The Elusive Samurai — Season 1, Episode 2: The Gentle Uncle

Episode synopsis

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.

About The Elusive Samurai

Set between the Kamakura and Muromachi periods, during the Kenmu Restoration, the story follows the tale of Hojo Tokiyuki, a boy on the run after his family is overthrown by Ashikaga Takauji. With his only allies being a shady priest and his followers, the young lord must seek revenge and regain his glory, with his only weapon: a superhuman ability to flee and hide.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1May 22nd
• E3A Forest Inhabited by a God
• E4Sadamune Appears!
• E5Settling the Score! A Dog-Shooting Competition, and Then…
• E6Steal the Imperial Command from Ogasawara's Residence at Night
• E7Children in Winter
• E8A War of Hide and Seek
• E9My Buddha
• E10A Perverted Kid and Disturbances of Holy Power
• E11Samurais Who Are Eager to Die & An Elusive Samurai
• E12Hang in There, Tokiyuki, Until the Day You Retake Kamakura