Anime details
The Elusive Samurai
Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi
Synopsis
In the year 1333, the Kamakura shogunate government comes crumbling down. A trusted vassal, Ashikaga Takauji, betrays the shogunate and organizes a rebellion. Houjou Tokiyuki, the rightful heir, escapes the massacre with a Shinto priest named Suwa Yorishige to Kamakura. On the run and fighting to stay alive, Tokiyuki sets in motion his plan to reclaim his birthright.
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Cast & voice actors
Tokiyuki Houjou
MAIN
Voice: Asaki Yuikawa
Yorishige Suwa
MAIN
Voice: Yuuichi Nakamura
Shizuku
SUPPORTING
Voice: Hinaki Yano
Ayako Mochizuki
SUPPORTING
Voice: Sayumi Suzushiro
Genba Kazama
SUPPORTING
Voice: Aoi Yuuki
Fubuki
SUPPORTING
Voice: Kikunosuke Toya
Kojirou Nezu
SUPPORTING
Voice: Mari Hino
Takauji Ashikaga
SUPPORTING
Voice: Katsuyuki Konishi, Miyuki Sakurai
Sadamune Ogasawara
SUPPORTING
Voice: Yutaka Aoyama
Kunitoki Houjou
SUPPORTING
Voice: Yuka Terasaki
Hikari
SUPPORTING
Voice: Juri Nagatsuma
Moronao Kouno
SUPPORTING
Voice: Atsushi Miyauchi
AniList community reviews
Funny, Yet, Underdeveloped Characters/Breathtaking Animation/Fast-Paced and Crazy Storyline/A Historical Shonen
By JackieArt · Score 88/100
Read full review on AniList →Like Megumi from Jujutsu Kaisen, The Elusive Samurai is the "Potential Man".
By Shellious · Score 60/100
Read full review on AniList →The Elusive Samurai squanders its potential through clashing tones and overreliance on unnecessary comedy.
By Juliko25 · Score 61/100
Read full review on AniList →A perverted priest and an evasive child meet with kink. The result is a humorous journey back to power.
By Anymanga · Score 75/100
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