Blue Eye Samurai Episode 1 | Group Reaction

[@Thenormies]

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[@houseofaction]

yes it is Anime, the term anime is a japnese term that refers to ALL animated series including american ones

[@Kira1Lawliet]

You're in for a treat. This was the ONE show I was comfortable with beating X-Men 97 for the Emmy.

[@piusdoe8984]

Well obviously. This is actually strong narrative instead of good cartoon writing

[@dan8237]

I would've accepted Scavenger's Reign winning too but I agree this is one of the all time greats as well.

[@andersonsantiago1407]

X-Men? Are you for real?

[@dan8237]

@@andersonsantiago1407 Did you watch it? I don't think it was better than Scavenger's Reign or Blue Eye Samurai but X-men 97 deserved the nomination

[@andersonsantiago1407]

@@dan8237 No I didn't, but I was like... How can X-Men compete with this? 😅

[@TheFiddler69]

This is easily one of the best shows that came out recently. Great choice

[@codywalsh2075]

I agree

[@tinal8447]

You guys are not ready for this incredible series! And I am excited about this journey!!

[@mt32boi45]

This shit is not incredible,just racist af

[@AndyBestHP]

Between Arcane, Blue Eye Samurai and Scavengers Reign we've been spoiled with meticulously made, god-tier animated shows for adults. If anyone reads this and has other recs, plz let me know.

[@Fireheart__]

And Castlevania !!!! ^^^

[@GoldenPhoenix101]

Not sure if it counts as god tier, but Twilight of the Gods just dropped on Netflix and it's pretty decent! (Norse mythology based adult animation revenge story)

[@chrisgooden4684]

@@GoldenPhoenix101twillight of the gods definitely was surprisingly fun and enjoyable to watch they def should watch it too.

[@kroneexe]

And Pantheon, but no one has seen Pantheon despite it being a masterpiece.

[@GamiCross]

dunno about Arcane. Vox Machina would do better in that spot.

[@jimmygreer2140]

UGH!!! FINALLY!!! But was really hoping for a larger couch crew for this one. It really is AMAZING!!! The animation style is brilliant...I love how they used REAL actors & stuntmen for the foundation of the animation. The story is awesome. The acting is fantastic. This literally was one of the best shows of the past year or so. This show brought me back to anime cause it's really THAT good.

[@joits]

just glad Pat wasn't part of this.

[@Yumiizoom]

WAIT THEY USED REAL ACTORS AND STUNT MEN?? NO WONDER IT WAS SO GOOD

[@jimmygreer2140]

@Yumiizoom yeah, they actually filmed the stunts & stuff. I'm not sure if they just animated directly over it or if they were drawing that particular frame they were looking at. But they absolutely did film trained martial artists performing what ended up on screen. I absolutely love that animation style. It's extremely realistic but you can also punch things up (turn a basic studio into a beautiful beachside location) & do things with the camera that aren't that practical. I know it's not "strictly" amine but to me it's just so visually appealing.

[@Yumiizoom]

Honestly thank you for this fact it just made watching the show 10x better lol​@@jimmygreer2140

[@AnnMegFair]

So happy to see you guys react to this! Mizu quickly became one of my favourite characters in anything every. It's rare to get a character THIS COMPLEX and at odds with themselves and still make it work so beautifully. And on top of that, the show is so visually STUNNING, the writing is phenomenal, like there were bits of dialogue where I had to pause and process just how gorgeous it is written. This is up there as one of my Netflix favourites.

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

Moral of the episode: Peaches. 🍑

[@RevanMaverick]

I love this animation style so much. I'm glad it has mature themes, like an R-rated Arcane. The action choreography is so good!

[@jager3090]

People get it confused often but you mean art style, not animation style. Art style is how the characters and backgrounds look. Animation is how they actually move, their motions.

[@RevanMaverick]

@@jager3090 Yeah, It's more so the art style that I see some similarities. When it comes to animation style, I prefer Arcane.

