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The Elusive Samurai

逃げ上手の若君

7,8/10 · 42 votes 2024–2026 2 seasons 24 episodes Returning Series In production ja Action & Adventure Animation

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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Rating

7,8/10

42 votes

Seasons

Episodes

Years

2024–2026

First air date: 6 juillet 2024
Last air date: 24 juillet 2026
Episode runtime: 24 min
Status: Returning Series
Type: Scripted
Language: ja
Countries: JP
Networks: Fuji TV, Gunma TV, Tokyo MX, BS11, Tochigi TV
Popularity: 16,8
In production: Yes
Original name: 逃げ上手の若君

Action & Adventure Animation

Seasons

Specials

S0 1 ep 2024

Season 1

S1 12 ep 2024 7,9

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.