The Elusive Samurai
逃げ上手の若君
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 stream The Elusive Samurai
Streaming now in the United States on Crunchyroll.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Official English Dub Trailer
Official Trailer [Subtitled]
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Frequently asked questions about The Elusive Samurai
Where can I watch The Elusive Samurai in the United States?
The Elusive Samurai is available to stream on Crunchyroll in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch The Elusive Samurai for free?
Not free in the United States right now. The Elusive Samurai needs a subscription to Crunchyroll, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
What are the ratings for The Elusive Samurai?
The Elusive Samurai scores 7.7 on The Movie Database.
How many seasons of The Elusive Samurai are there?
The Elusive Samurai has 2 seasons and 24 episodes, and is ended.
How long does it take to watch all of The Elusive Samurai?
All 24 episodes of The Elusive Samurai add up to about 9 hours 36 minutes at roughly 24 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 5 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 2 days.
What network is The Elusive Samurai on?
The Elusive Samurai airs on Fuji TV and Gunma TV, and is produced by CloverWorks, Aniplex, and Shueisha.
What language is The Elusive Samurai in?
The Elusive Samurai is in Japanese, and its original title is 逃げ上手の若君.
Ratings and metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked October 2026.