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The Elusive Samurai Season 2

Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi 2nd Season逃げ上手の若君 第二期Nigewaka 2Héroe fugitivo

2026 · TV · 12 eps Finished

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What is The Elusive Samurai Season 2 about?

The Elusive Samurai Season 2 is a TV anime series of 12 episodes animated by CloverWorks, adapted from a manga. It aired from July 17, 2026 to October 2, 2026. AniList classifies it as action and adventure. It continues from The Elusive Samurai, which is worth watching first.

After the tragic events in Kamakura, Tokiyuki Houjou has overcome the worst and started restoring his noble family. His next goal is incredibly ambitious—retaking Kamakura, no matter the cost. However, achieving his goal proves difficult as the region goes through turbulent times while its people are exhausted from their uneasy lives.

To make matters worse, some of the current rule's higher-ups are hot on Tokiyuki's trail and hope to expose him. But alongside his skilled and treasured retainers, Tokiyuki will do anything to rebuild his realm as he utilizes his elusiveness in both combat and speech.

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Themes AniList users associate with it: Samurai, War, Historical, Shounen, Politics, Mixed Media, Male Protagonist, Primarily Child Cast, Ninja, Gyaru.

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Main characters

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  • Tokiyuki Houjou 北条時行

    Main character

    A boy in the Houjou clan who was expected to inherit the rule of the Kamakura shogunate. He excels at fleeing and is now gathering strength at Suwa Grand Shrine so he can use that skill in his efforts to reclaim the throne.

    Japanese voice: Asaki Yuikawa

Supporting characters

  • Shizuku 雫

    Supporting character

    The priestess of Suwa Shrine under the orders of Yorishige. She's a member of Elusive Warriors.

    Japanese voice: Hinaki Yano

  • Kojirou Nezu 袮津孤次郎

    Supporting character

    Tokiyuki's ally and a member of Elusive Warriors. He belongs to the Nezu clan.

    Japanese voice: Mari Hino

  • Ayako Mochizuki 望月亜也子

    Supporting character

    A member of Elusive Warriors.

    Japanese voice: Sayumi Suzushiro

  • Genba Kazama 風間玄蕃

    Supporting character

    A thief that belongs to the Kazama clan, a branch of the Suwa clan. He is a member of the Elusive Warriors.

    Japanese voice: Aoi Yuuki

  • Fubuki 吹雪

    Supporting character

    A strategist and swordsman who travels in search of a lord. Initially was a member of the Elusive Warriors.

    Japanese voice: Kikunosuke Toya

  • Yorishige Suwa 諏訪頼重

    Supporting character

    Worshiped as the God of Suwa by having the spirit of Suwa Myojin within him. He's the person who offers safety to Tokiyuki after the fall of his clan in 1333. He is one of the 3 most outstanding arahitogami in Japan.

    Japanese voice: Yuuichi Nakamura

  • Takauji Ashikaga 足利高氏

    Supporting character

    The man who overthrew the Kamakura shogunate with his overwhelming strength and charisma, causing Tokiyuki's family and standing to be lost.

    Japanese voice: Katsuyuki Konishi

  • Mima 魅摩

    Supporting character

    Daughter of Doyo Sasaki, a powerful samurai from western Japan, and a wielder of extraordinary divine power that surpasses even the clouds. She uses this power to swindle money from people through gambling.

    Japanese voice: Niina Hanamiya

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