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The Elusive Samurai

202424 minJapaneseJP

Original title: 逃げ上手の若君

During the Kenmu Restoration between the Kamakura and Muromachi periods, Hojo Tokiyuki flees after his family is overthrown by Ashikaga Takauji. With a shady priest and his followers as his only allies, the young lord seeks revenge and the restoration of his glory, relying on his superhuman talent for fleeing and hiding.

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7.3/10
2k votes
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ActionAnimationAction & Adventure
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ActionStakesConfrontation
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Family saga

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