The Elusive Samura
Premiere Date and Where to Watch
The new season begins airing July 17 at 11:30 p.m. on Fuji TV, with a simulcast at 10:30 a.m. EDT for international audiences. The series will also air on AT-X in Japan, while Prime Video handles the global streaming release. That distribution setup mirrors Season 1, giving fans outside Japan a same-day way to watch.
Trailer, Cast, and Opening Theme
The Season 2 trailer confirmed the opening theme, “Onigoto” (“Demon Occurrences”), performed by Kento Nakajima. Returning cast members include Asaki Yuikawa as protagonist Hojo Tokiyuki and Yuichi Nakamura as Suwa Yorishige, both reprising their roles from the first season.
The Elusive Samurai is based on Yusei Matsui’s manga, following Hojo Tokiyuki, a young heir on the run after his family’s shogunate is overthrown, as he uses stealth, evasion, and his unusual gift for running away to survive and eventually fight back. The manga comes from the creator of Assassination Classroom, and the anime adaptation has drawn attention for blending historical setting with a distinctly modern sense of pacing and humor.
What to Expect From Season 2
Season 1 ended with Tokiyuki’s rebellion gaining real momentum, and the new trailer suggests Season 2 will escalate the stakes considerably, moving further into the conflict against the Ashikaga and Kamakura shogunate’s collapse. Studio CloverWorks returns to handle animation duties, continuing the visual style that helped the first season stand out during its original run.
Conclusion
The Elusive Samurai Season 2 arrives July 17 on Fuji TV, AT-X, and Prime Video, bringing back its full cast and a new opening theme from Kento Nakajima. Fans of Yusei Matsui’s manga have a firm date to look forward to.
