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The Elusive Samurai · Next Movie

TV Series

The Elusive Samurai

Name: The Elusive Samurai
Released: 2024-07-06
Rating: 7.7

7.72024 · 2 seasons24 min / episode

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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.

Schedule

Next episode

S2 E10 — The Night of the Assassination

Airs Sep 18, 2026

Season 2

~12 episodes

Expected total for this season

Where to watch

JustWatch

Streaming region

Videos

Seasons

Season 1

12 episodes

Aired 2024

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.