blue eye samurai | netflix series
CLIENT ASK: Create a memorable, striking title card for the series open. It was essential to research Edo-period Japan and follow the nuanced principles of Wabi-Sabi philosophy.
After extensive research and close collaboration with the client, we partnered with the talented Aio Yamaguchi to craft the most authentically Japanese title design possible. Each episode features a custom color and a unique hanko stamp that reflects its theme.
Handmade washi paper was photographed to give an authentic and tactile look.
Aio Yamaguchi - award winning, master of Japanese Calligraphy
Aio was commissioned to produce the Japanese characters. She recorded the process so we could use the real motion in animation.
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An adult animated series set in Edo-period Japan, following Mizu, a mixed-race master swordswoman on a relentless quest for revenge.
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Created at Plucky
Creative Director: David Clayton
Producer: Christina Hwang
Art Director: Iris Azadi
Animators/Designers: Nicolas Falquez, Xiaozhao Zhou, Brian Lee