The Elusive Samurai S2E5 — The Unyielding

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The Elusive Samurai•Season 2•Episode 5

The Unyielding

8.5/10 · 80 votesAug 14, 202624 min

Ranked #5 of 12 in Season 2•matches the season avg

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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

Directed byAi Sunadokei

Written byYoriko Tomita

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Seasons2

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Season 2 Episodes12

E1 8.1

Longing for Sea Bream!

E2 8.7

Ayako's Heart-Pounding Operation!

E3 8.3

Tokiyuki and Three Great Generals

E4 8.3

The Warrior of Love: Shinano Mask!

E5 8.5Now viewing

The Unyielding

E6 8.5

The Boy Who Became a God

E7 8.4

My Uncle

E8 8.4

Irreplaceable

E9 8.6

The Man Called Masashige Kusunoki

E10 8.8

The Night of the Assassination

E11 8.3

My Buddha, Part Two

E12 8.9

The Age

Crew4

Yoriko Tomita

Writer

Yuta Yamazaki

Storyboard Artist

Shinnosuke Ota

Animation Director

Ai Sunadokei

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Unyielding" is episode 5 of The Elusive Samurai season 2. It scored 8.5/10 from 80 votes, ranking #5 of 12 episodes this season (season average 8.5). Directed by Ai Sunadokei and written by Yoriko Tomita, it aired on August 14, 2026.

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