The Elusive Samurai Season 2
逃げ上手の若君 第二期
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16 ▼9 (2026-10-03)
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- Ep 6 16 posts
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- Ep 8 18 posts
- Ep 9 17 posts
- Ep 10 21 posts 🔥 Most buzz
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- Ep 12 20 posts Latest
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Set in 14th-century Japan, this action-adventure series follows a young samurai lord who loses everything after a betrayal and must survive while hiding his identity. Produced by CloverWorks and based on the manga by Yuusei Matsui, the second season continues the protagonist's journey as he gathers allies and hones his skills to reclaim his destiny.
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- Katsuyuki Konishi Takauji Ashikaga Role heat 28
- Aoi Yuuki Genba Kazama Role heat 28
- Asaki Yuikawa Tokiyuki Houjou Role heat 28
- Yuuichi Nakamura Yorishige Suwa Role heat 18
- Mari Hino Kojirou Nezu Role heat 18
- Kikunosuke Toya Fubuki Role heat 18
Database
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- CloverWorks
- Original creator
- Yuusei Matsui
- Director
- Yuuta Yamazaki
- Assistant director
- Yuusuke Kawakami
- Series composition
- Yoriko Tomita
- Character design
- Yasushi Nishiya
- Chief animation director
- Yasushi Nishiya
- Art director
- Ayumi Kojima
- Sound director
- Tomokazu Mitsui
- Voice actor
- Asaki Yuikawa(Tokiyuki Houjou)Mari Hino(Kojirou Nezu)Hinaki Yano(Shizuku)Sayumi Suzushiro(Ayako Mochizuki)Aoi Yuuki(Genba Kazama)Kikunosuke Toya(Fubuki)Yuuichi Nakamura(Yorishige Suwa)Katsuyuki Konishi(Takauji Ashikaga)
- By the same creator
- 暗殺教室, 逃げ上手の若君, 劇場版 暗殺教室 365日の時間, 暗殺教室 episode:0 出会いの時間, 殺せんせーQ[クエスト]! (ONA)
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Latest news
- ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ The Escape-Prone Young Noble 🎨 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ The ending illustration for episode 24 of the streaming site's series is by original creator Matsui Yusei✨ 🖊️ View the ending illustration here: https://nigewaka.run/special/ending_illust/ … Thank you for watching until the end TheEscape-ProneYoungNoble Togewaka ↗
- ⚡Streaming begins⚡ The Young Master's Great Escape 逃げ上手の若君 Episode 24 (Finale) is streaming first on Prime Video 📲 Be sure to check out the ending illustration only available through streaming 👀 Other platforms will begin streaming in sequence from 10/6 (Tue) at 12:00~ 📺Broadcast & streaming info here https:// nigewaka.run/onair/2nd.html 逃げ若 ↗
- Episode 24 (Finale) "The Era" — Scene Cuts & Synopsis ✿ Broadcast: October 2 (Fri) at 23:30 on Fuji TV's "Noitamina" nationwide 📺 ✿ Synopsis: https:// nigewaka.run/story/episode 24 … ✿ Streaming: Prime Video from October 2 (Fri) at 24:00 ↗
- The Journey of Elaina Episode 23 Clip A clip from Episode 23, "The Buddha in My Life, Continued" ✨ "Just perverted memories!!" https://youtube.com/shorts/BZBvTcpTcew … ↗
- Decoding…-----➣💡 NigeJouzu no Wakagimi NigeWaka ↗
- 逃げ上手の若君 Episode 16 Clip From Episode 16 "愛の戦士！信濃仮面" we bring you a clip from the episode "信濃仮面ッ！！！" https://youtube.com/shorts/5kBp78PkhLI … 逃げ若 ↗
- Asaki Yuikawa Goes! Behind-the-Scenes Report from the Production Site — NigeWaka (The Elusive Samurai). Check out the meticulous details! [Filming Edition] https://youtu.be/R1zQwunioLM. Full version included in Blu-ray & DVD Vol. 9, releasing 11/25 (Wed). ↗
- Episode 16: "Warrior of Love! Shinano Mask" — Scene Cuts & Synopsis. Broadcast: Fri Aug 7, 23:30 on Fuji TV's Noitamina. Synopsis: https://nigewaka.run/story/episode16. Streaming: Prime Video from Aug 7, 24:15. ↗
Collabs
Ongoing 4
- Merch Products Featuring Newly Illustrated Artwork from 'The Elusive Samurai' ↗ 17 days left 10/2 〜 10/22 Online
- Campaign The Elusive Samurai: Fall Fun Fair ↗ 6 days left 9/19 〜 10/11
- Campaign TV Anime 'The Elusive Samurai' Autumn Full Enjoyment Fair starts September 19 (Sat)! ↗ 9/19 〜 (end date TBA)
- Merch The Elusive Samurai Full-Color Art Board (Weekly Shonen Jump Issue 8, 2021 Cover) ↗ 8/4 〜 (end date TBA) JUMP SHOP 15 permanent storesLalaport FukuokaJUMP SHOP Online
Upcoming 19
- Merch The Elusive Samurai Anime Travel Guide by Rurugu Coming October 30, 2026 ↗ 10/30 〜 (end date TBA)
- Campaign '#The Elusive Samurai Season 2' — Share your thoughts! ↗ dates TBA
- Merch The Elusive Samurai Season 2 Blu-ray & DVD Pre-orders Now Open ↗ dates TBA Online
