The Elusive Samurai Season 2 key visual

Season 1 was great, so I'm excited for July—the blend of action, comedy, and historical drama worked incredibly well. Yusei Matsui never disappoints with his series; from Assassination Classroom to this, he consistently delivers engaging stories. The historical setting is really compelling; exploring Japan's turbulent period through this lens makes for fascinating viewing. CloverWorks' animation quality should continue being excellent; Season 1's action sequences and character designs were top-tier.

The Elusive Samurai stage event at Jump Festa 2026 announced today a July 2026 broadcast for the anime's second season, while also unveiling a new visual that teases the arrival of Sasaki Mima. The second season was originally announced in October 2024.

WATCH THE VISUAL REVEAL: The Elusive Samurai Season 2 Visual Reveal Video

Production Staff (Season 1)

Director: Yuta Yamazaki (WONDER EGG PRIORITY assistant director)

Animation Studio: CloverWorks

Series Composition: Yoriko Tomita

Character Design: Yasushi Nishiya

Music: Akiyuki Tateyama and GEMBI

About the Series

The original manga by Yusei Matsui (creator of Assassination Classroom) began in Weekly Shonen Jump in January 2021, with 23 volumes released in Japan to date. VIZ Media releases an English-language version of the manga.

Season 2 Details

Premiere: July 2026 New Character: Sasaki Mima (teased in visual)

Are you excited for Season 2? What did you love most about Season 1? Do you enjoy historical anime? Which character are you most interested in seeing more of? Share your thoughts in the comments below!