Blue Eye Samurai beat out X-Men '97 for the Outstanding Animated Program Emmy Award, proving female-driven stories can draw a wider audience.
X-Men 97, Blue Eyed Samurai nominated for Best Animated Series Emmy
Netflix Blue Eye Samurai proved to be one of the surprise hits from the streaming giant, after premiering in late 2023. The animated series is created by Amber Noizumi and Michael Green. It revolves around a female warrior on a mission to assassinate a group of individuals illegally stationed in Japan.
The series received positive reviews and was renewed for a second season. In addition, the first season received several awards, including an Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Programming. The adult animated series overcame multiple odds to win the award over fan favorite X-Men '97, and proved worthy of the award, and here's why.
Blue Eye Samurai premiered in 2023, received mostly positive reviews and proved to be one of the best shows of that year. It was praised for its visuals, storytelling and voice acting, earning a 96% on Rotten Tomatoes for its first season.
