The Elusive Samurai
A high-energy historical revenge saga built on evasion and survival, where a young lord's superhuman ability to flee drives both the action and the emotional stakes of his quest to reclaim his throne.
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 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.
Clusters
Questions people ask
Is The Elusive Samurai violent? Yes. More violent than 85% of series.
Is The Elusive Samurai scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% of series.
Is The Elusive Samurai sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% of series.
Is The Elusive Samurai easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 66% of series.
Does The Elusive Samurai leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like The Elusive Samurai
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Elusive Samurai
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Elusive Samurai, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Elusive Samurai, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Elusive Samurai, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
