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Seasons & episodes
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The Elusive Samurai first aired in 2024 • originally associated with Fuji TV • 2 seasons • 12 episodes • around 24 minutes per episode • status: Returning Series.
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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.
Keywords
samurai, revenge, escape, based on manga, historical, shounen, anime, bushi.
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Similar series
Rurouni Kenshin, BLUE EYE SAMURAI, Ninja Kamui, Dororo, Golden Kamuy, Tokyo Revengers, Tekken: Bloodline, Revenger.
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