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.

First Air Date: 2024-07-06

Last Air Date: 2024-09-28

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 12

Networks: Gunma TV, Tokyo MX, BS11, Tochigi TV

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Top Cast

Asaki Yuikawa as Tokiyuki Hojo (voice)
Yuichi Nakamura as Yorishige Suwa (voice)
Hinaki Yano as Shizuku (voice)
Mari Hino as Kojiro (voice)
Sayumi Suzushiro as Ayako (voice)
Aoi Yuuki as Kazama Genba (voice)
Kikunosuke Toya as Fubuki (voice)

Seasons

Specials (2024)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: History (2024-09-07)

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. He asks for Tokiyuki’s help, and together, they try every idea, one by one, for Yorishige to regain his holy power.