About this series
Set between the Kamakura and Muromachi periods, during the Kenmu Restoration, the story follows the tale of Hojo Tokiyuki, a boy on the run after his family is overthrown by Ashikaga Takauji. With his only allies being a shady priest and his followers, the young lord must seek revenge and regain his glory, with his only weapon: a superhuman ability to flee and hide.
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Quick facts
First aired
2024
Seasons
2
Episodes
12
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.8/10
Votes
40
Genre
Animation, Action & Adventure
Status
Returning Series
Network
Fuji TV
Language
JA
Seasons & Episodes
S01E01
May 22nd
The year is 1333, Kamakura. Tokiyuki Hojo, the rightful heir to the regent who rules the Kamakura shogunate, is a kind boy with a heart of gold who dislikes conflict – even though …
S01E02
The Gentle Uncle
Takauji Ashikaga, once considered the guardian of the Kamakura shogunate, stages a rebellion that led to its quick destruction. Tokiyuki’s older brother, Kunitoki, successfully eva…
S01E03
A Forest Inhabited by a God
Tokiyuki risks his life and wins a game of tag, defeating the enemy who betrayed his brother. As soon as he arrives in Suwa, Yorishige urges him to begin his lessons and training t…
S01E04
Sadamune Appears!
Tokiyuki spends his days undergoing strenuous training to perfect his sword techniques – something he’s told to do to take back Kamakura for himself. However, everyone was surprise…
S01E05
Settling the Score! A Dog-Shooting Competition, and Then…
Tokiyuki faces off against Sadamune in a dog-shooting competition, even though his opponent excels with the bow and possesses an almost prodigy-like eye for detail. With a large le…
S01E06
Steal the Imperial Command from Ogasawara's Residence at Night
Tokiyuki and Genba sneak into the Ogasawara's residence and successfully infiltrate the warehouse where the Emperor’s Imperial Command is kept. However, Sadamune’s subordinate, Suk…
S01E07
Children in Winter
Tokiyuki reigns in the new year for the first time in Suwa. As the chaos from the downfall lulls throughout the country, skirmishes still break out here and there, and another cris…
S01E08
A War of Hide and Seek
The Elusive Warriors make their way to Nakayama Manor in the northern extremities of Suwa. There, Tokiyuki meets a young boy named Fubuki.
In a village where Ogasawara and his for…
S01E09
My Buddha
The Elusive Warriors engage in a fierce battle with the Seigi Party, a group spearheaded by Shokan himself. Stuck in a small chamber and faced with opponents wearing armor, Tokiyuk…
S01E10
A Perverted Kid and Disturbances of Holy Power
Yorishige tells Tokiyuki there are times when he cannot see the future; as some people have come to rely on Yorishige's reputation and power as a god, he cannot reveal this shortco…
S01E11
Samurais Who Are Eager to Die & An Elusive Samurai
The imperial court assigns a new provincial official for Shinano: Shinanonokami Kiyohara. Kiyohara did not hesitate to wield his power over people. He was considered a corrupt prov…
S01E12
Hang in There, Tokiyuki, Until the Day You Retake Kamakura
Hoshina and his army decide to retreat from Kawanakajima after hearing what Tokiyuki and Saemontaro Shinomiya, a Suwa Sect warrior, had to say. But Kiyohara is evil and crafty – he…
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Questions about The Elusive Samurai
How many seasons does The Elusive Samurai have?
The Elusive Samurai has 2 seasons and 12 episodes total.
What genre is The Elusive Samurai?
The Elusive Samurai is a Animation, Action & Adventure series.
Who stars in The Elusive Samurai?
The cast of The Elusive Samurai includes Asaki Yuikawa, Yuichi Nakamura, Hinaki Yano, Mari Hino, Sayumi Suzushiro.
What is the TMDB rating for The Elusive Samurai?
The Elusive Samurai has a TMDB rating of 7.8/10 based on 40 votes.
