Overview
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.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Season 1 kicks off right after the brutal massacre of the Hojo clan in Kamakura. Young Tokiyuki is rescued by the enigmatic priest Suwa Yorishige and hidden away in the peaceful region of Suwa. Forced to conceal his royal identity under a pseudonym, he begins forming a tight-knit band of young loyal allies known as the "Elusive Warriors." To prepare for his grand revenge against the usurper Ashikaga Takauji, Tokiyuki must learn to weaponize his incredible, natural talent for fleeing and dodging into a survival strategy in this chaotic era.
Season 2
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Cast & Crew
Asaki Yuikawa
Tokiyuki Hojo (voice)
Yuichi Nakamura
Yorishige Suwa (voice)
Hinaki Yano
Shizuku (voice)
Mari Hino
Kojiro (voice)
Sayumi Suzushiro
Ayako (voice)
Aoi Yuuki
Kazama Genba (voice)
Kikunosuke Toya
Fubuki (voice)
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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...
The Elusive Samurai has 2 seasons with 24 episodes.
The Elusive Samurai premiered on July 6, 2024.
Yes, The Elusive Samurai is currently ongoing with new episodes.
The Elusive Samurai originally aired on Fuji TV. Check your local streaming services for availability.
The Elusive Samurai has a rating of 7.8/10 based on user reviews.
The Elusive Samurai is classified as Animation, Action & Adventure.