The Elusive Samurai (2024): cast, story & where to watch
2024 · Series · ★ 7.8
Released in 2024, The Elusive Samurai is an animation and action & adventure series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Elusive Samurai stars Asaki Yuikawa as Tokiyuki Hojo (voice), Yuichi Nakamura as Yorishige Suwa (voice), Hinaki Yano as Shizuku (voice) and Mari Hino as Kojiro (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, The Elusive Samurai has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Elusive Samurai page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Elusive Samurai tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Elusive Samurai (2024)?
- In US, The Elusive Samurai is available to stream on Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Elusive Samurai worth watching?
- The Elusive Samurai holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and action & adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Elusive Samurai?
- The Elusive Samurai stars Asaki Yuikawa, Yuichi Nakamura, Hinaki Yano, Mari Hino and Sayumi Suzushiro.
- When was The Elusive Samurai released?
- The Elusive Samurai was released in 2024.