Anime’s Greatest Summer 2024 Shonen Hit Drops New Look Ahead of Season 2

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In the usual fashion of every new season, the summer of 2024 was no different, brimming with fresh and returning anime series. While the spotlight was primarily on the seventh season of “My Hero Academia” and the third season of “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime”, another title, “The Elusive Samurai”, also graced our screens. Originating from the manga by Yusei Matsui, renowned for his work on “Assassination Classroom”, “The Elusive Samurai” made its debut on July 6, 2024, as one of the recently animated shows under Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump.

In the era of feudal Japan, the narrative unfolds around Tokiyuki Hojo, a cunning young heir embarking on a mission to vanquish the foe who deceived the Hojo clan and deprived him of his possessions. Utilizing his unique knack for evading peril, Tokiyuki commences his journey to restore his heritage, joined by an enigmatic band of allies. Manufactured by CloverWorks, this animated series aired over 12 episodes from July through September in the year 2024. Now, a year subsequent to its debut, the official English social media account for the anime on platform X (previously Twitter) has disseminated a fresh visual to celebrate the anniversary, suggesting a revamped appearance and potential updates for the eagerly anticipated second season of the show.

Tokiyuki Hojo Looks Even More Adorable in the New Visual for The Elusive Samurai Anime

Savor this special graphic as we mark the one-year anniversary of The Elusive Samurai!

— The Elusive Samurai (@_elusivesamurai) July 8, 2025

In the image posted by The Elusive Samura’s official X account, character Tokiyuki Hojo is shown standing against a crimson backdrop adorned with the Hojo clan insignia. Adopting a pose similar to a charming Japanese idol, he creates a triangle with his hands, further emphasizing the family emblem. Tokiyuki is renowned as one of the most endearing characters in Shonen Jump series, and this latest artwork beautifully encapsulates his purity. It’s his adorableness that distinguishes him from other Shonen Jump protagonists, who are frequently characterized by their relentless ambitions and yearnings for vengeance. What makes Tokiyuki unique is that he too seeks revenge, but his gentle demeanor adds an unexpected contrast to this pursuit.

In another way of putting it, Tokiyuki’s innocent demeanor enhances the character he represents, creating an additional allure. His adorable charm intensifies as he elusively maneuvers in combat, skillfully avoiding enemy attacks and capitalizing on tiny opportunities to counterattack. The fact that his storyline continues in the forthcoming season indicates a thrilling continuation, and the unveiling of this new visual to celebrate the anime’s first anniversary suggests that production is moving smoothly ahead.

Based on the pattern we’ve seen so far, it seems highly likely that the next season of “The Elusive Samurai” could be released as early as Winter 2026. The first season was announced in March 2023 and premiered approximately a year later. Given that the second season was announced in October 2024, enthusiasts might expect this beloved Shonen Jump series to return by early Winter 2026. This recent update on the 2024 hit is definitely good news for fans.

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2025-07-10 00:12