The Elusive Samurai — Season 1, Episode 8: A War of Hide and Seek

Episode synopsis

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.

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
• E2The Gentle Uncle
• 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
• 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