The Elusive Samurai
Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi · 逃げ上手の若君
Completed. The Elusive Samurai is finished: it aired in Summer 2024 with 12 episodes. The anime continues: The Elusive Samurai Season 2 is airing now (Summer 2026).
- Status
- Completed
- Episodes
- 12
- Aired
- Summer 2024
- Average score
- 77/100
- Popularity in 2024
- #39 of 405
- Score rank in 2024
- #59 of 405
The Elusive Samurai synopsis
In the year 1333, the Kamakura shogunate government comes crumbling down. A trusted vassal, Ashikaga Takauji, betrays the shogunate and organizes a rebellion. Houjou Tokiyuki, the rightful heir, escapes the massacre with a Shinto priest named Suwa Yorishige to Kamakura. On the run and fighting to stay alive, Tokiyuki sets in motion his plan to reclaim his birthright.
(Source: Crunchyroll)
The Elusive Samurai watch order
All 2 entries in the franchise, in release order. Movies, OVAs and specials are included; skip them for a series-only run.
- The Elusive Samurai — Summer 2024, 12 eps
- The Elusive Samurai Season 2 — Summer 2026, 12 eps
Where to watch The Elusive Samurai
Streaming rights differ by country and change often. Check licensed services such as Crunchyroll, Netflix and HIDIVE first — our guide onhow to find which streaming service has an animewalks through it, and the legal streaming services comparisoncovers price and catalog size.
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The Elusive Samurai FAQ
- Is The Elusive Samurai finished?
- The Elusive Samurai is finished: it aired in Summer 2024 with 12 episodes. The anime continues: The Elusive Samurai Season 2 is airing now (Summer 2026).
- How many episodes does The Elusive Samurai have?
- The Elusive Samurai has 12 episodes.
- When did The Elusive Samurai air?
- The Elusive Samurai premiered in Summer 2024.
- What genre is The Elusive Samurai?
- The Elusive Samurai is an Action, Adventure, Supernatural anime.
- Is there a sequel to The Elusive Samurai?
- Yes. The next entry is The Elusive Samurai Season 2 (Summer 2026). The full watch order on this page lists all 2 entries in the franchise.
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