The Elusive Samurai
Set between the Kamakura and Muromachi periods, during the Kenmu Restoration, the story follows the tale of Hojo Tokiyuki, a boy on the run after his family is overthrown by Ashikaga Takauji. With his only allies being a shady priest and his followers, the young lord must seek revenge and regain his glory, with his only weapon: a superhuman ability to flee and hide.
Where to watch The Elusive Samurai in United States
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YouTube TV
Apple TV StoreClick a service to open The Elusive Samurai there. Availability last verified on June 21, 2026.
Where is The Elusive Samurai streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, YouTube TV | Apple TV Store |
| India | Crunchyroll, Sony Liv, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Canada | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | — |
| France | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | — |
| Spain | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | — |
| Brazil | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Hulu | Amazon Video, FOD |
About The Elusive Samurai
The Elusive Samurai is a 2024 Japanese-language animation and action & adventure series. The cast is led by Asaki Yuikawa, Yuichi Nakamura, Hinaki Yano. It spans 2 seasons and 12 episodes and is still running. In United States, it is currently streaming on Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, YouTube TV.
The Elusive Samurai was produced by CloverWorks, Aniplex, and Shueisha and made in Japan. It was first aired on July 6, 2024, and carries a TV-14 certification.
- First aired
- July 6, 2024
- Last aired
- September 28, 2024
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- TV-14
- Status
- Returning Series
- Seasons
- 2 (12 episodes)
- Network
- Fuji TV, Gunma TV
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- CloverWorks, Aniplex, Shueisha
The Elusive Samurai cast & crew
The cast features Asaki Yuikawa as Tokiyuki Hojo (voice), Yuichi Nakamura as Yorishige Suwa (voice), Hinaki Yano as Shizuku (voice), Mari Hino as Kojiro (voice), Sayumi Suzushiro as Ayako (voice), and Aoi Yuuki as Kazama Genba (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Akiyuki Tateyama, cinematography is by Yuya Sakuma, and it was produced by Nobuhiro Nakayama and Masanori Miyake.
Is The Elusive Samurai worth watching?
With 2 seasons and 12 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy animation and action & adventure, The Elusive Samurai is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Elusive Samurai
In United States, you can stream The Elusive Samurai on Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, and YouTube TV, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Elusive Samurai
Asaki Yuikawa
Tokiyuki Hojo (voice)
Yuichi Nakamura
Yorishige Suwa (voice)
Hinaki Yano
Shizuku (voice)
Mari Hino
Kojiro (voice)
Sayumi Suzushiro
Ayako (voice)
Aoi Yuuki
Kazama Genba (voice)
Kikunosuke Toya
Fubuki (voice)
The Elusive Samurai — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Elusive Samurai in United States?
The Elusive Samurai is streaming on Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, YouTube TV in United States.
▸Is The Elusive Samurai on Crunchyroll?
Yes — The Elusive Samurai is currently available on Crunchyroll in United States.
▸What language is The Elusive Samurai in?
The Elusive Samurai is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Elusive Samurai are there?
The Elusive Samurai has 2 seasons with 12 episodes in total, and it is still running.
▸What is The Elusive Samurai rated?
The Elusive Samurai is rated TV-14. It holds a 7.8/10 audience score from 41 ratings.
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