Overview - The Elusive Samurai

Date of release

Genres

  • Animation
  • Action & Adventure

Spoken Languages

  • 日本語

Production companies

  • Name: CloverWorks

    Production country Japan

  • Name: Aniplex

    Production country Japan

  • Name: Shueisha

    Production country Japan

  • Name: Tokyo MX

    Production country Japan

  • Name: BS11

    Production country Japan

  • Name: Fuji Television Network

    Production country Japan

  • Name: dentsu

    Production country Japan

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

  • Name: Specials

    Episode: 1

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  • Name: Season 1

    Episode: 12

    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.

    Date first aired:

  • Name: Season 2

    Episode: 12

    Date first aired: