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The Elusive Samurai , an upcoming TV anime based on the historical fiction manga of the same name, has revealed a new trailer (below), a new cast addition, and the opening and ending theme song performers. The series will broadcast in Japan on Tokyo Mx, Tochigi TV, Gunma TV, BS11, Mainichi Broadcasting System and other stations beginning on July 6, 2024. In The Elusive Samurai , voice actor Katsuyuki Konishi plays the role of Ashikaga Takauji . Dish// performs the opening theme for the series, which is entitled “Plan A”. Botchi Boromaru performs the ending theme for the series, which is entitled “Kamakura Style”. Known as Nige Jozu no Wakagimi in Japan, the original The Elusive Samurai manga by Yusei Matsui is serialized by Shueisha in their Weekly Shonen Jump manga magazine, and an English language version is available from Viz Media. Yuta Yamazaki directs the TV anime at animation studio CloverWorks, while Yoriko Tomita provides the series composition,...
- 6/23/2024
- by Paul Chapman
- Crunchyroll
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Ahead of a July 6 broadcast premiere in Japan, the official Twitter account for The Elusive Samurai anime unveiled a brand-new visual today highlighting the historical series' much-anticipated release and featuring the caption "The story of young Tokiyuki Hojo begins with the fall of the Kamakura shogunate." Pre-broadcast Visual Related: The Elusive Samurai Anime Hits Japanese Airwaves on July 6 Based on the manga by Yusei Matsui ( Assassination Classroom ), Yuta Yamazaki ( Wonder Egg Priority assistant director) directs The Elusive Samurai at studio CloverWorks, with series composition by Yoriko Tomita, character designs by Yasushi Nishiya and music by Akiyuki Tateyama and Gembi. Viz Media publishes an official English version of the manga and describes the story: After the massacre of his family by the traitor Ashikaga Takauji, Tokiyuki flees with the help of a handful of loyal retainers who have also survived the purge. One of them is Suwa Yorishige, an ally of...
- 6/18/2024
- by Liam Dempsey
- Crunchyroll
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The Elusive Samurai , an upcoming TV anime based on the historical fiction manga of the same name, has published a new trailer for the series (below), which will broadcast in Japan on Tokyo Mx, Tochigi TV, Gunma TV, BS11, Mainichi Broadcasting System and other stations beginning on July 6, 2024. Known as Nige Jozu no Wakagimi in Japan, the original The Elusive Samurai manga by Yusei Matsui is serialized by Shueisha in their Weekly Shonen Jump manga magazine, and an English language version is available from Viz Media. Yuta Yamazaki directs the TV anime at animation studio CloverWorks, while Yoriko Tomita provides the series composition, Yasushi Nishiya provides the character designs, and Akiyuki Tateyama and Gembi provide the music. The Elusive Samurai key visual Related: The Elusive Samura TV Anime Announces July 2024 Premiere with New Trailer Viz Media describes the story of The Elusive Samurai : After the massacre of his family by the traitor Ashikaga Takauji,...
- 6/8/2024
- by Paul Chapman
- Crunchyroll
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Ahead of its premiere later this year, the official site and social channels for The Elusive Samurai anime adaptation have announced the latest cast addition in Kikunosuke Toya, who will play the role of Fubuki. The character setting and trailer are featured below. Fubuki character visual Kikunoske Toya as Fubuki Related: The Elusive Samurai TV Anime Releases First Key Visual Known as Nige Jozu no Wakagimi in Japan, the original The Elusive Samurai manga by Yusei Matsui is serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump manga magazine, and an English language version is available from Viz Media. Yuta Yamazaki directs the TV anime at animation studio CloverWorks, while Yoriko Tomita provides the series composition, Yasushi Nishiya provides the character designs and Akiyuki Tateyama and Gembi provide the music. Viz Media describes the story of The Elusive Samurai : After the massacre of his family by the traitor Ashikaga Takauji, Tokiyuki...
- 3/12/2024
- by Humberto Saabedra
- Crunchyroll
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The Elusive Samurai , an upcoming TV anime based on the historical fiction manga of the same name, has revealed a new character visual and trailer for Genba Kazama (voiced by Aoi Yuki), a ninja who specializes in gathering information. The Elusive Samurai is scheduled to broadcast in Japan in 2024. Known as Nige Jozu no Wakagimi in Japan, the original The Elusive Samurai manga by Yusei Matsui is serialized by Shueisha in their Weekly Shonen Jump manga magazine, and an English language version is available from Viz Media. Yuta Yamazaki directs the TV anime at animation studio CloverWorks, while Yoriko Tomita provides the series composition, Yasushi Nishiya provides the character designs, and Akiyuki Tateyama and Gembi provide the music. Genba Kazama character visual Related: The Elusive Samurai TV Anime Releases Kojiro Character Visual, Trailer Viz Media describes the story of The Elusive Samurai : After the massacre of his family by the traitor Ashikaga Takauji,...
- 2/20/2024
- by Paul Chapman
- Crunchyroll
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Ahead of a 2024 premiere, the upcoming anime adaptation of The Elusive Samurai today released a brand-new character visual for Kojiro Nezu, as well as an accompanying trailer featuring the voice actor Mari Hino (Shushu in Chained Soldier ). Kojiro character visual Related: The Elusive Samurai TV Anime Releases Ayako Character Trailer, Visual Based on the manga by Yusei Matsui ( Assassination Classroom ), Yuta Yamazaki ( Wonder Egg Priority assistant director) will direct the anime alongside assistant-director Yusuke Kawakami at studio CloverWorks, with series composition by Yoriko Tomita, character designs by Yasushi Nishiya and music by Akiyuki Tateyama and Gembi. Viz Media, which publishes the manga's official English version, describes the story: After the massacre of his family by the traitor Ashikaga Takauji, Tokiyuki flees with the help of a handful of loyal retainers who have also survived the purge. One of them is Suwa Yorishige, an ally of the Hojo clan and lord of Suwa Province.
- 1/24/2024
- by Liam Dempsey
- Crunchyroll
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