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The Elusive Samurai

TV·2024–present·Tokyo MX·Anime, History·30m

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In the year 1333, the Kamakura shogunate government comes crumbling down. A trusted vassal, Ashikaga Takauji, betrays the shogunate and organizes a rebellion. Hojo 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.

Cast

Asaki YuikawaAsaki YuikawaTokiyuki Hojo (voice)Yuichi NakamuraYuichi NakamuraYorishige Suwa (voice)Hinaki YanoHinaki YanoShizuku (voice)Mari HinoMari HinoKojiro (voice)Sayumi SuzushiroSayumi SuzushiroAyako (voice)Aoi YuukiAoi YuukiKazama Genba (voice)Kikunosuke ToyaKikunosuke ToyaFubuki (voice)

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