List of episodes of the series «The Elusive Samurai»

May 22nd

• User score: 7.2
• Episode number: 1
• Episode duration: 24 min.
• Episode description:
  The year is 1333, Kamakura. Tokiyuki Hojo, the rightful heir to the regent who rules the Kamakura shogunate, is a kind boy with a heart of gold who dislikes conflict – even though he’s the son of a warrior.

The Gentle Uncle

• User score: 8.3
• Episode number: 2
• Episode duration: 24 min.
• Episode description:
  Takauji Ashikaga, once considered the guardian of the Kamakura shogunate, stages a rebellion that led to its quick destruction. Tokiyuki’s older brother, Kunitoki, successfully evades the eyes of the warriors loyal to Takauji, and he is placed under the care of their uncle, Muneshige Godaiin.

A Forest Inhabited by a God

• User score: 8
• Episode number: 3
• Episode duration: 24 min.
• Episode description:
  Tokiyuki risks his life and wins a game of tag, defeating the enemy who betrayed his brother. As soon as he arrives in Suwa, Yorishige urges him to begin his lessons and training to take back Kamakura.

Sadamune Appears!

• User score: 7.5
• Episode number: 4
• Episode duration: 24 min.
• Episode description:
  Tokiyuki spends his days undergoing strenuous training to perfect his sword techniques – something he’s told to do to take back Kamakura for himself. However, everyone was surprised by how weak his swordsmanship was. It turns out that Tokiyuki was much better with another weapon: the bow.

Settling the Score! A Dog-Shooting Competition, and Then…

• User score: 8
• Episode number: 5
• Episode duration: 24 min.
• Episode description:
  Tokiyuki faces off against Sadamune in a dog-shooting competition, even though his opponent excels with the bow and possesses an almost prodigy-like eye for detail. With a large lead in points, Tokiyuki faces defeat as he gets hit.

Steal the Imperial Command from Ogasawara's Residence at Night

• User score: 8
• Episode number: 6
• Episode duration: 24 min.
• Episode description:
  Tokiyuki and Genba sneak into the Ogasawara's residence and successfully infiltrate the warehouse where the Emperor’s Imperial Command is kept. However, Sadamune’s subordinate, Sukefusa Ichikawa, catches on and hears what these two are doing…

Children in Winter

• User score: 7
• Episode number: 7
• Episode duration: 24 min.
• Episode description:
  Tokiyuki reigns in the new year for the first time in Suwa. As the chaos from the downfall lulls throughout the country, skirmishes still break out here and there, and another crisis knocks on Suwa’s doors.

A War of Hide and Seek

• User score: 8
• Episode number: 8
• Episode duration: 24 min.
• Episode description:
  The Elusive Warriors make their way to Nakayama Manor in the northern extremities of Suwa. There, Tokiyuki meets a young boy named Fubuki. In a village where Ogasawara and his forces killed all the grown-ups, Fubuki took charge and continually looked after all the children who were left in the aftermath. The warriors join forces with Fubuki, who’s familiar with military strategies, and go on a mission to meet the enemy. (Hindi Anime Verse)

My Buddha

• User score: 10
• Episode number: 9
• Episode duration: 24 min.
• Episode description:
  The Elusive Warriors engage in a fierce battle with the Seigi Party, a group spearheaded by Shokan himself. Stuck in a small chamber and faced with opponents wearing armor, Tokiyuki uses the “escape” technique he learned from Fubuki to face off against General Shokan.

A Perverted Kid and Disturbances of Holy Power

• User score: 6
• Episode number: 10
• Episode duration: 24 min.
• Episode description:
  Yorishige tells Tokiyuki there are times when he cannot see the future; as some people have come to rely on Yorishige's reputation and power as a god, he cannot reveal this shortcoming to anyone.

Episode 11

• Episode number: 11
• Episode duration: 24 min.

Episode 12

• Episode number: 12
• Episode duration: 24 min.