The Elusive Samurai (逃げ上手の若君) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yusei Matsui. It was serialized in Shueisha's manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Jump from January 2021 to February 2026, with its chapters collected in 23 volumes as of December 2025. The series is based on the historical figure of Hōjō Tokiyuki, the last survivor of the Hōjō clan determined to enact revenge on Ashikaga Takauji, a samurai who betrayed and caused the downfall of his family.
An anime television series adaptation produced by CloverWorks aired from July to September 2024. A second season is set to premiere in July 2026.
The series won the 69th Shogakukan Manga Award in 2024.
Premise
Set between the late Kamakura and early Muromachi periods, the story follows the tale of Hōjō Tokiyuki, a boy on the run after his family is overthrown by Ashikaga Takauji. With his only allies being a shady priest and his followers, the young lord must seek revenge and regain his glory, with his only weapon: a superhuman ability to flee and hide.