- Campaign Currently no wait time at merchandise & café! Running campaigns: Wind Breaker Season 2 broadcast tie-in, No. 6 Shion Birthday, and Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress Kurusu Birthday. Visit us! ↗ dates TBA
- Campaign Wind Breaker Season 2 broadcast tie-in campaign 'Moon Viewing Ver.' merchandise sale ↗ dates TBA noitamina SHOP
- Merch Wind Breaker Season 2 broadcast tie-in campaign Moon Viewing Ver. merchandise - online sale ↗ dates TBA Online
- Event Wind Breaker Season 2 retrospective screening ↗ dates TBA
- Café Season 2 Broadcast Tie-In / Shion Birthday Campaign (No. 6) / Kurusu Birthday Campaign (Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress) — Merchandise & Cafe ↗ dates TBA
- Campaign Season 2 Broadcast Tie-In Campaign ↗ dates TBA noitamina shop
- Merch #The Elusive Samurai Season 2 Blu-ray & DVD now available for preorder ↗ dates TBA Online
- Merch [Products Available] Various goods from the TV anime The Elusive Samurai are now on sale at eeo Store online! ↗ dates TBA Online
- Merch JUMP ART BOARD GALLERY The Elusive Samurai Art Board ↗ dates TBA Online
- Merch The Elusive Samurai Iconic Scene Art Board – "I shall serve you to the depths of hell" ↗ dates TBA JUMP SHOP 15 permanent storesLalaport FukuokaJUMP SHOP Online
- Merch The Elusive Samurai Full-Color Art Board (Weekly Shonen Jump Issue 8, 2021) ↗ dates TBA JUMP SHOP 15 permanent storesLaLaport FukuokaJUMP SHOP Online
- Merch New JUMP SHOP original merchandise: The Elusive Samurai full-color art board (Weekly Shonen Jump 2021 issue 8 cover illustration) releasing Aug 4 (Tue). ↗ dates TBA 15 regular storesLalaport FukuokaOnline
- Merch ★JUMP SHOP Original Goods News★ The Full Color Art Board for 'The Elusive Samurai' (Weekly Shonen Jump 2021 Issue 8 Opening Color Illustration) goes on sale 8/4 (Tue). [JUMP ART BOARD GALLERY] ¥3,850 (tax incl.) Available at 15 permanent stores + Lalaport Fukuoka + JUMP SHOP Online (from 10:00). ↗ dates TBA 15 regular storesLalaport FukuokaOnline
- Merch ★JUMP SHOP Original Goods News★ The Memorable Scene Art Board for 'The Elusive Samurai' featuring 'I will serve you to the depths of hell' goes on sale 8/4 (Tue). [JUMP ART BOARD GALLERY] ¥3,080 (tax incl.) Available at 15 permanent stores + Lalaport Fukuoka + JUMP SHOP Online (from 10:00). ↗ dates TBA 15 regular storesLalaport FukuokaOnline
- Merch TV anime The Elusive Samurai - Washi-style acrylic stands on sale from today! ↗ dates TBA Online
- Merch TV anime The Elusive Samurai - Trading acrylic blocks: Famous Scenes ver. ↗ dates TBA Online
Past collab history 12
- Event TV anime The Elusive Samurai Season 2 Retrospective Screening – Episode 24 Retrospective Screening ↗ 10/3 〜 10/4 / Noitamina Shop
- Campaign TV Anime "The Elusive Samurai" Season 2 Broadcast Campaign ↗ 〜 10/4
- Café 【Cafe Operating Hours for October 2 (Sat) and 3 (Sun)】 ↗ 10/2 〜 10/3
- Pop-up TV Anime 'The Elusive Samurai' Marui POP UP SHOP to be held in Yurakucho and Namba! New goods featuring newly drawn illustrations themed around 'four seasons' will be on sale! ↗ 8/15 〜 9/13 / Yurakucho, Namba
- Pop-up TV Anime "The Elusive Samurai" Marui POP UP SHOP ↗ 8/15 〜 9/6 / Yurakucho Marui, Namba Marui
- Pop-up 【New Product Info】 New products featuring newly drawn illustrations will appear at the TV Anime 'The Elusive Samurai' Marui POP UP SHOP starting 8/15 (Sat)! Also available via mail order. (Reservation period: 2026/8/15 (Sat) 12:00 – 9/13 (Sun) 23:59) Details: https://0101.co.jp/405/info/index.html?contents_id=1142 … ↗ 8/15 〜 9/13 / Marui
- Merch The Elusive Samurai: new items are rolling out! Pre-order by 7/26 to guarantee yours. ↗ 〜 7/26
- Merch 【Orders Open】 TV Anime 'The Elusive Samurai' ED 'If You Want Romance feat. Nao Kosaka, Yoko Shogenji, Kaho Fujishima (Hinatazaka46)' / Bocchi Boromaru – Period Limited Edition with Animate Bonus. Order Now! ↗ dates TBA
- Merch 【Orders Open】 TV Anime 'The Elusive Samurai' Vol.7 – Complete Limited Edition with Animate & Manufacturer Bonuses. Order Now! *Free shipping & handling for in-store pickup. ↗ dates TBA
- Merch The Elusive Samurai Season 2 Blu-ray & DVD Release Announced! Volume 7 on 9/30 (Wed)! Character Design/Chief Animation Director Yasushi Nishitani newly drawn jacket, special leaflet, creditless OP/ED bonus video, bonus CD. ↗ dates TBA
- Campaign TV Anime The Elusive Samurai × Gokurakuyu / RAKU SPA Collaboration Campaign: “Seize the Realm! Recharge at Gokurakuyu” ↗ 7/9 〜 8/4 / Gokurakuyu Wako, Gokurakuyu Yokohama Serigaya
- Café The Elusive Samurai TV Anime × and GALLERY Collaboration Cafe Special Site ↗ dates TBA
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