The Elusive Samurai (2024–present)

1. S01E01May 22ndJuly 6, 2024 7.2The year is 1333, Kamakura. Tokiyuki Hojo, the rightful heir to the regent who rules the Kamakura shogunate, is a kind boy with a heart of g
2. S01E02The Gentle UncleJuly 13, 2024 7.2Takauji Ashikaga, once considered the guardian of the Kamakura shogunate, stages a rebellion that led to its quick destruction. Tokiyuki’s o
3. S01E03A Forest Inhabited by a GodJuly 20, 2024 6.8Tokiyuki risks his life and wins a game of tag, defeating the enemy who betrayed his brother. As soon as he arrives in Suwa, Yorishige urges
4. S01E04Sadamune Appears!July 27, 2024 6.8Tokiyuki spends his days undergoing strenuous training to perfect his sword techniques – something he’s told to do to take back Kamakura for
5. S01E05Settling the Score! A Dog-Shooting Competition, and Then…August 3, 2024 8.3Tokiyuki faces off against Sadamune in a dog-shooting competition, even though his opponent excels with the bow and possesses an almost prod
6. S01E06Steal the Imperial Command from Ogasawara's Residence at NightAugust 10, 2024 8.3Tokiyuki and Genba sneak into the Ogasawara's residence and successfully infiltrate the warehouse where the Emperor’s Imperial Command is ke
7. S01E07Children in WinterAugust 17, 2024 8.0Tokiyuki reigns in the new year for the first time in Suwa. As the chaos from the downfall lulls throughout the country, skirmishes still br
8. S01E08A War of Hide and SeekAugust 24, 2024 8.3The Elusive Warriors make their way to Nakayama Manor in the northern extremities of Suwa. There, Tokiyuki meets a young boy named Fubuki.
9. S01E09Season's bestMy BuddhaAugust 31, 2024 9.3The Elusive Warriors engage in a fierce battle with the Seigi Party, a group spearheaded by Shokan himself. Stuck in a small chamber and fac
10. S01E10A Perverted Kid and Disturbances of Holy PowerSeptember 14, 2024 8.0Yorishige tells Tokiyuki there are times when he cannot see the future; as some people have come to rely on Yorishige's reputation and power
11. S01E11Samurais Who Are Eager to Die & An Elusive SamuraiSeptember 21, 2024 8.0The imperial court assigns a new provincial official for Shinano: Shinanonokami Kiyohara. Kiyohara did not hesitate to wield his power over
12. S01E12Hang in There, Tokiyuki, Until the Day You Retake KamakuraSeptember 28, 2024 8.0Hoshina and his army decide to retreat from Kawanakajima after hearing what Tokiyuki and Saemontaro Shinomiya, a Suwa Sect warrior, had to s

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1. S02E01Longing for Sea Bream!July 17, 2026 6.0It is the first year of the Kenmu era (1334), in Suwa, Shinano province. Tokiyuki, now fully accustomed to life in Suwa, is reminded of meal
2. S02E02Ayako's Heart-Pounding Operation!July 24, 2026—The Ashikaga forces keep a vigilant watch across the country, searching for remnants of the Hojo clan scattered throughout Japan. Sadamune,
3. S02E03Tokiyuki and Three Great GeneralsJuly 31, 2026—Provincial official Kiyohara returns to Shinano after fleeing back to Kyo following the previous battle. Having grown even more ruthless, Ki
4. S02E04The Warrior of Love: Shinano Mask!August 7, 2026—Tokiyuki and his companions race across the battlefield, sparing even the slightest moments of rest in order to relay information to their a
5. S02E05The UnyieldingAugust 14, 2026—The central battlefield descends into total chaos. Just as victory seems within reach for the Hoshina–Shinomiya forces, a new obstacle sudde
6. S02E06The Boy Who Became a GodAugust 21, 2026—The battle ends in defeat for the Suwa Sect. Although they manage to keep casualties to a minimum, the losses they suffer are significant. A
7. S02E07My UncleAugust 28, 2026—Tokiyuki’s uncle, Yasuie Hojo, is still alive! Once a key figure at the heart of the Kamakura Shogunate, Yasuie survives the fall of Kamakur
8. S02E08IrreplaceableSeptember 4, 2026—
9. S02E09Episode 9September 11, 2026—
10. S02E10Episode 10September 18, 2026—
11. S02E11Episode 11September 25, 2026—
12. S02E12Episode 12October 2, 2026—

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