[@jasonmarbach]

Oh yeah man, I am *seated* for this one. Ep 5 is arguably the best episode of television in human history, as far as I'm concerned. Let's do it.

[@SpockNRoll]

THE GASP I GUSPED WHEN I SAW YOU GUYS ARE REACTING TO THIS

[@ryanv6785]

this show got me to restart my Patreon. You guys did not disappoint

[@MeAuntieNora]

Same

[@Umbra2079]

That's good to know

[@cnngb6430]

Worst decision I made tbh. Didn't realize the video in Patreon will be blurred out. What is the point of an uncut reaction if I can't even see the video they are reacting to. i wish they had previews for their videos so I know not to waste my time.

[@ryanv6785]

@@cnngb6430 nobody shows videos on any uncut reactions. it's a copyright violation. you're supposed to watch your own copy

[@FedGG]

YESSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Easily one of my favorite series of the year it premiered. The characterization and arc of each of the characters is incredible. As Suraj said, although the characters' paths are familiar, there are enough surprises which makes the series a delight to watch. The type of animation, the fight choreography and other aspects make it a fantastic binge.

[@TheOnlyHawkeye666]

I have to admit, I wasn't expecting much from this series when I first started watching it. But by the end I was dying for season 2, also was happy to hear it got nominated and won!! Really hope you guys enjoy this show as much as I did........and good luck with the editing for KZbin 😂😂

[@HighfalutinRasputin]

Glad to see the reaction to this show! The Showrunner for Blue Eye Samurai is Michael Green; he's done a ton of cool shows and movies. He wrote Bladerunner 2049, Logan, one of my favorite shows that only got a single season: Kings (2009)! He was also a writer for Heroes and a bunch of other stuff, really looking forward to more reactions from you guys!

[@SpockNRoll]

Also! The co-creator of the show is Amber Noizumi, his spouse, and I read somewhere that they were inspired to create the show because their daughter is mixed race with blue eyes

[@theanafront3746]

Amber Noizumi (who is also the Showrunner/Creator) also gave us those over-the-top, super-violent (and hilarious) action sequences in "Metalocalypse" ! You can really see her messed up sense of humor and creativity in some of these fights (looking at you, Ep. 6) ❤️

[@iamkerok]

Excited to watch this show again. Nothing but quality all through.

[@VanDavis]

I can't believe there aren't more reactions to this series! I know it'll take a lot of...creative editing at points 😂 but it's so incredible!

[@xalanx22]

Nah this show is fucking goated. Episode 5 doe 👀…. Very much making the Patreon worth for me 😂

[@wtimmins]

I'm laughing SOOOO hard at your reaction to the dojo fight. HAHAHAHA

[@Slimerree-]

all i have to say is this came out right around that time when netflix caught wave of how animation was getting received and the execution for this show just goes up and up and up. 8 weeks of gas

[@chance757]

I LOVE THIS SHOWWWWW! been begging people to watch since it came out! glad you guys caught on 💕

[@drummahjpiv]

Oh yall are gonna love this

[@dannybob42]

Forging swords still happens, Sir Terry Pratchett forged his own sword when he was knighted, he dug up his own ore, learned to smelt, added a meteorite ore and forged it all by himself. Per UK Knife laws he put it away somewhere safe ofc. Blue Eye Samurai is great, oh so violent too, but a visual spectacle.

[@Animalfriend777]

lol i just made a moment about this as well

[@MrVvulf]

I was quite surprised that nowhere in the comments was mention of Tutankhamun's 3000+ year old weapon made from meteorite. I suspect there were other ancient examples, with most being destroyed or simply lost over the millennia.

[@evilbob7597]

Love that you're reacting to this great show

[@leav4g]

I love when he said "You getting beat up over there". Congratulations 🎉❤❤

[@hacho378]

Yeeees!!!! So glad to see you guys reacting to this. BEST animated series I have seen. Ever. Enjoyed this show even more than I thought I would!

