The Elusive Samurai Episode 9 Release Date
31 August 2024
Native Title
Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi or Nigewaka / 逃げ上手の若君
Manga By
Matsui Yuusei
Genre
Historical, Samurai
The Elusive Samurai Episode 8 Recap
The enemy forces are finally preparing to attack the village, but they are in for a surprise. Unbeknownst to them, a brilliant tactician is part of the hero’s party, ready to defend against the onslaught.
Fubuki, a mysterious and highly skilled swordsman, stands out as both a wise mentor and a compassionate leader. He formulates crucial strategies to keep the enemies at bay, even though his party is outnumbered.

Recognizing Fubuki’s leadership, our hero Tokiyuki, approaches him for guidance. Tokiyuki is more of a defensive fighter, making typical offensive techniques challenging for him. Fubuki, understanding this, creates a special move tailored to Tokiyuki’s style: the Demon Heart Buddha Blade—a technique best used in one-on-one combat.
Meanwhile, Shokan and his followers begin their assault on the village, skillfully avoiding traps. As Fubuki planned, Tokiyuki readies himself to face Shokan. Through their confrontation, we get a glimpse of Shokan’s twisted nature. His intentions for the village are far from noble, and he takes disturbing pleasure in causing suffering. His plans are cruel, driven by a desire for power and control.
However, Shokan isn’t the only threat. Another enigmatic figure, Shiro, emerges as an even more formidable opponent, set to challenge Fubuki.

The Elusive Samurai Episode 9 Preview
In the next episode, we might see Tokiyuki fighting against Shokan. He might also be able to injure him with the new skill Fubuki taught him. Other than him, Fubuki will also fight with Shiro, who happens to be the strongest in Shokan’s party. He acts like a lunatic most of the time, but I believe he will be a serious fighter. Watch new episodes of this anime on Crunchyroll.
Also Read: The Elusive Samurai Episode 8 Review: A Mastermind Strategist

