The Elusive Samurai
The Elusive Samurai | |
逃げ上手の若君 (Nige Jōzu no Wakagimi) | |
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Genre | Historical[1] |
Manga | |
Written by | Yūsei Matsui |
Published by | Shueisha |
English publisher | |
Imprint | Jump Comics |
Magazine | Weekly Shōnen Jump |
Demographic | Shōnen |
Original run | January 25, 2021 – present |
Volumes | 2 |
The Elusive Samurai[a] is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yūsei Matsui. It has been serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump since January 2021.
Premise[]
Set between the Kamakura and Muromachi periods, the story follows the tale of Hojo Tokiyuki, a boy on the run after his family is overthrown by Ashikaga Takauji. With his only allies being a shady priest and his followers, the young lord must seek revenge and regain his glory, with his only weapon: a superhuman ability to flee and hide.
Publication[]
The Elusive Samurai is written and illustrated by Yūsei Matsui. The series began in Shueisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump on January 25, 2021.[2][3] Shueisha released the first collected tankōbon volume on July 2, 2021.[4] As of August 4, 2021, two volumes have been released.[5]
The series is being simultaneously published in English by Viz Media[6] and on the Manga Plus online platform.
Volume list[]
No. | Release date | ISBN | ||
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1 | July 2, 2021[4] | 978-4-08-882710-0 | ||
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2 | August 4, 2021[5] | 978-4-08-882734-6 | ||
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3 | November 4, 2021[7] | 978-4-08-882793-3 |
Chapters not yet in tankōbon format[]
These chapters have yet to be published in a tankōbon volume.
- "Education 1334" (教育1334, Kyōiku 1334)
- "Rogues 1334" (悪党1334, Akutō 1334)
- "Defensive Battle 1334" (防衛戦1334, Bōei-sen 1334)
- "Buddha 1334" (仏1334, Butsu 1334)
- "Bleeding 1334" (出血1334, Shukketsu 1334)
- "Revered Buddha 1334" (御仏1334, Mihotoke 1334)
- "Homage 1334" (臣従1334, Shinjū 1334)
- "Mysteries 1334" (不可思議1334, Fukashigi 1334)
- "Divine Power 1334" (神力1334, Shinriki 1334)
- "Kokushi 1334" (国司1334)
- "Wanting to Die 1334" (死にたがり1334, Shinitagari 1334)
- "Nasty Drunk 1334" (悪酔い1334, Waruyoi 1334)
- "General 1334" (将1334, Shō 1334)
- "Mounted Battle 1334" (騎馬戦1334, Kibasen 1334)
- "Desire to Survive 1334" (生きたがり1334, Ikitagari 1334)
- "Sashimi 1334" (刺身1334)
Reception[]
In June 2021, The Elusive Samurai was nominated for the seventh Next Manga Award in the Best Printed Manga category and placed 6th out of 50 nominees.[8][9]
Notes[]
References[]
- ^ “北条時行”検索する人続出 ジャンプ新連載の主人公で史実描き話題 作者は『暗殺教室』松井優征氏. Oricon News (in Japanese). January 25, 2021. Archived from the original on January 26, 2021. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (January 17, 2021). "Shonen Jump Launches New Manga by Assassination Classroom & Astra Lost in Space Creators, 2 Others". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
- ^ 松井優征の新作は歴史の狭間で“逃げる”英雄を描く逃亡譚、. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. January 25, 2021. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
- ^ Jump up to: a b 逃げ上手の若君 1 (in Japanese). Shueisha. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
- ^ Jump up to: a b 逃げ上手の若君 2 (in Japanese). Shueisha. Retrieved June 26, 2021.
- ^ Hazra, Adriana (January 22, 2021). "Viz Media to Publish Yusei Matsui's New Manga in English". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
- ^ 逃げ上手の若君 3 (in Japanese). Shueisha. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
- ^ Loveridge, Lynzee (June 21, 2021). "Voting Opens for Tsugi ni Kuru Manga 2021 Awards". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
- ^ Loveridge, Lynzee (August 24, 2021). "Kaiju No. 8, Oshi no Ko Win Next Manga Awards Web, Print Categories". Anime News Network. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
External links[]
- Manga series
- 2021 manga
- Historical anime and manga
- Samurai in anime and manga
- Shōnen manga
- Shueisha manga