Overview
The Elusive Samurai’s first visual
Anime enthusiasts, mark your calendars for the highly anticipated television adaptation of Ysei Matsui’s manga series, “The Elusive Samurai.” The highly anticipated television adaptation of Ysei Matsui’s manga series, “The Elusive Samurai,” is set to premiere on July 6, 2024. This enthralling new show promises to transport viewers to the chaos-ridden era of feudal Japan.
Synopsis
“The Elusive Samurai” is set between the Kamakura and Muromachi periods, during the Kenmu Restoration, and follows the tale of Hojo Tokiyuki, an eight-year-old boy and the heir to the Kamakura shogunate. He is forced to flee for his life after a devastating massacre of his family by the treacherous Ashikaga Takauji.
With the help of a few loyal retainers, Tokiyuki embarks on a perilous journey through the tumultuous landscape of the Kamakura and Muromachi periods during the Kenmu Restoration. Along the way, he encounters Yorishige, a character with a touch of eccentricity, who claims to possess the gift of clairvoyance and foresees Tokiyuki’s ultimate rise to power as the ruler of Japan.
Yūsei Matsui
Yūsei Matsui, the brilliant mind behind “Assassination Classroom” and “Neuro: Supernatural Detective,” has once again crafted a captivating narrative that has garnered significant praise since its serialization in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump in January 2021. The manga series has already received the prestigious 69th Shogakukan Manga Award and has been licensed for English release by Viz Media.
The team behind the anime
The anime adaptation is being produced by CloverWorks, with Yuta Yamazaki serving as the director and Yasushi Nishiya as the character designer. Yasushi Nishiya is known for projects like Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us (2018), Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! (2017) and Pokémon the Movie: Black – Victini and Reshiram (2011). The voice cast includes a talented ensemble of actors, including Asaki Yuikawa as Hojo Tokiyuki, Yuichi Nakamura as Suwa Yorishige, Hinaki Yano as Shizuku, Mari Hino as Kojiro, Sayumi Suzushiro as Ayako. Aoi Yuki as Kazama Genba, and Kikunosuke Toya as Fubuki.
Official trailer
The recently released trailer offers a breathtaking glimpse into the series’ visually stunning world, hinting at a thrilling and dramatic adventure that is sure to captivate audiences. With its intricate character development, enthralling narrative, and meticulous attention to detail, “The Elusive Samurai” is poised to become the anime sensation of 2024.
Prepare to be immersed in an epic journey through feudal Japan like never before. “The Elusive Samurai” is set to premiere on July 6, 2024, and promises to leave a lasting impression.
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” I reject everything you’ve said. And I embrace everything you reject. Because of that…I care not for my life…but I must avenge you by restoring Hojo rule!.”~ Yasuie (The Elusive Samurai Manga)
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