Fans of The Elusive Samurai will have to wait a bit longer for the highly anticipated Episode 10. Instead of a new episode airing this Saturday, September 7, viewers will be treated to a special recap episode. Episode 10 is now set to air on September 14. The recap will summarize key events from episodes 1 through 9, with narration provided by Yuichi Nakamura, the voice actor for Yorishige Suwa. This announcement was made via the official anime X (formerly Twitter) account following the broadcast of Episode 9 last week.
In addition to this, a new trailer has also been released, highlighting the character Kojiro. This trailer was shared shortly after the premiere of Episode 9 in Japan. The anime is being produced by Studio CloverWorks, with Crunchyroll handling its global streaming.
The Elusive Samurai is based on the manga by Yusei Matsui, known for creating Assassination Classroom. The manga has been serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shounen Jump since 2021, and Viz Media publishes the English version. Crunchyroll describes the series as follows:
Set in 1333, The Elusive Samurai takes place during the collapse of the Kamakura shogunate. After Ashikaga Takauji’s betrayal and the subsequent rebellion, Hojo Tokiyuki, the rightful heir, flees the massacre with the help of Suwa Yorishige, a Shinto priest. Now on the run, Tokiyuki must fight to reclaim his birthright and restore his family’s honor.
