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Mb | Dec 24, 2025 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
The production of a second season of the anime series "Nige Jōzu no Wakagimi" (English title: The Elusive Samurai) has been officially confirmed. The continuation of the story based on the manga by Yūsei Matsui is scheduled to begin in July 2026.
A first official key visual for the upcoming season has been released. It shows the silhouette of a new character named Mima, who will be introduced later in the plot.
The series tells a fictionalized story based on historical events of the Japanese Middle Ages. The protagonist is Hōjō Tokiyuki, the second son of the last Shikken (Regent) of the Kamakura Shogunate. After the violent downfall of the shogunate and the destruction of his clan, the young Tokiyuki must fight for his survival. The plot follows his path as a talented fugitive through an era marked by war and intrigue.
A first official key visual for the upcoming season has been released. It shows the silhouette of a new character named Mima, who will be introduced later in the plot.
The series tells a fictionalized story based on historical events of the Japanese Middle Ages. The protagonist is Hōjō Tokiyuki, the second son of the last Shikken (Regent) of the Kamakura Shogunate. After the violent downfall of the shogunate and the destruction of his clan, the young Tokiyuki must fight for his survival. The plot follows his path as a talented fugitive through an era marked by war and intrigue.
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This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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