The anime adaptation of Yuusei Matsui’s latest manga, “The Elusive Samurai,” is set to release on July 6, and fans of the author and the manga are eagerly awaiting its premiere.
The official website for the anime recently revealed a new promotional video that confirms the release date and gives viewers a sneak peek at the animation. Checkout the new trailer:
Matsui, the creator of the widely acclaimed manga “Assassination Classroom,” made his return to Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine in January 2021 with his latest work, “The Elusive Samurai.”
This marked a significant comeback for the author, who took a five-year hiatus since wrapping up “Assassination Classroom,” a manga that gained international recognition and was adapted into an anime almost a decade ago (Jan 2015).
“The Elusive Samurai” follows the story of a young boy named Tokiyuki Houjou, who is the son of a powerful samurai. However, Tokiyuki is not your typical samurai; he is weak, clumsy, and lacks the skills and abilities that are expected of a samurai.
Despite this, Tokiyuki dreams of becoming a great samurai like his father and sets out on a journey to hone his skills and prove his worth.
Checkout the key visual featuring the main characters:
The Elusive Samurai voice cast includes:
- Asaki Yuikawa as Tokiyuki Houjou.
- Hinaki Yano as Shizuku
- Mari Hino as Kojirou Nezu.
- Sayumi Suzushiro as Ayako Mochizuki.
- Aoi Yuuki as Genba Kazama.
- Kikunosuke Toya as Fubuki.
- Yuuichi Nakamura as Yorishige Suwa.
The anime adaptation of “The Elusive Samurai” is being directed by Yuuta Yamazaki at CloverWorks studio. Yamazaki is known for his work on “My Dress-Up Darling,” “Yuru Camp,” and “Wonder Egg Priority.” With his experience and expertise, fans can expect a high-quality anime that stays true to the manga’s story and characters.
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Source: Official Website
