The Elusive Samurai Episode 4 Summary & Scene Cuts Released
Scene cuts and the synopsis for Episode 4 of the anime "The Elusive Samurai (Nigewaka),", set to air on Saturday, July 27, have been released.
Tokiyuki Hojo viaThe Elusive Samurai(C) Yusei Matsui/Shueisha, The Elusive Samurai Production Committee
Episode 4 “The Appearance of Sadamune!” Synopsis
Tokiyuki diligently practices his swordsmanship daily to reclaim Kamakura. However, his swordsmanship is surprisingly weak, to everyone's astonishment.
The only weapon Tokiyuki excels at is the bow. Yorishige struggles to devise strategies that leverage both Tokiyuki's ability to flee and his skill with the bow. Suddenly, they receive news of a visitor. The new military governor of Shinano, Sadamune Ogasawara, has arrived at Suwa Taisha. Yorishige comes up with a brilliant idea upon witnessing Sadamune's unparalleled archery skills, showcased as a greeting. With the fall of the Kamakura shogunate, various factions begin to move. The fate of Suwa rests in Tokiyuki's hands.
About The Elusive Samurai
"The Elusive Samurai" is based on the manga of the same name, which started serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump in January 2021. Created by Yusei Matsui, known for "Neuro: Supernatural Detective" and "Assassination Classroom," the story is set in 1333 Kamakura. It follows the life of Tokiyuki Hojo, the last successor of the Kamakura shogunate, a young warlord renowned for his exceptional escape skills. The manga has surpassed 2 million copies in circulation.
Yorishige Suwa viaThe Elusive Samurai(C) Yusei Matsui/Shueisha, The Elusive Samurai Production Committee
The story focuses on Tokiyuki Hojo, a historical figure rarely chosen as a story's subject, highlighting his tumultuous life through Matsui's interpretation and artistry. The narrative begins with the sudden rebellion of Takauji Ashikaga, leading to the fall of the Kamakura shogunate. Tokiyuki, who was supposed to live as the shogunate's successor, loses everything at the age of eight due to this rebellion.
Tokiyuki Hojo viaThe Elusive Samurai(C) Yusei Matsui/Shueisha, The Elusive Samurai Production Committee
Amid the transition from the Kamakura period to the Muromachi period, the boy became a hero through his elusiveness and a legend through his survival. The story focuses on a lesser-known historical figure, depicting the turbulent life of Hojo Tokiyuki, the elusive hero, based on historical facts, interpreted and illustrated by Matsui.
Sadamune Ogasawara viaThe Elusive Samurai(C) Yusei Matsui/Shueisha, The Elusive Samurai Production Committee
The story begins with the sudden rebellion of Ashikaga Takauji and the fall of the Kamakura Shogunate. The boy, Hojo Tokiyuki, who was supposed to live as the shogunate's successor, loses everything—his family and status—at the age of eight due to this rebellion.
Sadamune Ogasawara viaThe Elusive Samurai(C) Yusei Matsui/Shueisha, The Elusive Samurai Production Committee
However, Tokiyuki was more adept at escaping and surviving than anyone else. Recognizing this talent, Suwa Yorishige, a priest from Shinano Province, guides him, and the boy embarks on a path to become a hero through his elusiveness. This Southern and Northern Court-era spectacle "fugitive tale" depicts the history of the most elusive young warlord’s wanderings, hiding, and revenge.