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The Elusive Samurai S2E1 — Longing for Sea Bream!
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The Elusive Samurai•Season 2•Episode 1

Longing for Sea Bream!

8.1/10 · 113 votesJul 17, 202624 min

Ranked #12 of 12 in Season 2•−0.4 vs season avg

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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

Directed byYuta Yamazaki
Written byYoriko Tomita
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Yuta Yamazaki

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Yoriko Tomita

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Yuta Yamazaki

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Yasushi Nishiya

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Kanako Higashi

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Atsunori Okamoto

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Episode Summary

"Longing for Sea Bream!" is episode 1 of The Elusive Samurai season 2. It scored 8.1/10 from 113 votes, ranking #12 of 12 episodes this season (season average 8.5). Directed by Yuta Yamazaki and written by Yoriko Tomita, it aired on July 17, 2026.

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