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The Elusive Samurai

Original title: 逃げ上手の若君

2024 · TV-14 · 2 seasons · 24 episodes

7.7

TMDB audience score
54 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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.

About 9h 36m to watch every episode. An estimate: 24 episodes at the typical episode runtime of 24 minutes.

Where to watch

Official options in the United States:

Subscription

  • Crunchyroll
  • Crunchyroll Amazon Channel

Buy

  • Amazon Video
  • Apple TV Store

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Main cast

  • Asaki Yuikawa
    Tokiyuki Hojo (voice)
    12 episodes

  • Yuichi Nakamura
    Yorishige Suwa (voice)
    12 episodes

  • Hinaki Yano
    Shizuku (voice)
    12 episodes

  • Mari Hino
    Kojiro (voice)
    12 episodes

  • Sayumi Suzushiro
    Ayako (voice)
    12 episodes

  • Aoi Yuki
    Kazama Genba (voice)
    12 episodes

  • Kikunosuke Toya
    Fubuki (voice)
    12 episodes

  • Nina Hanamiya
    Mima Sasaki (voice)
    12 episodes

  • Toshiki Masuda
    Yoshisue Shibukawa (voice)
    1 episode

  • Yuu Hayashi
    Tsuneie Iwamatsu (voice)
    1 episode

  • Yasuyuki Kase
    Noriaki Uesugi (voice)
    1 episode

  • Ayumu Murase
    Majogoro Shiba (voice)
    1 episode

Seasons