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The Elusive Samurai is streaming on Crunchyroll, YouTube TV. 12 episodes (~5h total watch time). Availability may vary by region.
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The Elusive Samurai is officially streaming on Crunchyroll, YouTube TV. Availability depends on your region, so we've also listed search links for other major platforms below.
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About The Elusive Samurai
Tokiyuki Houjou, a carefree eight-year-old noble, is content with the serene life in Kamakura and shows little regard for the serious responsibilities that come with his eventually succeeding his father as the next shogun. Instead of dedicating himself to rigorous training in swordsmanship or archery, Tokiyuki excels in the art of evasion, skillfully dodging his advisors and discovering perfect hiding spots. However, his peaceful existence is shattered when a sudden coup brutally wipes out his...
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Where can I watch The Elusive Samurai legally?
Right now, The Elusive Samurai is on Crunchyroll, YouTube TV. That said, anime licensing varies a lot by country — what's on Netflix in Japan might not be on Netflix in the US. If your go-to platform doesn't have it, try the other services listed above.
Is The Elusive Samurai on Netflix or Crunchyroll?
It's confirmed on Crunchyroll. Netflix availability depends on your region — some countries have it, others don't.
Is The Elusive Samurai available with an English dub?
Dub availability depends on the platform. Crunchyroll has been expanding their dubbed library a lot recently, and Funimation (now merged into Crunchyroll) historically had the biggest dub catalog. Check each platform's listing for The Elusive Samurai.
Can I watch The Elusive Samurai for free?
Crunchyroll offers a free ad-supported tier for some shows. Most other platforms require a subscription, but many offer free trials for new users. Tubi and Pluto TV occasionally have anime in their free rotation too.