Name: The Elusive Samurai
Released: 2024-07-06T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Asaki Yuikawa, Hinaki Yano, Mari Hino

Available on Hulu, U-NEXT, Prime Video, Disney+, ABEMA, FOD

The Kamakura shogunate government falls after a trusted vassal, Ashikaga Takauji, leads a rebellion. Hojo Tokiyuki, the rightful heir, escapes the massacre with a loyal priest. On the run in a fight to survive, Tokiyuki prepares to reclaim his birthright.

Anime · 2024 · 24 min

Starring Asaki Yuikawa , Hinaki Yano , Mari Hino

Director Yuta Yamazaki

EPISODE 1

May 22nd

Tokiyuki Hojo, the rightful heir to the regent who rules the Kamakura shogunate, is a kind boy with a heart of gold who dislikes conflict, even though he's the son of a warrior.

23 min · Jul 6, 2024
EPISODE 2

The Gentle Uncle

Takauji Ashikaga, once considered the guardian of the Kamakura shogunate, stages a rebellion that led to its quick destruction; Tokiyuki's older brother, Kunitoki, successfully evades the eyes of the warriors loyal to Takauji.

23 min · Jul 13, 2024
EPISODE 3

A Forest Inhabited by a God

Tokiyuki risks his life and wins a game of tag, defeating the enemy who betrayed his brother, their uncle, Muneshige; as soon as he arrives in Suwa, Yorishige urges him to begin his lessons and training to take back Kamakura.

23 min · Jul 20, 2024
EPISODE 4

Sadamune Appears!

Tokiyuki spends his days undergoing strenuous training to perfect his sword techniques, something he's told to do to take back Kamakura for himself.

23 min · Jul 27, 2024
EPISODE 5

Settling the Score! A Dog-Shooting Competition and then…

Tokiyuki faces off against Sadamune in a dog-shooting competition; his opponent excels with the bow and possesses an almost prodigy-like eye for detail; with a large lead in points, Tokiyuki faces defeat as he gets hit.

23 min · Aug 3, 2024
EPISODE 6

Steal the Imperial Command from Ogasawara's Residence at Night

Tokiyuki and Genba sneak into the Ogasawara's residence and successfully infiltrate the warehouse where the Emperor's Imperial Command is kept; Sadamune's subordinate, Sukefusa Ichikawa, catches on.

22 min · Aug 10, 2024