A Near Perfect Pilot. Peaches. | Blue Eye Samurai Ep 1x1 Reaction & Review | Netflix

[@CarmenBrunnaDuarte]

"We went from like nationalism to racism so fast" As usually does, to be frank.

[@patrickwaldeck6681]

Especially 1600's Japan. One of the most xenophobic places ever.

[@celestialcass]

They are not so different if you live in a place with a huge majority ethnic population!

[@mray4784]

South Africa.

[@Hohum37]

A detail - the knife that the protagonist used to cut off the flesh traders fingers, that they found on the table behind them - was actually made by them - it bears their mark.

[@syngyne]

"I thought this was going to be more of a kids' show" me: oh no

[@mmagnenat]

The kill bill soundtrack is just so fitting as it represents the impurity, the mixed race part of the story.

[@Paul-D-Hoff]

Mizu dropping the weights in the fight was one of the best fighting reveals I've seen.

[@DJKuroh]

Some Dragon Ball Z shit.

[@Kmooooon]

It immediately made me think of Rock Lee vs Gaara in Naruto lol

[@tigqc]

That and her no look move at the end of the duel in Episode II.

[@websnarf]

IM: "You are wonderful!" W/DPR: "Then why are you smiling?" IM: "Because I know something that you do not know. ... I am not left handed!" :)

[@joshgreiner2599]

The Kill Bill song is actually called "Battle Without Honor or Humanity" so regardless of its association with Kill Bill, it absolutely fits right in with the theme of the show.

[@iczorro]

That song was the closing tune of a morning show I listened to devotedly in the 2000s in San Diego. Mikey Show represent.

[@streeTkiDwannaBe]

Song title is from the famous Yakuza film series it was reused from. Specifically the film New Battles Without Honor Or Humanity (2000)

[@RazorbackX99]

"I thought this was a kid's show..." Oh boy... :D

[@funkyd3321]

Netflix has been producing some legendary original anime, lately. Castlevania, Arcane, Devilman Crybaby, Cyberpunk and Blue Eyed.

[@Arkayjiya]

Netflix didn't produce Arcane, they only distributed it. Fortunately for us because there's no way it would be profitable, they'd have cancelled it. I don't know about the others though.

[@yahleeldabi5202]

Blood of Zeus as well

[@NoDebatingThis]

Let's not forget Love, Death & Robots!

[@sylviacottrell502]

DUDE that comment re: Mistborn and “this is how Atium should look”: exactly! As much as I’d love a live action adaptation I just don’t think the magic system’s nuances could be captured as thoroughly and beautifully as they could with, say, this kind of animation.

[@cconnelly7010]

You are in for one incredible journey. This show is fantastic - from the animation, the characters, the action, to the blend of historical and fiction - it really is a work of art. And no, it's definitely NOT a kids' show. :P So many shots throughout this series were breathtaking. I would pause the show and/or rewind it just to look at a gorgeous background shot again and again. Even the title cards are unique to each episode, and beautifully done. I'm going to enjoy watching your reactions to this show as much as I know you are going to enjoy it! 😊

[@Toofast4005]

So glad you guys are finally watching this masterpiece! There's a shot in the next episode I want to screengrab and have on the wall. The art and animation truly look and feel like nothing else in the medium. When you've finished the show you can find a few videos on KZbin that speak with the art director and stunt coordinator. It's well worth a watch but it has spoilers for later episodes. Enjoy the journey of the Blue Eye Samarui.

[@anonmg1]

I’ve mentally narrowed it down to the three most likely possibilities, but am resisting the urge to guess which one because I don’t want to accidentally spoil anything. Hopefully, if the moment you want is included in next week’s reaction, you’ll comment with a timestamp it so I can see if I’m right.

[@LyanneNinac]

Little trivia, but meteoric swords/blades did actually exist, even at that time period, they just were rare and considered gifts from the gods. The meteor would be made into amazing blades, as they were a better metal than the ones normally used at the period. You can find a few nowadays, but they are, of course, expensive. Just look it up a little, as this isn't just some crazy idea the show came up with.

