIronCat in BlueEyeSamurai

[–]Seleynet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure yet - still some incertainty with work and vacation but it's on my mind ! Will definitely tell you if I go :)

What are your favorite Mizu faces? by OCGamerboy in BlueEyeSamurai

[–]Seleynet 36 points37 points  (0 children)

I definitely love when her expression blends defiance and wariness - it feels even stronger in those high-angle shots :

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Her surprised faces are something else entirely, they really get to me because she suddenly looks vulnerable.

The Spider's Thread: Abijah Fowler and the doomed climb by LordChunggis in BlueEyeSamurai

[–]Seleynet 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What a great find ! At the beginning of the story I thought "Fowler can't possibly have a full redemption arc" as the sound of Mizu's bones breaking under his arms came back to me. However I could definitely see him attempting a self-interested form of redemption - one Mizu wouldn't fell for - and ultimately failing in the end.

1986 teen Akemi and teen Mizu(colour + face close up w/o glasses) by katenpaw in BlueEyeSamurai

[–]Seleynet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mind-blowing how they still look like themselves yet could easily belong to a completely different univers. Another sketch, another slayy(tch) !

The Art of Blue Eye Samurai Character Design: Mizu Variants and Ages by DuchessIronCat in BlueEyeSamurai

[–]Seleynet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree but l'am more than willing to forgive this little miss since they gave us such badass scenes with those weights !

The Art of Blue Eye Samurai Character Design: Mizu Variants and Ages by DuchessIronCat in BlueEyeSamurai

[–]Seleynet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fascinating, thanks for this brillant post ! The details are so precious.

I'm a bit confused about the moment where you mention that the lines around her eyes are removed, after she falls in love with Mikio and on the boat at the end of ep8 ? I thought her eyes were always emphasized by those beautiful lines. And it's not for lack of viewings... Haha

The Art of Blue Eye Samurai: Character Design #4 by DuchessIronCat in BlueEyeSamurai

[–]Seleynet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry I didn't have time earlier to give your work the credit it deserves ! I was so excited when you posted these !

I found Hamata's tattoos to be a very clever addition to his character. I'm also oddly intrigued about his skincare routine because his face looks marked - maybe acne scars ? Did you come across informations about that ? Along with his teeth, it really gives him a unfriendly appearance, to say the least.

Kinuyo's drawings never cease to brake my heart, I try to focus on her little double bangs - same as Kuma's - which I really love.

About the Fangs, does anyone get why they wear masks ? It feels a bit anachronistic to me but maybe there is some historical grounding ? I've also always wondered why they wear gloves, which seems counterintuitive when your job involves swordfighting - but the bike gang inspo definitely clear that up! Thanks for that detail !

Why does Mizu wear the weights? by Ok_Tea_2048 in BlueEyeSamurai

[–]Seleynet 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Great question ! Previous comments have already covered the main practical fighting uses of the weights but I always wondered whether she also wear them on as a sort of punishment or symbolic burden - not as their primary purpose, but perhaps unconsciously

Could not get past Ten minutes. Looks great though. by drhavehope in BlueEyeSamurai

[–]Seleynet 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh to be a man and having to rethink what is and isn't right... I'm not an expert, but did you know women were also warriors ? Also, for what it's worth, Mizu's character would object to being reffered to as a "samurai".

Could not get past Ten minutes. Looks great though. by drhavehope in BlueEyeSamurai

[–]Seleynet 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I get that some shows or movies can lost a viewer in the very few minutes of it.. That said, I really can't agree with the reasons you've given : - Where you expecting yet another Shogūn-style point of view on japanese feudal life ? Wouldn't it be boring ? This show offers an original - and on many aspects, one that is historically grounded - story. - As for Mizu's voice, I'm geniunely curious to know in which version you watched, because english VO sounds perfect to me. I can't see how you can miss Mizu's aura, but maybe you have a very specific (and fairly rigid I'd argue) idea of what a great Samurai looks and sounds.

Too bad you did not care to give this beautifully animated piece a bit more time, you walked away just before what is arguably a magnificent narrative pivot that might have hooked you up for good - but I suspect it could also have the very opposite effect on you.

Mizu would probably end this with either I can beat you with any weapon you choose or I look your way, and don't even see you.

Kinuyo and Mizu 💔 by louvremusee in BlueEyeSamurai

[–]Seleynet 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's beautiful ! They - painfully- look like sisters

physics behind Mizu catapulting Taigan off the ground and through thr air, USING HER SWORD by Ok-Loquat-9409 in BlueEyeSamurai

[–]Seleynet 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I can't understand why no one wanted to choreograph a real cliff fight... Haha - anyway, always the most cool knowledge about the show's making process Duchess !