The Elusive Samurai Gets Second Season!

Fans of The Elusive Samurai have something exciting to look forward to! It was revealed in this year's 45th issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine that the anime adaptation of Yūsei Matsui's popular manga will return for a second season. The announcement comes right after the finale of the first season, which aired in Japan on September 28, further building excitement around the series.

Elusive Samurai Season 1

The first season of The Elusive Samurai premiered on July 6, airing on major Japanese networks like Tokyo MX, BS11, Tochigi TV, and Gunma TV. For international audiences, Crunchyroll streamed the series, including an English dub, making it accessible to fans worldwide.

The anime was directed by Yuta Yamazaki, known for his work as assistant director on Wonder Egg Priority and series director for Love Rice. Yasushi Nishiya, celebrated for his character designs in Pokémon films like The Power of Us and I Choose You!, brought his expertise to the project as well. The animation studio CloverWorks, behind popular titles like Horimiya and The Promised Neverland, handled production, contributing to the anime's visually engaging style.

Music played a key role in setting the tone for the series. DISH// performed the energetic opening theme song, "Plan A," while Botchi Boromaru delivered a charming and fitting ending theme, "Kamakura STYLE."

Talented Production Behind Elusive Samurai

The Elusive Samurai manga, which has been running in Weekly Shonen Jump since January 2021, has quickly gained popularity. Matsui, the creator behind the hit series Assassination Classroom, brings his unique storytelling skills to this historical tale.

Plot

The manga follows Tokiyuki, a young samurai who escapes death after his family is massacred by the traitor Ashikaga Takauji. With the help of a small group of loyal retainers, including the eccentric yet clairvoyant Suwa Yorishige, Tokiyuki embarks on a quest to reclaim his rightful place and one day rule Japan. But for now, survival is the primary goal.

For English-speaking readers, Viz Media and MANGA Plus have made the manga available digitally, releasing new chapters as they debut in Japan. Additionally, Viz Media is publishing the series in print, offering a chance for fans to add The Elusive Samurai to their collections.

With the manga's ongoing success and the anime's strong reception, the second season promises even more thrilling adventures for Tokiyuki and his allies. Keep an eye out for further updates as more details about the next season are revealed!