The Exciting World of The Elusive Samurai: Main Cast Unveiled in Jump Festa 2024 PV and Key Visual
The Elusive Samurai anime adaptation finally confirmed at Jump Festa 2024! Fans were thrilled by the release of a captivating key visual and PV, giving a sneak peek into the world of this highly anticipated series Stay tuned for the thrilling plot of The Elusive Samurai!
Following the announcement at Jump Festa 2024, it has been confirmed that The Elusive Samurai will be getting its long-awaited anime adaptation. The news was officially announced on December 16, 2023, at the Blue Stage, along with the release of a key visual for the upcoming anime.
The production of the anime is now finished, and the panel at the event was thrilled to share the news with the enthusiastic fans in attendance. The voice actors made a grand entrance to the stage amidst a thunderous applause and immediately introduced the highly anticipated show.
The Elusive Samurai teases key visual and PV at Jump Festa 2024
The Elusive Samurai Blue Stage was held on the first day of Jump Festa 2024, on December 16, 2023. The highly anticipated series is set to debut in 2024 and will be produced and animated by Studio CloverWorks. Additionally, fans were treated to the release of a key visual for the upcoming series, adding to the excitement.
The Elusive Samurai made its debut at Jump Festa 2024 with a captivating key visual (Image via CloverWorks).
Yuta Yamazaki, the director of the series, has teamed up with Yoriko Tomita (My Dress-Up Darling) to spearhead the series' composition and script. The talented Yasushi Nishiya is responsible for bringing the character designs to life.
Newcomer Asaki Yuikawa has been cast as the voice of protagonist Hojo Tokiyuki, while Yuichi Nakamura will be voicing Suwa Yorishige. Nakamura is renowned for his roles as Six Eyes User Gojo Satoru in Jujutsu Kaisen and Wing Hero Hawks in My Hero Academia.
The Elusive Samurai anime features additional cast members such as Aoi Yuuki (Kazama Genba), Hinaki Yano (Shizuku), Kikunosuke Toya (Fubuki), Mari Hino (Kojiro), and Sayumi Suzushiro (Ayako).
Authored and illustrated by Yusei Matsui, The Elusive Samurai debuted in Weekly Shonen Jump in early 2021. The series is currently ongoing and has amassed a total of 137 chapters across 13 volumes.
The addition of Volume 13 of The Elusive Samurai contributed to the manga's sales (Image via X)
Sales figures for the 13th volume were revealed upon the introduction of new characters in the series. It garnered 2,712 copies sold, bringing the total to 45,454 copies sold for the month. In summary, the manga did not experience a decline in sales, which is considered a positive outcome.
The Elusive Samurai plot
Taking place during the Kamakura and Muromachi periods, the story follows Hojo Tokiyuki as he escapes the betrayal and massacre of his family by Ashikaga Takaujia. He is joined by Suwa Yorishige, a loyal ally of the Hojo clan and the ruler of Suwa Province, along with other survivors.
He claims to possess special powers and predicts that Tokiyuki will eventually become the ruler of Japan. Faced with the current situation, the best course of action was to flee. Accompanied by Yorishige and a small group of loyal supporters, the young lord is determined to seek revenge and reclaim his former glory.
Editor's P/S
As an enthusiastic fan of The Elusive Samurai, I am thrilled to finally see the anime adaptation come to life. The key visual and PV released at Jump Festa 2024 have only heightened my excitement for the series. The captivating artwork and intriguing plot hints have left me eagerly anticipating the anime's release in 2024.
The announcement of the voice cast has further fueled my excitement. Asaki Yuikawa and Yuichi Nakamura are both talented voice actors who bring a wealth of experience to their respective roles. I can't wait to hear their interpretations of Hojo Tokiyuki and Suwa Yorishige, and I'm confident that they will bring these characters to life in a truly memorable way.