[@lorihagens8329]

I’m so happy you guys are watching this show. Every episode is a work of art. The combat scenes are amazing. Definitely not a kids’ show.😝😉

[@wild_lee_coyote]

Speaking of hand made goods, the only way you can own a katana in Japan is if it is made by shita-kitae, or folding steel. A more modern blade made of homologous steel is considered a weapon. Where as a blade made by folding steel is considered art, and so you can own a piece of art. Hand crafted items are highly valued and although often a small part of the economy, japan still has a highly skilled tradition in handcrafted items.

[@Hohum37]

Like Arcane, the animation is primarily from "reference" - i.e. animators looking at filmed sequences and then hand animating them. There are a few youtube videos where the creators are interviewed. "Big Vic Media" has three which are good. Also like Arcane, the animation studio is French.. but not the same one.

[@HeliRy]

This is basically Kill Bill… set in the 17th century 👌

[@MishaHusnainAli]

This was an incredible show and the fights are absolutely top tier. So glad you guys are watching it! I'm really enjoying the I guess Arcane style of animation where it's so expressive that you can convey microexpressions and also allows for such cool effects with smoke and steam and blood to make it look really gorgeous.

[@breeze1138]

Like some reviewers have said. It's like Mulan crossed with Kill Bill

[@MrNathansdad]

A few things: 1) Best of last year was you reacting to The Expanse (Nerdy is wrong, Clarus is right) 2) At the end of the first episode i also yelled out "this show is so fucking good!" 3) Blades ARE sexy 4) Now i can see Nerdy chasing Clarus singing "peaches, peaches, peaches" 🤣😂🤣😂

[@crystalfire5564]

I just saw on another channel that the genres for this episode said “Action, Drama, Peaches”

[@brianschoner3350]

SO glad to see you two getting on the Blue Eye Bandwagon - this was my #1 show from 2023 and it wasn't even close.

[@3Kings_Industries]

Y'all have No idea guys. This show is a Masyerpiece We are all waiting for your reaction to episode 5.

[@anthonydean1743]

Nice to see a couple who also likes to collect weapons. I personally have 2 swords, a practice wooden sword like we see in this serie,5 sets of throwing knives, 4 different Tomahawks, a set of Dark Knight Batman throwing stars, a pair of Robin throwing stars, a set of actual throwing stars, 7 karambits, 20+ various knives including one that is designed to become a spear with twistable removal handle, a pair of Sai's, and a crossbow with 27 bolts.

[@adamyoung6797]

Need more guns on that list

[@bridgethaines7127]

I watched this ep, then binged the other 7 in 2 days. It is exceptional.

[@maxjpind]

Totally agree with your Mistborn comment. Anime is probably the ONLY way they could do that book series justice!

[@rawkmode6315]

This is such a great show, it blows me away how completely underrated it is. Just as a note, don't be too hard on Taigen for his post-engagement whore party. Prostitution was considered a completely normal thing in feudal Japan by both men and women, and if Akemi had walked in on that, she wouldn't have been mad or thought anything strange about what was happening, The Japanese of this time period had very different views on sex that are alien to Western eyes. In fact, in most respects, the average Japanese person in this time period was happier, better adjusted, and more fulfilled than we are today.

[@iczorro]

Except for the whole, you know, rampant xenophobia. Only like 44% of our (voting) population is consumed by that

[@MrRinani]

Prostitution is still very different in japan compared to the rest of the world, I saw a video of a street interviewer. They were asking young japanese women, if they considered hiring a prostitude cheating and 8 out of 10 said no.

[@woo3524]

oh shut the hell up

[@iczorro]

The Four Fangs being the equivalent to the central park horse cops from Elf fucking got me. Belly laugh. This show only gets better from here, and I'm fucking stoked to see you two react to it.

[@Souliest1]

I find it so funny that, for every reactor I've seen, their mind goes right to Bowser's song when hearing Peaches. Whereas my mind went to Amos and Clarissa...

[@3Kings_Industries]

A feast for the eyeballs. Oh my, the visuals throughout Every episode!

[@sithlordkaeyl21]

This is such an amazing show. I watched the first episode to see if I’d like it, and then immediately binged the entire series in one sitting.

[@SeanTanktop]

Hell yeah. Buckle up!!

[@lfyoung]

this is why i love anime, every now and then you get a total surprise and this is definitely one of them. everything in this show is so beautifully done. it gives me a samurai champloo vibes. it also has a samurai 7 feel to it as well in the art style of this anime.

