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Completed TV R - 17+ (violence & profanity)

The Elusive Samurai

逃げ上手の若君

The Elusive Samurai is a tv anime with 12 listed episodes from CloverWorks. Use this page for synopsis, release timing, trailer links, score history, and internal links to its season and genres.

7.79
Score
#1206
Ranked
#1360
Popularity
205.3K
Members
858
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Episodes: 12
Duration: 23 min per ep
Aired: Jul 6, 2024 to Sep 28, 2024
Source: Manga
Broadcast: Saturdays at 23:30 (JST)

Synopsis

Tokiyuki Houjou, a carefree eight-year-old noble, is content with the serene life in Kamakura and shows little regard for the serious responsibilities that come with his eventually succeeding his father as the next shogun. Instead of dedicating himself to rigorous training in swordsmanship or archery, Tokiyuki excels in the art of evasion, skillfully dodging his advisors and discovering perfect hiding spots. However, his peaceful existence is shattered when a sudden coup brutally wipes out his clan. Overwhelmed with guilt for being the sole survivor, Tokiyuki contemplates joining his family in death. However, his fate takes an abrupt turn when the enigmatic priest Yorishige Suwa suddenly shoves him onto a battlefield. Yorishige, who prophesies that Tokiyuki will one day become a great hero, leaves the boy with no choice but to navigate his way free of enemy soldiers. As Tokiyuki struggles to survive against these foes, he finds a new thrill in raising the stakes of his usual hide-and-seek games. With a renewed sense of purpose and the promise of powerful allies from Yorishige, Tokiyuki vows to avenge his family—not through his capability to fight, but through his extraordinary talent for running away. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

At a Glance

Type and status

TV · Completed

Season

Summer 2024

Primary studio

CloverWorks

Episodes

12

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What is The Elusive Samurai about?

Tokiyuki Houjou, a carefree eight-year-old noble, is content with the serene life in Kamakura and shows little regard for the serious responsibilities that come with his eventually succeeding his father as the next shogun. Instead of dedicating himself to rigorous training in swo

How many episodes does The Elusive Samurai have?

The Elusive Samurai currently lists 12 episodes.

Who worked on The Elusive Samurai and when did it air?

The Elusive Samurai is associated with CloverWorks and aired Jul 6, 2024 to Sep 28, 2024.