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The Elusive Samurai S2E9 — The Man Called Masashige Kusunoki
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The Elusive Samurai•Season 2•Episode 9

The Man Called Masashige Kusunoki

8.6/10 · 70 votesSep 11, 202624 min

Ranked #4 of 12 in Season 2•+0.1 vs season avg

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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

Directed byYosuke Yamamoto
Written byRino Yamazaki
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Yosuke Yamamoto

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Episode Summary

"The Man Called Masashige Kusunoki" is episode 9 of The Elusive Samurai season 2. It scored 8.6/10 from 70 votes, ranking #4 of 12 episodes this season (season average 8.5). Directed by Yosuke Yamamoto and written by Rino Yamazaki, it aired on September 11, 2026.

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