The Elusive Samurai

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
The Elusive SamuraiAnime

Details

Season
Summer 2024
Episodes
12
  • AniList 7.7
Episode runtime
24 min
Status
Finished
Genres
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Supernatural
Format
TV
Source material
manga
Tags
  • Historical
  • War
  • Samurai
  • Swordplay
  • Male Protagonist
  • Tragedy
Alternative titles
  • 逃げ上手の若君
  • Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi
  • Nigewaka
  • นายน้อยจอมโกยก้าวสู่เส้นทางแห่งวีรบุรุษ
  • Héroe fugitivo
  • Беглый самурай

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