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The Elusive Samurai

Episode Ratings

IMDb ratings graph for every episode of The Elusive Samurai across all 2 seasons.

2024–2026 · 2 seasons · Fuji TV · Animation · Action & Adventure
IMDb
7.3
2k ratings
TMDB
7.7
53 ratings
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Episode Ratings

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Episode ratings

Rating:MasterpieceExcellentGoodAveragePoorN/A
S1
S2
E1
8.1
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E2
8.3
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E3
7.6
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E4
7.6
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E5
7.3
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E6
7.9
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E7
7.5
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E8
8.0
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E9
8.8
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E10
7.2
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E11
7.3
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E12
7.9
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AVG
7.8
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Overview

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.

NetworkFuji TV
Runtime~24 min
Seasons2

The Elusive Samurai holds an IMDb rating of 7.3 from 2K votes. Across its 12 rated episodes, the highest-rated is S1E9 "My Buddha" at 8.8, and the lowest is S1E10 "A Perverted Kid and Disturbances of Holy Power" at 7.2. Season 1 is the strongest, averaging 7.8 per episode. Explore the full episode ratings graph below, season by season.

Peak8.8
S1E9My Buddha
Low point7.2
S1E10A Perverted Kid and Disturbances of Holy Power

Averages 7.8 across 12 rated episodes — strongest run is Season 1 at 7.8.

Average by season

Season 17.812 eps

Top-rated episodes

1S1E9My Buddha8.8
2S1E2The Gentle Uncle8.3
3S1E1May 22nd8.1
4S1E8A War of Hide and Seek8.0
5S1E6Steal the Imperial Command from Ogasawara's Residence at Night7.9

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The Elusive Samurai have?

The Elusive Samurai has 24 episodes across 2 seasons.

How many seasons does The Elusive Samurai have?

The Elusive Samurai has 2 seasons.

What is The Elusive Samurai's IMDb rating?

The Elusive Samurai holds an IMDb rating of 7.3 from 2K votes.

What is the highest-rated episode of The Elusive Samurai?

The highest-rated episode of The Elusive Samurai is S1E9 “My Buddha”, rated 8.8 on IMDb.

What is the lowest-rated episode of The Elusive Samurai?

The lowest-rated episode of The Elusive Samurai is S1E10 “A Perverted Kid and Disturbances of Holy Power”, rated 7.2 on IMDb.

Which season of The Elusive Samurai is the best?

Season 1 is the highest-rated, averaging 7.8 per episode.