[@emptyasmrman]

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES I've been waiting forever to have Blind Wave hop on this show and as per usual the Normies swoosh in and start greatness yet again.

[@jimmygreer2140]

That dueling scene at the end of the episode absolutely & totally hooked me onto this series. I just effing love the way that she could predict the outcomes based off of the stance & positioning and what she must do to counter what he intends to do. And then they pay it off by making it short & sweet like most Samurai duels would've been. That was just a chef's kiss moment of storytelling right there. Able to draw out the tension of this moment, give us a little more action, and then pay it off. But also giving us insight into our protagonist...she's so damn good she can predict her opponents moves. Also, fun fact. The showrunner is a storyboard artist and has worked on Game of Thrones in that capacity. Her husband happens to be one of the directors for the GRRMverse. I think he did the episode before The Long Night where Brienne gets knighted and then has done episodes for HotD. And she's done the storyboard work for those episodes. But then took her artistry and storytelling to do this project. And a brilliant project too. One reason I wanted YOU guys specifically to react to this series is because I figured many of you would relate to the story. Being seen as an outsider in your own country/culture....like how ya'll aren't "Indian enough" for your family back home and ya'll aren't "white enough to be American". I felt like ya'll would really enjoy that aspect to this story....along with EVERYTHING about this show being immaculate. I know the showrunner wanted to tell a story like that for having grown up the same way...mixed Asian race in America. Not Asian enough for her extended family. Not white enough to be accepted in America. The soundtrack, the sound design, the animation styles, the direction, the editing, the "set designs" (cause yes, they actually built sets and shot on locations for this series)....god, I'm just drowning in jealousy seeing ya'll get to enjoy this show for the 1st time. It really is THAT good where it's basically mind-blowing stuff.

[@ThatBrunetteFromCali]

I binged this in three days.

[@aubryellaotero1064]

This show is perfect for you guys 😭 I can’t wait for these reactions

[@WorldsPhamous]

Dear Suraj, The Samurai Trilogy. Directed by Hiroshi Inagaki. 1954-1956. Slightly dated, but the look, feel, costumes, and story still hold up. It's a biopic about the greatest duelist in Japanese history… Musashi Miyamoto. Don't let your bias against older movies stop you from experiencing great things. I saw this for the first time in 2021. Wish I'd seen the trilogy way sooner. With love, WP

[@bridgethaines7127]

When Sir Terry Pratchet was knighted, he made his own sword, from metal from a meteorite :D

[@rustecohle591]

I’m so happy we have the PIP feature for this channel now.

[@aubryellaotero1064]

“That’s a strong ass butcher’s knife” funny thing about the blacksmith who made that knife….

[@zacretzer]

Incredible journey of a show. I was so happy to see it win the Emmy!

[@josephine4s]

When I recommend this show to people, I describe the plot as a mixture between kill Bill and Mamma Mia

[@kentinson1670]

Those two films are on the opposite centrum of each other yet they fit so accurately with BES's story

[@josephine4s]

@ 😂 If only Mizu’s “Mother” ran a hotel. Functionally, I suppose a brothel could be close enough, but she seems to exclusively be an independent contractor of sex work.

[@Animalfriend777]

Sir Terry Pratchet, an amazing fantasy writer, had a sword made from a meteorite after he was knighted because he felt a knight needed a sword

[@sheryll1536]

Can’t believe I binge watched this like a week ago and y’all are dropping reactions: the stars have aligned

[@basharic3162]

Ya'll are in for a great time. This show is top-tier in every aspect. Hyped to see ya'll react to it. Even the little one was feeling it! 👊

[@Cozysoloplayer1]

Wow! I can’t believe you guys haven’t reacted to this amazing masterpiece of animated series! But so happy that you are now 😁

[@operative2136]

This show was seriously the best show of 2023 for me.

