After months of anticipation, The Elusive Samurai Season 2 (Japanese Name: Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi) has finally revealed its main trailer, confirming that the anime will premiere in Japan on July 17, 2026. Alongside the new trailer, the series also announced its opening theme song and streaming details.
The newly released trailer gives fans a closer look at the next chapter of Hojo Tokiyuki’s journey as the Elusive Warriors begin moving toward their long-awaited goal of reclaiming Kamakura. The PV is accompanied by the new opening theme “Onigoto” performed by Kento Nakajima:
Kento Nakajima Performs Season 2 Opening Theme
The opening theme for Season 2 has been confirmed as “Onigoto” by Japanese singer and actor Kento Nakajima.
Sharing his thoughts on performing the song, Nakajima revealed that he has loved Japanese history since childhood.
“I’ve loved history since I was a child, and I often talked about Japanese history with my grandfather. Through Hojo Tokiyuki, I’m grateful to sing ‘Onigoto’ while experiencing the turbulent transition from the Kamakura period to the Nanboku-cho era. As a history fan, I hope to help make The Elusive Samurai even more exciting.”
Broadcast and Streaming Information
Japanese TV Broadcast
- Premieres: July 17, 2026
- Network: Fuji TV’s Noitamina programming block
- Time: Every Friday at 11:30 PM JST
The anime will also air on AT-X beginning July 24, with repeat broadcasts throughout the week.
Season 2 will begin streaming exclusively on Prime Video Japan from July 17 at 12:00 AM JST, with additional streaming platforms set to release the series beginning July 21.
International streaming details have not yet been announced.
About The Elusive Samurai
The Elusive Samurai (Japanese Name: Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi) is a Japanese historical manga written and illustrated by Yusei Matsui, the creator of Assassination Classroom. It began serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump in January 2021.
Set during Japan’s Kenmu Restoration, the story follows Hojo Tokiyuki, the rightful heir to the Kamakura shogunate. After his family is overthrown, Tokiyuki survives by fleeing from his enemies and using his extraordinary ability to escape danger. Alongside loyal allies, he embarks on a journey to reclaim his homeland and restore his clan.
The anime adaptation is produced by CloverWorks, with the first season airing in 2024. Season 2 is scheduled to premiere on July 17, 2026.
Viz Media and MANGA Plus simultaneously release new chapters of this manga in English digitally as they debut in Japan.
Viz Media describes its plot as:
“After the massacre of his family by the traitor Ashikaga Takauji, Tokiyuki flees with the help of a handful of loyal retainers who have also survived the purge. One of them is Suwa Yorishige, an ally of the Hojo clan and lord of Suwa Province. The slightly odd Yorishige also claims to be clairvoyant and foretells that Tokiyuki will one day become the ruler of Japan. But for the moment, escaping from enemy territory is the priority!“
Source: Official Website