[@anthonydean1743]

Maya Erskine the voice for the main character Mizu is also going to star in the Mr. & Mrs. Smith series.

[@zacretzer]

I can’t tell yall how happy I am to see so many bigger channels covering this incredible show!

[@crescentmethod]

What a pleasant surprise to get on the feed. Looking forward to these!

[@Alicethe2NDream]

Love this show so much!! Excited I found out y’all are watching the Blue Eyed Samurai!!!!! 💙👁️🥷

[@mjw1111]

You are in for such a wild ride. The animation actually gets better as the series progresses. I'm looking forward to seeing your reactions.

[@kevinsnazz]

You should react to Scavengers Reign. Best Science Fiction and animated show in a long time. Stunning. I'm trying to spread the word. Also, I thought this had a Mulan look to it too when I watched it. This and Scavengers Reign are amazing.

[@roryasrorri701]

YES YES YESSS

[@jbearclowater]

I love how excited Nerdy got with the final fight against Taigen.

[@BLAG109]

I can’t think of a better YT channel than you guys to react to this!

[@lightningjadejavier]

"so we don't get hachi in the live action, but we get him here" Trueeee! Bro was missing

[@Sneeeeeee]

I think the reason the horses are kind of broad/thick isnt just aesthetic but it’s because most of the horse breeds “created” in Japan are pretty small and stocky in comparison to the European/middle eastern horse breeds we’re used to seeing in media + horse racing. The stockier breeds actually look a lot more like the wild horses currently/historically found in Asia.

[@jaro200879]

Making of Blue Eye Samurai kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGGyZ6ylp76Zi6M It does contain a major spoiler for episode 5.

[@DarkKnightBatman420]

Nerdy, you need to get Arcane on your react watchlist if you haven’t seen it yet. Best of 2021.

[@Turvok]

I'm here for it, Glad you loved it. It gets better and goes in surprising directions. Story and character direction. It's awesome.

[@koga711]

I need nerdy to know he's not alone, I also have a problem with thinking or saying "fo' free?" *every time* I see feet in something and it's SO hard to stop loooool

[@flipsteez11]

I was hoping yall would do this! sooooo good!

[@lil_tungsta]

Yessss glad you guys are watching this show! One of my recent favourites! There's a sick reveal in a few episodes that's similar vibes to the weight drop reveal and y'all are gonna LOSE YOUR MINDS!

[@AutomanicJack]

i just finished episode 6, this series is so hardcore it almost hurts to watch, love it.

[@CandleLight129]

So glad you guys are reacting to this show. It's amazing and only gets better from here!

[@daxter3601]

Oh this is going to be a fun reaction series! Their reactions to this ep alone were great and it's probably the "tamest" episode lol

[@AlanMaraj-m2l]

❤ great reaction guys, can't wait for the other episodes, enjoy the ride.💯🔥

[@gpaje]

I made the mistake of watching this show late at night. It's so good I ended up binging it & didn't stop until morning. Curious to see if your clothes change during all eight episodes of your reaction.

[@MrNathansdad]

Lol, same. I was useless at work the next day

[@roryasrorri701]

haaa i found my people!

[@richardgiles5608]

Wondered when you guys what get round to this, this series is just absolutely amazing from start to finish your in for an absolute treat ahead

[@troikas3353]

It has a few flaws but It's easily the best animated drama series since Arcane.

[@markcruz359]

i think the word you're looking for is androgynous. I dont think she's meant to be non-binary at all. But if you think of it a lot of young male characters in anime ARE often voiced by female voice actors so i admit i too was confused if they were going for a you male character or a slightly tomboyish female character.

[@WarriorVeldoren]

I gave it a chance because of the animation style. Such a pleasant surprise. Can't wait fkr season 2.

[@Lowlandlord]

Kids are little sociopaths, bastards. Technically ponies, I think. As I recall the distinction is not based specifically on genetics, but height. That being said, the average height of horses in large parts of East Asia was pretty low, maybe until they started importing wellbred horses from Europe, and cavalry was not a big focus of the Imperial Japanese Army at that time. Anyways, in the 1600s, shorter, stockier ponies in Japan, as well as China. Even the famous Mongolian horse was a short, stocky pony, unlike the gigantic European destrier or the tall and lean Arabian. It is weird to note that pumpkins are endemic to North America, and therefore they didn't exist in Japan or Asia in the 1600s. Probably had barely made it over to Europe by then. For all that we associate potatoes with certain European cuisines, they were rather unpopular for along time, although probably quicker in Ireland (because closer to the first importers, their coloniser, England), into the 1700s. Need to rewatch and listen what word they use, but the native Japanese gourd is the kabocha.