[@criticalchai]

i really enjoyed the nightingale floorboards of the entrance hallway. the squeaky floorboards were to make it harder for anyone trying to sneak in. shuch a cool detail. they did such a great job with this series.

[@WyzetheProphet]

This show was so good can't wait for you guys to take this ride

[@senthia.]

I live for this show it’s so good I can’t wait for season two!!!

[@MoneyGist]

An impurity in the right place is a quality. - Sword Father

[@Lrn2Bebop]

been waiting for you guys to react to this. Masterpiece in film making

[@kingkaidelam2997]

19:29 other way around then eventually the legend Kurosawa arrived on scene around 1960

[@OrdinaryInspiration]

It's a beautiful, amazing show. A well made sword of a show.

[@PxcketsIsThugTastic]

I used to pray for times like these.

[@AceofDymonds]

Whelp, Oct 2 and 9 are going to be lit. This series is a 10/10. Arcane, Spider-Verse (1 and especially 2), and this show have me genuinely excited to see where artists are going to take animation. They're not only beautiful, but also incorporate the medium into the storytelling in creative ways that make being a "cartoon" a real asset. These feel fresh and innovative, and it's awesome to have that creativity hand-in-hand with awesome characters and plotlines. Can't wait for the rest of these reactions and (eventually) Season 2.

[@goat1408]

that fire from 2023....boom!

[@kylecorwin6231]

Sir. Terry Pratchett was knighted with a sword he made (at least partly) from a meteorite.

[@theanafront3746]

One of the two Creators for this series is Amber Noizumi, who gave us those hilarious, excessively violent, and completely batshit action sequences in the show "Metalocalypse" (another one of my favorites). AND IT SHOWS 🤣

[@virgobutterfly1680]

I loved this series! What a treat. ❤

[@mattrangel2050]

Thank you for watching my favorite show :') enjoy

[@wombat5334]

Oh, this is gonna be great!

[@juantwotree5710]

No! I can’t wait for the rest.

[@jimmygreer2140]

Chris out here dropping it on the glass from the jump with a big ole thump. Bruh is talking about PERFECTION after episode 1 and letting everyone know just how big & girthy it is. But he's absolutely right. I think everyone can pretty much agree that Breaking Bad is about one of the most perfect series ever made. Well, I think the last time I checked Blue Eye Samurai was beating Breaking Bad on Rotten Tomatoes (critic AND viewers). So yeah, buckle up guys cause you are ABSOLUTELY about to begin a Breaking Bad level of a journey. Seriously, I'm getting so upset that it's taken ya'll THIS long to get around to it. And why just the smol couch crew? This show deserves the full crew. Like this show is SOOOOOOOOOOO good you should be bringing back Micky & Mikey, Ben & Hannah, White Pat, Nahid, Boh, Preeti, the hippie couple, and other Normies from the past.

[@sakurap95]

“Peaches!” 🍑 😂

[@doctor_del]

Hell yeah brothers!

[@leav4g]

Finally. Im here for it. ❤🎉

[@Run1tBackTV]

ngl i was hoping The Legend of Vox Machina was next in line

[@Groove_Gamer]

Blue Eye Samurai and Silo were my top shows last year.

[@carrieknief7490]

Oh hell yeah, let's goooo!!

[@codywalsh2075]

Oooh yes, I've been waiting for this 😌

[@shogunspear9739]

it was believed in ancient japan that women were not allowed to be a blacksmith

[@MoneyGist]

I don't know how you guys are going to stretch this over 2 months cause this show was made for binging.

[@robertcampbell8070]

Interestingly enough, this takes place during the 17th century Edo period, and the first settlement of the area that would become New York city occured in 1624.

[@Anime4ever92]

YES Finally, I ❤this series

[@GamiCross]

"Has anyone forged a sword out of a meteorite?" Off the top of my head: Terry Pratchett did.

