Summary

  • The Elusive Samurai renewed for a second season, details to be disclosed soon.
  • Expect the original staff and main cast members to return for Season 2.
  • Based on manga by Yusei Matsui, which has sold over 3 million copies.

The Elusive Samurai was among the standout anime that aired during the summer 2024 season. With a great deal of positive reviews, a renewal looked quite certain, and that is exactly what happened.

Recently, the official X (formerly Twitter) account of The Elusive Samurai announced that the anime would return for a second season. This was a significant moment for the fans, as they no longer had to worry about their favorite show's future.

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The Elusive Samurai Season 2 Details

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So far, the anime has only announced that a new season is entering production. No other details have been disclosed at the time of writing. However, fans can expect more news to be released in the coming months.

The first season of the Elusive Samurai was announced in March 2023, but it didn't air until July 2024. The initial season had a total of 12 episodes, the last of which was released on September 28, 2024. It is likely that the second season of the Elusive Samurai will also run for 12 episodes.

The Return Of The Original Staff

Given the success of the first season, it is plausible to assume that the core staff and cast members will reprise their roles for the subsequent season. For the staff, fans can expect to see the following return:

  • Director: Yuta Yamazaki
  • Scripts: Yoriko Tomita
  • Character Designs: Yasushi Nishiya
  • Music: Gembi, Ayuki
  • Studio: CloverWorks

The opening song for the first season, Plan A, was performed by Dish, while the ending, Kamakura Style, was done by Botchi Boromaru.

Possible Cast For The Elusive Samurai Season 2

The main cast should all be making a return for the new season. This means the following will make a comeback:

  • Asaki Yuikawa as Hōjō Tokiyuki
  • Yuichi Nakamura as Suwa Yorishige
  • Hinaki Yano as Chisu
  • Fuminori Komatsu as Emperor Go-Daigo
  • Ryōta Suzuki as Prince Moriyoshi

The Elusive Samurai is based on the manga of the same name written by Yusei Matsui. It started serialization in the Weekly Shonen Jump on January 21, 2019. So far, the manga has released 17 volumes, and the time is likely to increase with time. Based on the latest information, the manga has sold over 3 million copies, making it one of the better-selling titles.

The manga was also nominated for the Best Printed Manga category at the Seventh Next Manga Award, where it finished sixth out of 50.

The Elusive Samurai is streaming on Crunchyroll.

Source: Official The Elusive Samurai X (Formerly Twitter) Account

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Release Date
July 6, 2024
Network
Tokyo MX, Gunma TV, BS11, Tochigi TV
Directors
Yasushi Tomoda
Writers
Rino Yamazaki, Dai Katarayama
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    Asaki Yuikawa
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    Shizuku
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    Mari Hino
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Studio
CloverWorks
Streaming Service(s)
Crunchyroll