The Elusive Samurai

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.

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Status	Returning Series
Original Name	逃げ上手の若君
First Air Date	July 6, 2024
Last Air Date	September 11, 2026
Seasons	2
Episodes	24
Episode Runtime	24min
Language	Japanese
Original Language	Japanese
Production Countries	Japan
Production Companies	CloverWorks Aniplex Shueisha Tokyo MX BS11 Fuji Television Network dentsu
Networks	Fuji TV Gunma TV Tokyo MX BS11 Tochigi TV

S02E10

The Night of the Assassination

Through his dialogue with the warrior Masashige Kusunoki, known as a “god of war,” Tokiyuki is moved by Kusunoki's unwavering convictions and develops an even deeper sense of confidence in the possibilities of “fleeing.” Just as he is smiling over this fortunate encounter, everything suddenly changes when he hears news of his sworn enemy Takauji’s movements.

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