This year’s 45th issue of Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump has officially announced that The Elusive Samurai (Nigejōzu no Wakagimi) anime will return for a second season. Fans of Yūsei Matsui’s manga can expect more action and intrigue as the series continues.

The First Season Overview

The anime adaptation premiered on July 6 on various Japanese channels, including Tokyo MX and BS11, with Crunchyroll streaming the episodes internationally alongside an English dub. Directed by Yuta Yamazaki (Wonder Egg Priority) and animated by CloverWorks, the first season impressed viewers with its captivating storyline and high-quality animation.

Character Design: Yasushi Nishiya, known for his work on Pokémon the Movie, designed the characters for The Elusive Samurai, contributing to the anime’s unique aesthetic.

Theme Music: The series featured music by DISH// for the opening theme, “Plan A,” and Botchi Boromaru performed the closing theme, “Kamakura STYLE.”

Manga’s Ongoing Success

The manga, which launched in January 2021, continues to gain popularity. Viz Media and MANGA Plus release new chapters digitally in English as they debut in Japan. The series, set in the Kamakura period, follows Tokiyuki, a young samurai who survives the massacre of his family and embarks on a journey of survival and revenge. With the help of Suwa Yorishige, a lord who claims to be clairvoyant, Tokiyuki’s story unfolds in a historical yet fantastical setting.

Shueisha released the 17th volume of the manga in September 2024, further solidifying its success.

Second Season Expectations

Fans are eager to see how the anime will adapt the ongoing plot of The Elusive Samurai. Given the success of the first season and the continued popularity of the manga, expectations for the second season are high. No specific release date has been announced yet, but updates are expected soon.