First Look: Blue Eye Samurai S2 & Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2 Trailers Drop
Netflix’s Big Anime Announcements at Anime NYC: Everything You Need to Know
TL;DR: Netflix took over Anime NYC’s opening night with a tsunami of anime news—new seasons for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and Blue Eye Samurai, fresh originals like Bass x Machina and Fool Night, plus two different One Piece projects (one in Lego!). Here’s your cheat sheet.
What Happened at Anime NYC?
Think of Anime NYC like a giant comic-con but only for anime. It runs Thursday through Sunday in New York City, packed with panels, sneak peeks, exhibits, and screenings. Netflix kicked things off Thursday night with a firehose of announcements—so many that even hardcore fans might need a moment to catch their breath.
Important: All these titles are coming to Netflix (no other streaming service needed). Most have trailers already—links are in each section below.
Quick Release Schedule (Mark Your Calendars!)
| # | Title | Release Date | Format | Episodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lego One Piece | Sept 29, 2024 | Two-part special | 2 episodes |
| 2 | Bass x Machina | Nov 3, 2024 | Season 1 | TBA |
| 3 | Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 | Oct 20, 2025 | Season 2 (standalone) | 10 episodes |
| 4 | Blue Eye Samurai Season 2 | Jan 2027 | Season 2 | 6 episodes |
| 5 | Sakamoto Days Season 2 | Jan 2027 | Season 2 | TBA |
| 6 | The One Piece (WIT Studio remake) | Feb 2027 | Season 1 | Covers East Blue Saga (ch. 1–50) |
| 7 | Fool Night | TBA (trailer only) | Season 1 | TBA |
The Big Announcements—Broken Down Simply
1. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2
The neon-soaked, heart-pounding hit returns—four years later.
- Release: October 20, 2025 (mark it!)
- Episodes: 10 (standalone story—new characters, same world)
- Setting: Back in the Cyberpunk 2077 universe (Night City, chrome, gangs, corporate conspiracies)
- Vibe: More action, more violence, revenge-fueled plot
- Extras: Netflix dropped a new teaser + fresh images (see collage above)
- Why it matters: Season 1 was a surprise masterpiece—this one has huge shoes to fill.
2. Blue Eye Samurai Season 2
Mizu’s revenge tour goes international—next stop: London.
- Release: January 2027 (yep, a wait—but worth it)
- Episodes: 6
- Plot: Mizu continues crossing names off her kill list, now in Victorian London
- Tone: Gorgeous animation, brutal combat, deep emotional stakes
- First look: Tiny teaser dropped—full trailer coming later
3. Bass x Machina
A brand-new original—steampunk Western + supernatural sci-fi + killer soundtrack.
- Release: November 3, 2024 (so soon!)
- Voice cast: Janelle Monáe, Brian Tyree Henry, Tati Gabrielle, Cree Summer
- Premise: A father on a "justice streak" in a stylized Old West—think cowboys meet mechs meet magic
- Style: Steampunk aesthetic, bloodshed, music is a core character
- Why watch: Rare original anime (not based on manga/game) with A-list talent
4. Fool Night
A manga adaptation with one of the wildest premises you’ll hear all year.
- Source: Kasumi Yasuda’s manga
- World: Perpetual winter, no sunlight, oxygen crisis
- Tech: "Transfloration"—implant seeds in dying people → they become plants that produce oxygen
- Hero: Toshiro Kamiya, poor, caring for mentally ill mom, chooses to become a "Spiriflor" (plant-person)
- Visuals: "Glowy," atmospheric, haunting score
- Status: Trailer only—no date yet, but high anticipation
5. Sakamoto Days Season 2
Retired hitman Taro Sakamoto un-retires again—this time hunting "Slur."
- Release: January 2027 (same window as Blue Eye Samurai)
- Plot: Digging into Slur’s organization, new allies/enemies, more absurd comedy-action
- Vibe: John Wick meets Spy × Family—deadly but wholesome
- Trailer: Shows new characters and action set pieces
6. Lego One Piece
Yes, Lego + One Piece. It’s exactly as delightful as it sounds.
- Release: September 29, 2024 (this month!)
- Format: Two-part special (~45 mins each?)
- What it is: Remixed recap of Netflix’s live-action One Piece Seasons 1–2, told in Lego animation
- Narrator: Usopp (Jacob Romero Gibson)
- Highlight: Lego Chopper
- For whom: Fans of the live-action show or Lego movies or One Piece—triple overlap
7. The One Piece (WIT Studio Remake)
A full anime redo of One Piece from the top studios in Japan.
- Release: February 2027
- Studios: WIT Studio (Attack on Titan, Spy × Family) + Toei Animation (original anime) + Shueisha (manga publisher) + Fuji TV
- Scope: Season 1 = East Blue Saga (manga chapters 1–50, ~61 anime episodes condensed)
- Goal: Modern animation, pacing faithful to manga, no filler
- Why it’s huge: One Piece is the best-selling manga ever—this is the "definitive" anime version
Key Takeaways (Callout Box)
Netflix is doubling down on anime—originals, sequels, remakes, and wild experiments (Lego!).
Two distinct One Piece projects = Netflix really wants pirate fans.
Release windows stretch to 2027—this is a multi-year roadmap, not a one-night splash.
Trailers exist for almost everything—links above let you preview today.
No extra cost—all included with standard Netflix subscription.
Summary
Netflix used Anime NYC’s opening night to drop a roadmap that covers late 2024 through early 2027. You’ve got:
- Immediate wins: Lego One Piece (Sept 29) and Bass x Machina (Nov 3)
- Heavy hitters returning: Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 (Oct 2025), Blue Eye Samurai & Sakamoto Days (Jan 2027)
- Ambitious new bets: Fool Night (dystopian body-horror), The One Piece (studio dream-team remake)
- Something for everyone: cyberpunk, samurai, steampunk, pirates, hitmen, plant-people, Lego
Whether you’re a casual viewer or hardcore otaku, Netflix just filled your watchlist for the next two years.
FAQ (Your Questions, Answered)
1. Do I need to watch anything before these new seasons?
- Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 = standalone (new cast/story), but Season 1 helps for world-building.
- Blue Eye Samurai S2 & Sakamoto Days S2 = yes, watch Season 1 first (both on Netflix).
- The One Piece = total reboot—start here even if you’ve never seen One Piece.
- Lego One Piece = recaps live-action Seasons 1–2; watch those if you want context, but not required.
2. Are all these shows "anime" in the traditional sense?
- Yes—except Lego One Piece (Lego stop-motion style) and Bass x Machina (original Western/steampunk). The One Piece is a Japanese co-production (WIT + Toei), so it’s as "anime" as it gets.
3. Why two One Piece projects at once?
- Lego One Piece = fun, short, accessible recap for live-action fans.
- The One Piece = long-form, definitive anime adaptation for manga purists.
- Different audiences, different formats—Netflix wants both.
4. Will Fool Night be too weird/depressing?
- It’s dark (body horror, existential dread), but the trailer shows stunning artistry and a compelling underdog hero. If you liked Attack on Titan or Made in Abyss, you’ll vibe with it.
5. How can I stay updated on exact dates (especially 2027 stuff)?
- Follow Netflix Anime on social media (X/Twitter, YouTube, Instagram).
- Bookmark CNET’s anime coverage (they broke this story).
- Turn on "Coming Soon" notifications in the Netflix app for each title.
Final thought: Anime NYC 2024 just proved Netflix isn’t just streaming anime—they’re building an anime empire. Grab some snacks, update your queue, and enjoy the ride.