The Elusive Samurai (逃げ上手の若君 Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi) is a Historical Fantasy/comedy manga written by Yuusei Matsui, which began serialization in January 2021 in Weekly Shonen Jump. An animated adaptation by CloverWorks is currently in production.

in Japanese). Shueisha. Archived from the original on November 26, 2022 . Retrieved September 30, 2022.One of the coolest parts of this manga though was the quite lengthy section at the end talking about the history behind parts/elements of the story! That was super interesting and appreciated that being included! Nov 20 From the U.S. to Japan, You Can Control the Life-Size Moving Gundam from the Comfort of Your Own Home

The Elusive Samurai, Vol. 7". Viz Media. Archived from the original on April 18, 2023 . Retrieved March 25, 2023.the usual themes of love and friendship it really feels. It follows the historical events very closely and the world feels lived in. The manga doesn't let up with it's satisfying arcs of tension and resolution. The stakes are high and it feels like that in every major battle and the fights aren't solved by some asspull power ups but rather by strategy and wit. Loveridge, Lynzee (August 24, 2021). "Kaiju No. 8, Oshi no Ko Win Next Manga Awards Web, Print Categories". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on August 24, 2021 . Retrieved August 24, 2021.

Hodgkins, Crystalyn (January 17, 2021). "Shonen Jump Launches New Manga by Assassination Classroom & Astra Lost in Space Creators, 2 Others". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on April 22, 2021 . Retrieved April 22, 2021.However, where the inaugural release really thrives most is in its artistic direction. Besides the expressive cast, the flow of action in the series is perfectly executed with the book’s first major conflict between a slew of young fighters and a crazed samurai oozing all the cool and sleek action you would want from a series of this ilk. Fans of historic fiction will further appreciate the inclusion of familiar folklore that is imbued into these villainous characters. As an action series, combined with the strong character depictions, the title shows promise to escalate towards epic showdowns as the ability of Tokiyuki grows. There is also a welcome addition of light humor throughout, both in visuals and dialogue, that keeps the title from being dark in its overall tone.