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The Elusive Samurai

Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi
Author: Matsui Yuusei
Action Comedy Drama Historical Shounen

The Elusive Samurai summary

You are reading The Elusive Samurai, a manga that covering action, comedy, drama, historical, shounen. The Elusive Samurai (逃げ上手の若君, Nige Jōzu no Wakagimi, El Samurai Elusivo) is a gripping historical manga set in Japan’s turbulent Kamakura period, written and illustrated by Yusei Matsui. It follows Hojo Tokiyuki, a young noble whose clan is brutally destroyed by a traitorous general. Unlike traditional heroes who rely on brute strength, Tokiyuki’s greatest weapon is his unmatched ability to flee, hide, and survive. The Elusive Samurai weaves a clever and refreshing twist on the samurai genre, turning escape and cunning into forms of strength while highlighting the resilience needed weaves a clever and refreshing twist on the samurai genre, turning escape and cunning into forms of strength while highlighting the resilience needed to endure political upheaval and personal loss. As Tokiyuki gathers allies and learns to navigate a world filled with betrayal and danger, readers are taken on a journey blending history, strategy, and the spirit of perseverance. This series balances intense drama with humor and emotional depth, proving that even in the harshest of times, survival and hope can become the foundation of a new future.

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