Hideo Kojima is one of the most iconic faces in Japanese gaming today. Kojima is considered by industry colleagues and fans to be a great game creator with many new ideas and exciting and thrilling game plots. His name is often associated with famous game brands such as the Metal Gear series, Snatcher or Policenauts.
Surprisingly, Hideo Kojima recently gave his choice for the best animated film of 2023.
As a habit, he often shares his latest experiences on social networks. Whether it’s detailed reviews or impressions about certain movies. Hideo Kojima’s visual opinions over the years have always attracted the attention of many people.
And with 2023 just over a month away, Kojima seems to be busy checking out the latest products in the anime world. According to the creator of Death Stranding, although there were many successful works this year, there was one movie that he liked the most.
Blue Eye Samurai (Vietnamese name: Blue Eye Samurai) was released on Netflix on November 3, with the first season lasting eight episodes. The film’s content revolves around a samurai swordsman in Japan’s Edo period. The film’s context constantly changes, making viewers overwhelmed. From natural scenes, architecture to Japanese people’s costumes at that time, all appear beautifully.
The film also has an all-star cast including Kenneth Branagh, George Takei and more, and impressive reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.
Blue Eye Samurai also caught the attention of Kojima, who praised it as a real highlight of 2023. “Everything is great” and “Without a doubt, this is the best anime of the year! It is a visual work that surpasses the common perception of animation.”, Kojima shared his assessment on his personal Twitter account.
Additionally, he praised films like Into the Spider-Verse and Arcane for helping “CG-based animation reach maturity”. Kojima sees Blue Eye Samurai as “the next level” in this new form of entertainment. He said: “If you don’t watch it, you’re missing out on something great.”
Currently, it is unknown whether a second season of Blue Eye Samurai will continue despite the show being unanimously welcomed by critics. We’ll have to see how this series reaches a huge audience, especially after Kojima’s praise.