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The Elusive Samurai

The Elusive Samurai
★ 7.7/10•2024•24m•TV-14•Animation•Action & Adventure
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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 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.

StatusEnded
Runtime24m
LanguageJA
First Air DateJul 6, 2024

Episodes

Episode 1 - May 22ndE124m

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 he’s the son of a warrior.

Jul 6, 2024

Episode 2 - The Gentle UncleE224m

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 evades the eyes of the warriors loyal to Takauji, and he is placed under the care of their uncle, Muneshige Godaiin.

Jul 13, 2024

Episode 3 - A Forest Inhabited by a GodE324m

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 to take back Kamakura.

Jul 20, 2024

Episode 4 - Sadamune Appears!E424m

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 surprised by how weak his swordsmanship was. It turns out that Tokiyuki was much better with another weapon: the bow.

Jul 27, 2024

Episode 5 - Settling the Score! A Dog-Shooting Competition, and Then…E524m

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 lead in points, Tokiyuki faces defeat as he gets hit.

Aug 3, 2024

Episode 6 - Steal the Imperial Command from Ogasawara's Residence at NightE624m

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, Sukefusa Ichikawa, catches on and hears what these two are doing…

Aug 10, 2024

Episode 7 - Children in WinterE724m

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 crisis knocks on Suwa’s doors.

Aug 17, 2024

Episode 8 - A War of Hide and SeekE824m

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 forces killed all the grown-ups, Fubuki took charge and continually looked after all the children who were left in the aftermath. The warriors join forces with Fubuki, who’s familiar with military strategies, and go on a mission to meet the enemy.

Aug 24, 2024

Episode 9 - My BuddhaE924m

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, Tokiyuki uses the “escape” technique he learned from Fubuki to face off against General Shokan.

Aug 31, 2024

Episode 10 - A Perverted Kid and Disturbances of Holy PowerE1024m

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 shortcoming to anyone.

Sep 14, 2024

Episode 11 - Samurais Who Are Eager to Die & An Elusive SamuraiE1124m

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 provincial official who made the people living in his territory suffer.

Sep 21, 2024

Episode 12 - Hang in There, Tokiyuki, Until the Day You Retake KamakuraE1224m

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 won’t let this slide without a fight.

Sep 28, 2024

Actors

Nina Hanamiya

Nina Hanamiya

Mima Sasaki (voice)

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