[@iamsyntai2565]

There are some shows where I was wondering why they havent reacted to them yet. This was one of them. Happy to see them enjoy it. -Blue Eye Samurai -Severance (especially considering how Suraj loves mysteriy shows like LOST. He would love it) -Barry -From (A little bit annoying considering how unbelievable some characters act, but still entertaining)

[@ACWraith]

Welcome to a tale of revenge for... having a mixed heritage.

[@MichaelaEvans]

Suraj I can't believe you didn't recognize Ringo's voice actor. Masi Oka played Hiro from Heroes 😮

[@TheOnlyHawkeye666]

Yeah, I was flooded when I found that out. I LOVED him in Heroes! Also the Princess's attendant is George Takei

[@oo_ngi]

YESSS IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THISS

[@goat1408]

43:48 THE ONLY SHANG TSUNG!!

[@MideXIII]

Yeah I’m so seated it’s crazy

[@benfrankiii]

45:00 it’s pretty perfect

[@leav4g]

I think her meaning of "typhoon" was deep. She is on a mission and he will take her off course.

[@phillipjthomas3476]

Is Marketa…glowing? Beautiful. 👏🏾

[@goonanhate101]

By the time you get to the fights in the later episodes, everything she did to those men in that dojo is gonna look like a friendly sparring competition by comparison. And Ringo is one of the best side characters in any project I’ve watched in the past few years. His comedy power only increases. He is also voiced by the Japanese actor who played the Time traveler in the show heroes.

[@zachtheraven5007]

This series is so good also they have confirmed that there will be season two

[@zachtheraven5007]

It won several awards

[@joykundu123]

About time you guys....

[@D.HILL2X]

The voice actress stars in the Prime series Mr. & Mrs. Smith with Donald (Childish Gambino) Glover. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@BiggySn1p3r]

Great show, but still waiting for that 'Legend of Vox Machina' D&D show reaction (Season 3 just came out).

[@playfulpanthress]

18:28 My dudes, in the old days, whores taught you boys and men how to have sex. How to give and receive pleasure. Some cultures it was a matter of house pride to be a proficient lover. Made for decent bragging rights. And if the house ever lost its fortune, it was a way to get an elderly widow of means to leave her fortune to him. 😉

[@sinoy1]

Ah, the Full Metal Four react to Blue Eye Samurai....you sunavabish Im in!

[@AL-tf9rq]

So is this per week release? Need to know so I can plan to watch y’all react to Episode 5

[@InugamiTheHound]

Peaches!

[@Wizznilliam]

Sounds like these guys need to watch Shogun if they haven't already

[@CoutureThug]

Shogun was so good I took a trip to Japan in August just to see cool castles and the culture

[@Wizznilliam]

@@CoutureThug Yes. It was VERY good. Surprisingly entertaining and educational.

[@Illvester42]

Welcome to one of the coolest shows otg.

[@Macintosh1001]

Heck yeah!🔥

[@dissimilar5]

19:27 Other way around actually.

[@TheMike2e]

I'm looking forward to Chris freaking out to a certain song in a later episode.

[@NoaD.G]

Peaches.

[@Bmlives]

Yess!!! YA-TA!!! 😂😂🎉🎉😂😂 I'm so happy

[@sweetcashmere]

X-Men 97 or Solo Leveling plllzzzzzzz, but this is a great show. Can't wait for season 2!

[@yoga_bear.]

there gonna react to xmen. put it's gonna be on twitch and it's gonna come out on KZbin October.

[@TheFiddler69]

Second the solo leveling shout

[@COTG69]

Dont be ashamed. I just made it to the halfway of blue eye Samurai

[@DDnDexter]

finallyyy

[@MoneyGist]

You guys should do an oldie and react to Heroes.

[@WittyKittyRitzy]

Maaan he grew his hair out of looking like those Gurus who gives *special* spiritual cleansing 😅