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7.8 2 Seasons • 12 Episodes

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.

Seasons

Top Cast

  • Asaki Yuikawa

    Asaki Yuikawa

    Tokiyuki Hojo (voice)

  • Yuichi Nakamura

    Yuichi Nakamura

    Yorishige Suwa (voice)

  • Hinaki Yano

    Hinaki Yano

    Shizuku (voice)

  • Mari Hino

    Mari Hino

    Kojiro (voice)

  • Sayumi Suzushiro

    Sayumi Suzushiro

    Ayako (voice)

  • Aoi Yuuki

    Aoi Yuuki

    Kazama Genba (voice)

  • Kikunosuke Toya

    Kikunosuke Toya

    Fubuki (voice)

Overview

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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