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Synopsis
Eight-year-old Tokiyuki Houjou, the next successor of the Kamakura shogunate, is a young boy lacking talent in everything besides hide-and-seek. One day, his carefree life is abruptly turned upside down when Takauji Ashikaga brutally seizes power from the Kamakuras, ending their reign. Rescued by a self-proclaimed prophetic priest, Tokiyuki manages to escape with his life. Now he must evade those trying to kill him while recruiting comrades who can help him restore the Kamakura Shogunate to its former glory.Edit
Set during the Nanboku-chou period of Japanese history, Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi is a tale of redemption, documenting the life of the forgotten hero that altered Japan's destiny by running away.
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Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi won the 69th Shogakukan Manga Award in 2024.Edit
The series has been simulpub digitally in English as The Elusive Samurai through MANGA Plus. The volumes have been published in English by VIZ Media under the Shonen Jump imprint since July 5, 2022. It has also been released in Italian by Panini Comics since October 27, 2022.
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| Houjou, Tokiyuki Main |
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| Suwa, Yorishige Main |
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| Shizuku Supporting |
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| Fubuki Supporting |
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| Nezu, Kojirou Supporting |
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| Mochizuki, Ayako Supporting |
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| Kazama, Genba Supporting |
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| Ogasawara, Sadamune Supporting |
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| Ashikaga, Takauji Supporting |
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| Shoukan Supporting |
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Sep 5, 2023
Sebreme
Recommended
Preliminary (33/? eps)
IF YOU ARE GOING TO TRY THIS MANGA, READ THIS FIRST !
This is not a review at all, it's more like a motivational speech of why you shouldn't drop this manga just by reading the first chapter.
Story: 8
The first time I read it, I was like "oh cool, another shonen taking place in the past", but it's not. The story moves slow forward, but worth it! (imo) by the time I'm making this review the series has shown that it has great potential, but judging by the pacing, it might take a bit long to get to it's climax. The story is not bad ...
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Apr 20, 2021
PillarManKars
Recommended
Preliminary (13/? eps)
I'm a bit surprised that no one has reviewed this yet as it's a new Weekly Shonen Jump series and is written by a well known author. I'll go ahead and review it to fill the gap.
Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi or The Elusive Samurai is a nice new addition to the Weekly Shonen Jump lineup. It brings great art and tells an interesting historical story. Its only pitfalls are the amount of historical knowledge required to fully enjoy it and some strange writing.
The art of The Elusive Samurai is incredible and is easily its greatest asset. Matsui Yuusei has done a wonderful job ...
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Jun 29, 2024
turbo2x
Mixed Feelings
Preliminary (106/? eps)
The pacing of this series is absolutely awful. The illustration, characters, and overall story are fine besides some questionable choices. This really makes you appreciate the amount of time Yasuhisa Hara spends on the battles in Kingdom to properly build tension and suspense. This story feels like a grand epic that should take place over 500+ chapters to explore all the historical details and intricacies of ancient Japanese battles, but the story flies by at a breakneck pace with no time to breathe. This is the manga equivalent of the new Star Wars sequels. You have no time to process anything before the next sequence ...
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