The Elusive Samurai (2024)

Adventure · Animation · Comedy

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.

IMDb rating: 7.3 (2,051 votes)
Seasons: 2
Streaming (US): Crunchyroll · YouTube TV
Language: JA
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Aug 19, 2026 · 2 seasons indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (2024)

7.78 avg 12 episodes 8.1 → 7.9

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	5-gatsu 22-nichi	8.1	319
2	Yasashii ojisan	8.2	269
3	Kami no sumu mori	7.6	205
4	Sadamune tôjô!	7.6	188
5	Ketchaku! Inuômono, soshite...	7.3	175
6	Nusume rinji, Ogasawara-kan no yoru	7.9	180
7	Fuyu no kodomo-tachi	7.5	159
8	Kakurenbo sensô	8.0	154
9	Watashi no hotoke-sama	8.8	201
10	Hentai chigo to shinriki sôdô	7.2	144
11	Shinita gari to nige jôzu	7.3	140
12	Ganbare Tokiyuki, Kamakura dakkan no sono hi made	7.9	146

Season 2 (2026)

8.18 avg 5 episodes 7.9 → 8.4

Season 2 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Mou Ichido, Tabetai!	7.9	63
2	Ayako no Dokidoki Daisakusen!	8.6	53
3	Tokiyuki to San Taishô	8.0	46
4	Ai no Senshi! Shinano Kamen	8.0	33
5	Makezaru Mono-tachi	8.4	25

The Elusive Samurai (2024)

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