[@testing85]

This show is incredible

[@abadyr_]

Seems like no one saw Pantheon or scavenger reigns. There were several very good show out this year.

[@kenklingler4094]

Every episode is a masterclass, but wait until you get to the later ones. OMG. And the voice cast is STACKED. You should take a look at the cast list, especially now that you have gotten past the surprise reveal. Mizu = female.

[@dreamfyre3868]

Yes! I am so excited that you guys are doing this!

[@watsondavis5696]

Oh, YEAH! LFG! You guys are going to love this.

[@jasonmarbach]

As great as this ep (every ep of this show, really) is, I am SO excited for y’all to get to ep 5. Maybe a top 3 episode of television ever created. Like, ever. Animation or otherwise.

[@scope40k]

So you made Clarissa Mao the algorightm goddess of this episode? Sweet.

[@GordonBagshaw-GBEnglishClass]

Mizu is water in japanese, perhaps because of her blue eyes? just a guess.

[@dustinherk8124]

4:52 no you became Quinton Tarentino

[@Wicketor]

Nice! Love this show

[@destro6971]

Hahaha…hilarious indeed. Yeah, not a kids show ☠️☠️☠️

[@przemekkozlowski7835]

And episode 1 is fairly tame compared to what's coming. :)

[@drafaustMD]

Another great show choice! Excited for this one!

[@Seek_d_adventure]

This show is really good. I already watched it.

[@nonagrey3422]

TOP FIVE TV show of all time

[@herryjulianto8720]

This is my favorite anime in 2023❤

[@Gideonite]

In all fairness Nationalism and Racism go hand and hand. You can’t love your country as a nationalist without having someone different.

[@gpaje]

Reminds me of One Piece, where I want you to get to episode 5.

[@AlbertoMartinez765]

Peaches!

[@Marius229]

YES! FINALLY!

[@adamr983]

And imagine it only gets better

[@billberndtson]

It pains me that this is as close to being as good as The Legend of Vox Machina as it is. I keep saying "it's rotoscoped! It's completely different. One can't compare them - it's like awesome apples vs awesome oranges" and other rationalizations to sooth my biases.

[@VITOLLFOTOGRAFIA]

BEST 2023 show facts

[@jbearclowater]

Such a good show.

[@santiagomonteromendez1371]

Finally some good fucking TV

[@Trepanation21]

lol not "the frustrator", it's "the flesh-trader", because he buys and sells the women 😶

[@santiagomonteromendez1371]

They might be Canadian, but ended up collecting weapons as if they were american anyways

[@destro6971]

Team Pumpkin or Team Peaches?

[@cody2oo]

Gotta do hazbin hotel too

[@panditewar8915]

I movie reaction please gay's is Tamil movie 😁😁😁

[@MrCompadreJaime]

Watch Pluto!!!!!

[@amrosoronar1853]

who ever is editing your videos, needs to do a better job,

[@Jcewazhere]

Peachez!

[@paulchavez3039]

FINALLY ❤

[@matinmokhtarzadeh6418]

Watch Hazbin hotel its an incredible animated show made for adults and pure hilarious comedy 🔥🔥👼😈👼🔥🔥you would love it 👍

[@iamrayvell3052]

PEACHES PEACHES PEACHES

[@zurnie]

mmmm, peaches

[@Toofast4005]

Yay!!!

[@jasonmarbach]

Let’s gooooo!

[@samfisher6606]

What's so cool about this show is that it flips the otherness of being biracial. From a European/American POV, BES is "other" because they're half Japanese. Here, in isolationist Edo Japan, their whiteness makes them "other." It's such an interesting paradigm shift.

[@Epok17]

The Kill Bill track throws me out of the vibe every time.

[@soloplayer2067]

Why is this guy laughing all the time?

[@Dynnen]

#NOTAKIDSHOW