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The Best Episodes of The Elusive Samurai Season 2

Every episode of The Elusive Samurai Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Elusive Samurai Season 2!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Elusive Samurai Season 2 Episode 1 - Longing for Sea Bream!
    8.1/10(100 votes)

    #1 - Longing for Sea Bream!

    S2:E1

    It is the first year of the Kenmu era (1334), in Suwa, Shinano province. Tokiyuki, now fully accustomed to life in Suwa, is reminded of meals from his days in Kamakura during a casual conversation. He recalls how much he loved eating freshly caught sea bream from Yuigahama, seasoned with wasabi and soy sauce from Izu.

    Director:Yuta Yamazaki
    Writer:Yoriko Tomita

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  2. The Elusive Samurai Season 2 Episode 2 - Ayako's Heart-Pounding Operation!
    8.7/10(84 votes)

    #2 - Ayako's Heart-Pounding Operation!

    S2:E2

    The Ashikaga forces keep a vigilant watch across the country, searching for remnants of the Hojo clan scattered throughout Japan. Sadamune, the governor of Shinano, has grown suspicious of “Chojumaru,” a young warrior who has repeatedly distinguished himself in battle—first during the dog-shooting competition, and later on the battlefield.

    Director:Yusuke Kawakami
    Writer:Dai Katarayama

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  3. The Elusive Samurai Season 2 Episode 3 - Tokiyuki and Three Great Generals
    8.3/10(78 votes)

    #3 - Tokiyuki and Three Great Generals

    S2:E3

    Provincial official Kiyohara returns to Shinano after fleeing back to Kyo following the previous battle. Having grown even more ruthless, Kiyohara launches a large-scale invasion against pro-Hojo factions in northern Shinano. To oppose the combined forces of Kiyohara and Sadamune, the three great generals of the Suwa faith—Nezu, Mochizuki, and Unno, retainers directly serving Yorishige.

    Director:Yuichiro Komuro
    Writer:Rino Yamazaki

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  4. The Elusive Samurai Season 2 Episode 4 - The Warrior of Love: Shinano Mask!
    8.3/10(70 votes)

    #4 - The Warrior of Love: Shinano Mask!

    S2:E4

    Tokiyuki and his companions race across the battlefield, sparing even the slightest moments of rest in order to relay information to their allies. However, when they arrive at the northern front where Mochizuki and Tokoiwa are fighting, what they witness is a fortress engulfed in flames, falliing into ruin... Ayako collapses in grief as she thinks of her father, Shigenobu Mochizuki.

    Director:Akari Kiyuna
    Writer:Rino Yamazaki

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  5. The Elusive Samurai Season 2 Episode 5 - The Unyielding
    8.5/10(67 votes)

    #5 - The Unyielding

    S2:E5

    The central battlefield descends into total chaos. Just as victory seems within reach for the Hoshina–Shinomiya forces, a new obstacle suddenly appears before them: Kiyohara’s newly devised battle mikoshi. Originally intended as a palanquin for issuing commands from the rear, it is now reinforced with heavy armor.

    Director:Ai Sunadokei
    Writer:Yoriko Tomita

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  6. The Elusive Samurai Season 2 Episode 6 - The Boy Who Became a God
    8.6/10(74 votes)

    #6 - The Boy Who Became a God

    S2:E6

    The battle ends in defeat for the Suwa Sect. Although they manage to keep casualties to a minimum, the losses they suffer are significant. As they look toward the next great conflict, everyone in the Suwa Sect comes to share an even stronger resolve. The battle becomes another valuable lesson for Tokiyuki as well—one that helps him grow even further.

    Director:Qiu Chengrui
    Writer:Dai Hashiyama

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  7. The Elusive Samurai Season 2 Episode 7 - My Uncle
    8.4/10(58 votes)

    #7 - My Uncle

    S2:E7

    Tokiyuki’s uncle, Yasuie Hojo, is still alive! Once a key figure at the heart of the Kamakura Shogunate, Yasuie survives the fall of Kamakura. Afterward, he travels throughout the Tohoku region, continuing to fight alongside the remaining Hojo loyalists. But after suffering defeat after defeat, he eventually finds his way to Suwa.

    Director:Yoshihiro Hiramine
    Writer:Rino Yamazaki

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  8. The Elusive Samurai Season 2 Episode 8 - Irreplaceable
    8.4/10(56 votes)

    #8 - Irreplaceable

    S2:E8

    At the suggestion of Yorishige and Yasuie, Tokiyuki sets out for the capital, Kyo, together with the Elusive Warriors. Major Counselor Kinmune Saionji, an ally of Yasuie, awaits their arrival in Kyo. While Yasuie and Kinmune conduct a secret discussion, Tokiyuki and his companions venture out into the city.

    Director:Yusuke Kawakami
    Writer:Dai Hashiyama

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  9. The Elusive Samurai Season 2 Episode 9 - The Man Called Masashige Kusunoki
    8.5/10(50 votes)

    #9 - The Man Called Masashige Kusunoki

    S2:E9

    Having grown closer over a game of dice, Mima invites Tokiyuki and his companions on a tour of Kyo. Even though they know she is the daughter of their enemy, the Elusive Warriors accept her kindness and spend a brief, youthful moment enjoying themselves as ordinary boys and girls. However, upon returning to the Saionji's residence, Tokiyuki and the others are informed of a plan for an uprising.

    Director:Yosuke Yamamoto
    Writer:Rino Yamazaki

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  10. The Elusive Samurai Season 2 Episode 10 - The Night of the Assassination
    8.7/10(43 votes)

    #10 - The Night of the Assassination

    S2:E10

    Through his dialogue with the warrior Masashige Kusunoki, known as a “god of war,” Tokiyuki is moved by Kusunoki's unwavering convictions and develops an even deeper sense of confidence in the possibilities of “fleeing.” Just as he is smiling over this fortunate encounter, everything suddenly changes when he hears news of his sworn enemy Takauji’s movements.

    Director:Yuichiro Komuro
    Writer:Yoriko Tomita

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  11. The Elusive Samurai Season 2 Episode 11 - My Buddha, Part Two
    8.6/10(30 votes)

    #11 - My Buddha, Part Two

    S2:E11

    Although the attempt to assassinate Takauji ends in failure, Tokiyuki has grown significantly as a warrior through his experiences in Kyo. Upon his return to Suwa, Yorishige tells him that the time has finally come. The attempted assassinations of both the Emperor and Takauji plunged Kyo into chaos, where warriors from the Kanto area were summoned and the city's defenses were reinforced.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Elusive Samurai Season 2 Episode 12 - The Age
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - The Age

    S2:E12

    With preparations for war complete, the Suwa forces are finally about to ignite the great conflict. Tokiyuki is appointed commander-in-chief, taking command of the “Kamakura Party,” a unit formed from surviving retainers of the Hojo clan—while keeping his true identity hidden. Can he prove himself worthy as a leader to those who feel uneasy about serving under a child?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Longing for Sea Bream!" is the best rated episode of "The Elusive Samurai" season 2. It scored 8.1/10 based on 100 votes. Directed by Yuta Yamazaki and written by Yoriko Tomita, it aired on 7/17/2026. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Ayako's Heart-Pounding Operation!".