S02E0124:401. Longing for Sea Bream!It is the first year of the Kenmu era (1334), in Suwa, Shinano province. Tokiyuki, now fully accustomed to life in Suwa, is reminded of meals from his days in Kamakura…Episodes — Season 2
Season pageS02E0124:401. Longing for Sea Bream!It is the first year of the Kenmu era (1334), in Suwa, Shinano province. Tokiyuki, now fully accustomed to life in Suwa, is reminded of meals from his days in Kamakura…
S02E0224:582. Ayako's Heart-Pounding Operation!The Ashikaga forces keep a vigilant watch across the country, searching for remnants of the Hojo clan scattered throughout Japan. Sadamune, the governor of Shinano, has…
S02E0324:083. Tokiyuki and Three Great GeneralsProvincial official Kiyohara returns to Shinano after fleeing back to Kyo following the previous battle. Having grown even more ruthless, Kiyohara launches a large-scale…
S02E0424:594. The Warrior of Love: Shinano Mask!Tokiyuki and his companions race across the battlefield, sparing even the slightest moments of rest in order to relay information to their allies. However, when they…
S02E0524:455. The UnyieldingThe central battlefield descends into total chaos. Just as victory seems within reach for the Hoshina–Shinomiya forces, a new obstacle suddenly appears before them…
S02E0624:236. The Boy Who Became a GodThe battle ends in defeat for the Suwa Sect. Although they manage to keep casualties to a minimum, the losses they suffer are significant. As they look toward the next…
S02E0724:177. My UncleTokiyuki’s uncle, Yasuie Hojo, is still alive! Once a key figure at the heart of the Kamakura Shogunate, Yasuie survives the fall of Kamakura. Afterward, he travels…
S02E0824:008. IrreplaceableAt the suggestion of Yorishige and Yasuie, Tokiyuki sets out for the capital, Kyo, together with the Elusive Warriors. Major Counselor Kinmune Saionji, an ally of…
S02E0924:229. The Man Called Masashige KusunokiHaving grown closer over a game of dice, Mima invites Tokiyuki and his companions on a tour of Kyo. Even though they know she is the daughter of their enemy, the Elusive…
S02E1024:3710. The Night of the AssassinationThrough his dialogue with the warrior Masashige Kusunoki, known as a “god of war,” Tokiyuki is moved by Kusunoki's unwavering convictions and develops an even deeper…
S02E1124:1111. My Buddha, Part TwoAlthough the attempt to assassinate Takauji ends in failure, Tokiyuki has grown significantly as a warrior through his experiences in Kyo. Upon his return to Suwa…
S02E1224:1712. The AgeWith preparations for war complete, the Suwa forces are finally about to ignite the great conflict. Tokiyuki is appointed commander-in-chief, taking command of the…Where to stream The Elusive Samurai
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The Elusive Samurai synopsis
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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About the series The Elusive Samurai
The Elusive Samurai is a series (animation and action & adventure), airing on Fuji TV, Gunma TV, TOKYO MX, BS11 and Tochigi TV since 2024. It has 2 seasons and 24 episodes of about 24 minutes each. The series ended on October 2, 2026. Cast members include Asaki Yuikawa, Yuichi Nakamura and Hinaki Yano. It is rated 7.7/10 by 49 TMDB users.
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Where to watch The Elusive Samurai online?
In the United States, The Elusive Samurai is available with a subscription on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, to buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store (source: JustWatch via TMDB, offers subject to change). Each episode has its own page with this information.
How many seasons of The Elusive Samurai are there?
The Elusive Samurai has 2 seasons for a total of 24 episodes.
Has The Elusive Samurai ended?
Yes, the series has ended: the last episode aired on October 2, 2026.
Who stars in The Elusive Samurai?
The lead actors are Asaki Yuikawa (Tokiyuki Hojo (voice)), Yuichi Nakamura (Yorishige Suwa (voice)), Hinaki Yano (Shizuku (voice)), Mari Hino (Kojiro (voice)), Sayumi Suzushiro (Ayako (voice)).
