Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix

TLDR: Retro cyberpunk mixed with 'in-game' pixel animations. Definitely different, but if you liked Cyberpunk 2077 edge Runner, you might find that you enjoy this.

I had NO idea what to expect. Not only had I never heard of Captain laserhawk, im not very familiar with Ubisoft as a whole. So it was like going in blind, with my ears covered. The opening scene made it very obvious it was going to be cyberpunkish, and about 10 minutes in, it was very obvious it was a campy cyberpunk ish with videogame elements to it. It was definitely enjoyable though. The Animation style and story telling almost makes it feel like its part of the cyberpunk 2077 universe, and thats mostly a good thing, as I really enjoyed that show. I dont really have anything bad to say about it except the really push the whole 'gilted romance' narrative. I have no issues with sexuality in general, but its a major plot point to the show when it feels like something that they are focusing more on a lovers quarrel than any other plots in the show for the first half. Almost like the rest of the story doesnt matter.

All that said, interesting show, very different. 6 episodes isnt enough.

I can't believe Ubisoft would prod such a small anime serie so based in every way, and yet have such a terrible decision making in their own studios.

Lost crown devs ? Fired.

AC, GR, WD, SW Outlaws ? Underwhelming.

For Honor and SIx Siege ? Losts to endless milking.

But then they prod this cartoon, and not only it's one hell shot of adrenaline, it's refreshing good stuff. Like a fresh pair of pants at New Year.

Also, i expected it to be yet again an opportunity taken by Ubislop to make money on Edgerunners success by trying to make a bad copy, but no, Blood Dragon Remix started production BEFORE Edgerunners, and it's two shows that plays in different sports.

Animation is so smooth and nice, the various arts styles are so well done, music is catchy... Scenario is braindead but it's so funny. The amount of references BY THE MINUTE without breaking immersion is an incredible experience.

Shoutout to Bloodbill studio ! Wish you luck !

It has its flaws Plot super fast! Characters show up, die in the next moment, twists and turns, dilema and drama, betrayl and so on. All shoved into 6 episodes each 20 minutes BUT each minute entertaining.

- It also KINDA requires you to accept what it does, for example to your favorite characters; if you can't tolerate seing rayman involved in adult themes OR a show being very out of nowhere, straight up insane and not explaining you anything then just don't watch the show, its FULL of it.

- Its pretty to look at MOST OF THE TIMES, Visuals were AMAZING, 2d animation of a big budget, many scenes where the show turns into a straight up sidescroller or dating sim. There is one cheaply made visual and it drags on for 2 episodes (EP4 and 5) You will notice it.

It's fine. Or rather, it would have been fine if there were more episodes and/or the story wasn't being rushed through at a ridiculous pace. The first three episodes should really have been it's own season of 8+ episodes. It would have made so much more sense.

Now, because of its fast pacing, you never really get to know characters and their death/survival is never interesting because who cares about a character you've been introduced to literally 5 minutes ago. Similarly, the show pretends like some of the characters have built up some kind of rapport when they even barely know each other. None of their relationships feel earned. None of their feelings about each other feels earned.

The same is true for the show's tendency to want to do some kind of PLOT TWIST! Oh no they were a traitor the entire time that makes so much sense omg that was such a good reveal... Spoiler, none of it makes sense and none of it is a good reveal. None of it feels earned.

I watched all the six episodes of this 2023 French-American adult animated television series on Netflix (UK and Ireland) yesterday (05-04-2025). It's a good mini TV series. We know it is inspired by the 2013 video game Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, while amalgamating elements and characters from several other Ubisoft franchises such as Rayman, Assassin's Creed, Splinter Cell, Rabbids and Rainbow Six. It may be perfect for anyone who is sick of watching The Simpsons or soppy SpongeBob Squarepants (don't worry I still like those cartoons but not the modern ones).

I think Bullfrog and Rayman are my favourite characters.

If you're a fan of Ubisoft, you'll like this.