The Elusive Samurai (Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi) Season 2 is nearing its conclusion, and Episode 11 is set to arrive on September 25, 2026, bringing the story of Hojo Tokiyuki closer to its dramatic finish. The episode will first air in Japan on Fuji TV’s Noitamina block at 11:30 PM JST before hitting international streaming platforms. For fans outside Japan, Crunchyroll remains the exclusive streaming home for the series, with new episodes arriving weekly. This penultimate episode promises major developments for Tokiyuki and his allies as they face the aftermath of a devastating loss.
Episode 11 Release Times Around the World
Crunchyroll releases new episodes of The Elusive Samurai Season 2 at 9:00 AM Pacific Time on Fridays, which translates to different local times depending on your region. Here is the exact streaming schedule for major locations:
- USA (Pacific Time): 9:00 AM PDT
- USA (Eastern Time) / Canada (Toronto): 12:00 PM EDT
- UK / Portugal / Ghana (GMT): 4:00 PM GMT
- Central Europe / Spain / Italy / Poland / France / Germany (CEST): 6:00 PM CEST
- Japan / South Korea (JST/KST): 1:00 AM JST (Saturday)
- Australia (AEST): 2:00 AM AEST (Saturday)
- India (IST): 9:30 PM IST
- Brazil (BRT): 1:00 PM BRT
For viewers in other regions, the episode becomes available on Crunchyroll at the same global moment, with subtitles in multiple languages including English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
What Happened in Episode 10: A Recap
Episode 10 delivered one of the most emotionally charged moments of the season. Tokiyuki finally came face to face with Ashikaga Takauji, the man responsible for the destruction of his family and the fall of the Kamakura shogunate. The long-awaited confrontation was not a triumphant battle but a crushing psychological blow. Takauji, portrayed as a whimsical yet terrifying figure, barely acknowledged Tokiyuki’s existence, treating the encounter as just another insignificant moment in his conquests.
The episode also saw the failure of an assassination attempt on the Emperor by Tokiyuki’s uncle, further emphasizing the desperate situation faced by the Hojo loyalists. Tokiyuki, for the first time, was consumed by white-hot fury, a stark contrast to his usual composed and evasive nature. The encounter left him shaken and more determined than ever, but also highlighted the immense gap between him and his ultimate enemy.
How Episode 11 Shifts the Story
Episode 11, titled “続・わたしの仏様” (which translates roughly to “My Buddha, Continued”), picks up in the aftermath of Tokiyuki’s encounter with Takauji. The episode focuses on the aftermath of the failed assassination and the growing rebellion in Shinano Province. The corrupt governor Kiyohara has been oppressing the local population, confiscating grain and killing dissenters, which has pushed a group of Suwa samurai led by Hoshina Yasaburō to the brink of rebellion.
Tokiyuki and his Elusive Warriors are sent by Yorishige to persuade the rebels to reconsider their suicidal charge toward death. The episode explores the theme of Bushido and the samurai’s obsession with dying with honor versus Tokiyuki’s philosophy of survival at all costs. This ideological clash is central to the series, and Episode 11 crystallizes it in a way that sets up the season finale. The episode ends with Tokiyuki and Kojiro fleeing the scene, with Yonemaru and his troops in pursuit, leaving the fate of the rebellion uncertain.
Unique Facts About The Elusive Samurai
The anime is based on the real historical figure Hojo Tokiyuki, the last heir of the Hojo clan who was forced to flee after the fall of the Kamakura shogunate in 1333. While the series takes creative liberties, many characters are based on real historical figures, including Ashikaga Takauji and Emperor Go-Daigo. The manga, created by Yusei Matsui (known for Assassination Classroom), won the 69th Shogakukan Manga Award in 2024 and has over 4.5 million copies in circulation.
The anime is produced by CloverWorks, the studio behind Spy × Family and Bocchi the Rock!, and is known for its fluid animation style and dynamic action sequences. In a surprising nod to anime history, Episode 3 featured a cameo of Goku from Dragon Ball performing the Spirit Bomb, a tribute to Akira Toriyama. The series also portrays ninjas more historically accurately than many other anime, focusing on deception and sabotage rather than explosive fights.
Global Streaming Platforms
Crunchyroll is the primary international streaming platform for The Elusive Samurai Season 2, available in the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, India, Brazil, France, Germany, and over 200 other countries and territories. In Japan, the series airs on Fuji TV and streams on Prime Video after the television broadcast. The anime is also available on Aniplus TV and Muse Asia in select Southeast Asian regions.
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What Makes Episode 11 Important
Episode 11 serves as the penultimate chapter of Season 2, bridging the emotional fallout of Episode 10 with the climactic events of the finale. The episode’s exploration of Tokiyuki’s leadership and his ability to inspire others to survive rather than seek death is a core theme of the series. As the season nears its end, Tokiyuki’s growth from a frightened child into a leader who values life above honor becomes increasingly clear.
The episode also introduces a new potential antagonist and deepens the conflict in Shinano Province, setting the stage for the final confrontation of the season. With only one episode remaining after this, every moment carries significant weight for the story’s resolution.
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