TV series
The Elusive Samurai
2024–2026, Japanese, on Fuji TV & Gunma TV.
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.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 24
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Status
- Ended in 2026
Worth the Hype
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7.7/10 from 54 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Elusive Samurai
The Elusive Samurai is streaming on Crunchyroll in India.
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Latest episode
S2 E12: The Age
Aired 2 October 2026
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- Asaki YuikawaTokiyuki Hojo (voice) · 12 ep
- Yuichi NakamuraYorishige Suwa (voice) · 12 ep
- Hinaki YanoShizuku (voice) · 12 ep
- Mari HinoKojiro (voice) · 12 ep
- Sayumi SuzushiroAyako (voice) · 12 ep
- Aoi YukiKazama Genba (voice) · 12 ep
- Kikunosuke ToyaFubuki (voice) · 12 ep
- Nina HanamiyaMima Sasaki (voice) · 12 ep
- Toshiki MasudaYoshisue Shibukawa (voice) · 1 ep
- Yuu HayashiTsuneie Iwamatsu (voice) · 1 ep
- Yasuyuki KaseNoriaki Uesugi (voice) · 1 ep
- Ayumu MuraseMajogoro Shiba (voice) · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 6 July 2024
- Last aired
- 2 October 2026
- Network
- Fuji TV, Gunma TV, TOKYO MX, BS11, Tochigi TV
- Original title
- 逃げ上手の若君
- Language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-14
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What The Elusive Samurai is based on
The Elusive Samurai is adapted from a manga.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Elusive Samurai: quick answers
Is The Elusive Samurai worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 54 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The Elusive Samurai are there?
The Elusive Samurai has 2 seasons and 24 episodes, about 24 minutes each.
Is The Elusive Samurai finished?
Yes. The Elusive Samurai ended in 2026, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Elusive Samurai on?
The Elusive Samurai is streaming on Crunchyroll in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
The Elusive Samurai parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Elusive Samurai is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The Elusive Samurai?
If you liked The Elusive Samurai, try Rurouni Kenshin, BLUE EYE SAMURAI, Dororo.
What is The Elusive Samurai based on?
The Elusive Samurai is adapted from a manga.