Netflix officially announces the production of the anime movie Bright: Samurai Soul, expanding the Bright universe.
Netflix releases the anime movie Bright: Samurai Soul worldwide on its streaming platform.
Rin is born and raised in the slums of Nira, a mixed human and orc district, learning the basics of survival and fighting.
As a young boy, Rin finds his father's orcish sword, sparking his desire to become a samurai and uphold his father's legacy.
Rin trains rigorously and is accepted as a samurai despite prejudice against orcs, marking his formal entry into the samurai class.
Rin befriends Koto, a talented kami-shi practitioner and descendant of monks, forming a bond that will test cultural prejudices.
Koto is discovered to be helping an orc associated with the Orcish rebellion and is branded a traitor, forcing her to flee.
Rin decides to protect Koto and they team up to prevent a greater war from erupting between humans and orcs.
Rin and Koto confront the corrupt samurai who wish to use the Orcish sword to justify war, leading to a climactic fight.
