Rankeo anime № 243
The Elusive Samurai
2 seasons & parts
7.98/ 10 · vote-weighted across the whole series
In the year 1333, the Kamakura shogunate government comes crumbling down. A trusted vassal, Ashikaga Takauji, betrays the shogunate and organizes a rebellion. Houjou Tokiyuki, the rightful heir, escapes the massacre with a Shinto priest named Suwa Yorishige to Kamakura. On the run and fighting to stay alive, Tokiyuki sets in motion his plan to reclaim his birthright. (Source: Crunchyroll)
Why this rank?
The series score blends every entry below, weighted by vote volume — see the full methodology. Each entry's page breaks its own score down per source.
| Entry | Score | Sources | Votes (weight) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Elusive Samurai | 7.98 | 5 | 205,281 |
| The Elusive Samurai Season 2 | 7.55 | 1 | 25,410 |
Seasons
The Elusive Samurai Season 2TV · 2026
7.55 / 10 · 1 source
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