The Elusive Samurai, Vol. 2

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The Elusive Samurai, Vol. 2 by Yusei Matsui follows the adventures of a young samurai named Hojo Tokiyuki during a turbulent period in medieval Japan. As he continues to evade capture and seek justice, Tokiyuki relies on his extraordinary agility and wit. This volume delves deeper into his cunning strategies to outsmart formidable adversaries while forming alliances to regain what he has lost.
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The Elusive Samurai, Vol. 2

In war-torn medieval Japan, a young samurai lord struggles to retake his throne, but not by fighting. Hojo Tokiyuki will reclaim his birthright by running away!

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The Elusive Samurai, Vol. 2 by Yusei Matsui

In war-torn medieval Japan, a young samurai lord struggles to retake his throne, but not by fighting. Hojo Tokiyuki will reclaim his birthright by running away!

In medieval Japan, eight-year-old Hojo Tokiyuki is the heir to the Kamakura shogunate. But the Hojo clan is in decline, and Tokiyuki’s peaceful days of playing hide-and-seek with his teachers come to an abrupt end when his clan is betrayed from within. The lone survivor of his family, Tokiyuki is the rightful heir to the throne, but to take it back, he’ll have to do what he does bestβ€”run away!

Now in hiding in Suwa under the protection of Yorishige, Tokiyuki takes on a cover identityβ€”Chojumaru, an apprentice of Suwa Grand Shrine. When Ogasawara Sadamune, the governor of Shinano and vassal of Takauji the usurper, shows up to attend a sporting event at the shrine, he’s not just looking to winβ€”if Sadamune finds any Hojo refugees, he’ll have free rein to take over Suwa completely!

Thinking the best way to hide Tokiyuki is in plain sight, Yorishige sends him onto the field to take on Sadamune…

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The Elusive Samurai, Vol. 2 is praised for its engaging storyline and detailed artwork, as it continues to develop its unique characters and historical setting. Readers appreciate the blend of action and strategic elements, making it an intriguing and enjoyable read for graphic novel enthusiasts. The pacing and humour are also commended, adding to the overall appeal of the series.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781974733972

Publisher: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 October 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 191.0mm

Weight: 177g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Yusei Matsui was born on the last day of January in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. He has been drawing manga since elementary school. Some of his favorite manga series are Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, and Ultimate Muscle. Matsui learned his trade working as an assistant to manga artist Yoshio Sawai, creator of Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo. In 2005, Matsui debuted his original manga Neuro: Supernatural Detective in Weekly Shonen Jump. In 2007, Neuro was adapted into an anime. His next series, Assassination Classroom, captured imaginations worldwide and was adapted to anime, video games, and film. In 2021, The Elusive Samurai began serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump.

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