A popular series published in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine will conclude with its next chapter, bringing a five-year run to an end. As the magazine moves into early 2026, it’s undergoing changes, with some series being cancelled due to low readership. While new series are launching—including a third one just this week—this means other series have to finish to make space for them.
Fans have been anticipating the end of Yusei Matsui’s manga, The Elusive Samurai, as it entered its final story arc last year. The latest chapter confirms the story is now wrapping up with an epilogue, and the series will officially conclude with its next release. This final chapter promises a special farewell to Tokiyuki and his followers.
The Elusive Samurai to End With Shonen Jump in Next Chapter
Fans have been eagerly awaiting the end of The Elusive Samurai, especially as new series were being launched in Shonen Jump. The death of Tokiyuki Hojo in Chapter 236 suggested the story was nearing its conclusion. Now, with the release of Chapter 237, titled “Epilogue, Part 1 of 2,” it’s official: the series has begun its final epilogue.
The story’s recent chapters have shown how Tokiyuki became a legend in Japan after his death, with tales spreading throughout history. Now, as the series nears its end to make way for new content in Shonen Jump, the final chapters hint at what happened to Tokiyuki and his followers in the afterlife, bringing this long-running story to a close. It’s time to bid farewell.
The Elusive Samurai Season 2 Announced
Even though the manga The Elusive Samurai will finish with its next chapter, the story isn’t over yet! A second season of the TV anime has been announced and is scheduled to premiere in Japan this July as part of the Summer 2026 anime lineup. While a specific release date hasn’t been confirmed, fans have something to anticipate.
The second season will bring back the original cast and crew, which is great news for fans. While The Elusive Samurai didn’t launch with the same huge splash as some other popular anime, its action scenes frequently went viral because of their impressive animation. Everyone is hoping the next season delivers the same level of excitement.
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