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The Gorgeous and Graphic ‘Blue Eye Samurai’ Arrives

By Dan Sarto | Friday, November 3, 2023 at 9:17am

Creators Amber Noizumi and Michael Green’s period drama of a mixed-race sword master living a life in disguise and shame while seeking vengeance in Edo-period Japan expertly mixes live-action and animation production know-how in a beautifully stylized new series, now streaming on Netflix.

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Netflix Drops ‘Blue Eye Samurai’ Episode 1 Sneak Peek

Streamer shares trailer, ‘Behind the Animation’ short, and an entire episode, all ahead of show’s highly-anticipated November 3 debut; the adult animated debut; the adult animated series, set in Edo-period Japan, tells the story of a master of the sword who lives a life in disguise seeking revenge.

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Netflix Drops ‘Blue Eye Samurai’ Cinematic Masterpiece Trailer

The series’ 25-track soundtrack, now available, immerses viewers in the sounds of the upcoming 8-episode adult animation series, set in Edo-period Japan, that tells the story of a master of the sword who lives a life in disguise while seeking revenge; watch it November 3.

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Netflix Drops ‘Carol & The End of The World’ First Look Images

Created by Dan Guterman, the existential animated adult comedy follows Carol, a quiet and uncomfortable woman who stands alone, lost among the hedonistic masses; streaming globally in December.

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‘Archer’ Will Return for Series Finale Special Event

LANA!!! At NY Comic Con, FX announces it’s wrapping up the hugely popular, Emmy Award-winning adult comedy with ‘Archer: Into the Cold,’ debuting December 17 on FX and FXX, and streaming on Hulu.

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Netflix Shares ‘Blue Eye Samurai’ Trailer and Images

Streamer sets November 3 release for its 8-episode adult animation series, which takes place in Edo-period Japan and tells the story of a master of the sword who lives a life in disguise seeking revenge.

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Adult Swim Picks Up Stop-Mo ‘Women Wearing Shoulder Pads,’ Greenlights ‘YOLO’ Season 3

At NY Comic Con, network reveals its first Spanish-language series, a stop-motion project from ‘Tuca & Bertie’ creator Gonzalo Cordova; popular Michael Cusack animated series gets third season pickup.

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Adult Swim Drops ‘Rick and Morty’ Season 7 Trailer

The dysfunctional duo is back sounding more like themselves than ever, and the possibilities are endless; discover what’s up with EVIL summer, Rick’s spaghetti, and more when the new season premieres October 15.

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Remaining Season 2 Episodes of ‘The Freak Brothers’ Now Streaming on Tubi

The Freaks’ Mary Jane-fueled misadventures take them from their high school reunion to matching wits with Mark Zuckerberg, settling old scores with Mitch McConnell, and battling Seth Rogen in a Pot Brownie Bake-Off contest in the final half of the second season. 

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Gigglebug Entertainment Launches ‘In Stitches’ Adult Animation Sub-label

Its first project, the workplace comedy ‘Soap,’ will be written by ‘The Amazing World of Gumball’ writers Tobi Wilson and Paul Rice. 

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Adult Swim's ‘Rick and Morty’ Season 7 Coming in October

The long-awaited return of the sociopathic genius scientist who drags his inherently timid grandson on insanely dangerous adventures across the universe is finally happening.

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Social Media Sensation ‘Strange Planet’ Brings its Absurdity to Apple TV+

New York Times bestselling author Nathan W. Pyle muses about his graphic novel’s unimagined potential, unleashed as a 2D animated adult comedy with the help of Emmy Award winner Dan Harmon, now streaming.  

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FX Debuts ‘Archer’ Final Season Trailer

We’re getting misty eyed… the 14th and final season of the Emmy Award-winning animated comedy will premiere with back-to-back episodes Wednesday, August 30 at 10p ET/PT on FXX, streaming the next day on Hulu.

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Apple TV+ Drops ‘Strange Planet’ Sneak Peek

Streamer gives ‘Wednesday’ best day of the week status ahead of Dan Harmon and Nathan W. Pyle’s new adult animated comedy global debut, kicking off with the first 3-episodes… you guessed it, this ‘Wednesday’ August 9!

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Apple TV+ Releases ‘Strange Planet’ Trailer

The new animated series, co-created by Dan Harmon and Nathan W. Pyle, based on Pyle’s bestselling graphic novel and social media phenomenon of the same name, will premiere with the first three episodes on August 9.

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Hulu Launches 'Animayhem' Sub-Brand Hub for Adult Animation, Anime Library

The streamer’s new ‘destination’ focuses on its robust animation library, including fan favorite titles such as ‘Futurama,’ ‘Solar Opposites,’ ‘Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War,’ ‘Naruto Shippuden,’ ‘Archer,’ and others.

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Apple TV+ Announces Dan Harmon’s ‘Strange Planet’ Series Debut

Based on Nathan Pyle’s webcomic and bestselling graphic novel, the 10-episode adult animated series that takes place on a distant world where blue beings explore the absurdity of everyday human traditions drops this August. 

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‘The Freak Brothers’ Return to Tubi

The first four episodes of the 2D animated series’ second season are now streaming, with another set of four coming this September; the all-star cast including Woody Harrelson, John Goodman, Pete Davidson, Tiffany Haddish, Adam Devine, Blake Anderson, Andrea Savage, La La Anthony, and ScHoolboy Q.

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Podcast EP 213: Aaron Augenblick and His Pitch for PBS’ ‘City Island’

The animator, director, and producer returns to discuss his pivot from adult animation to kids and the 4-year journey bringing his educational kids series from concept to fruition – now on PBS Kids.

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Adult Swim Greenlights ‘Common Side Effects’ from Mike Judge and Greg Daniels

Announced at Annecy 2023, the new animated comedy series from the famed ‘King of the Hill’ creators looks at big pharma’s secret knowledge of the ‘elixir of life;’ the show is produced by Bandera Entertainment.

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Lakeside’s ‘Paralegal’ Heads to Annecy 2023

The new adult animated comedy series scores Canadian actor/comedian Bruce McCulloch to voice lead character Marlon Brisk, a local crime lord and spirit medium.

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From Hate Mail to Heroes: ‘Harley Quinn’s ‘Looney’ Journey to Fame

For Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker, and Dean Lorey, their show’s path to critical acclaim first navigated through some rather vicious fan backlash - which soon turned to accolades - over what eventually became unfounded fears the long-promised romance between the titular character and Poison Ivy was not to be.

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After a Brief 20-Year Hiatus, ‘Clone High’ Is Back in Session!

Supervising Director Anna Hollingsworth talks about the resurrection of the beloved adult animation sitcom, whose first two episodes premiered May 23 on HBO Max, with two new episodes dropping every Thursday, beginning June 1.

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Season 2 of ‘The Freak Brothers’ Coming to Tubi This Summer

With an all-star voice cast including Woody Harrelson, John Goodman, Pete Davidson, Tiffany Haddish, Adam Devine, Blake Anderson, Andrea Savage, La La Anthony and Rapper ScHoolboy Q, the animated comedy, based on the cult underground comics, returns June 25.

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