In this post, we take a closer look at the current status of the series “Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi”, also known by the following titles:
- The Elusive Samurai
- 逃げ上手の若君
- Nigewaka
Status#
Based on our analysis, the series is NOT FINISHED. ❌
Here’s how we reached that conclusion:
- Some related entries are still listed as ongoing on MyAnimeList
- The series is listed as not ended on Trakt
- The original source material has not been fully adapted, according to MangaUpdates
Taken together, these points indicate that Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi is still ongoing in some form.
Watch order#
Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi ↗ ↖
逃げ上手の若君
Summary
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.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.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi won the 69th Shogakukan Manga Award in 2024. 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.
Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi ↗ ↖
逃げ上手の若君
Summary
Tokiyuki Houjou, a carefree eight-year-old noble, is content with the serene life in Kamakura and shows little regard for the serious responsibilities that come with his eventually succeeding his father as the next shogun. Instead of dedicating himself to rigorous training in swordsmanship or archery, Tokiyuki excels in the art of evasion, skillfully dodging his advisors and discovering perfect hiding spots. However, his peaceful existence is shattered when a sudden coup brutally wipes out his clan.Overwhelmed with guilt for being the sole survivor, Tokiyuki contemplates joining his family in death. However, his fate takes an abrupt turn when the enigmatic priest Yorishige Suwa suddenly shoves him onto a battlefield. Yorishige, who prophesies that Tokiyuki will one day become a great hero, leaves the boy with no choice but to navigate his way free of enemy soldiers. As Tokiyuki struggles to survive against these foes, he finds a new thrill in raising the stakes of his usual hide-and-seek games.
With a renewed sense of purpose and the promise of powerful allies from Yorishige, Tokiyuki vows to avenge his family—not through his capability to fight, but through his extraordinary talent for running away.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi: Makuai (1333-nen - 1334-nen) Rekishi ↗ ↖
逃げ上手の若君: 幕間（1333年-1334年）「歴史」
Summary
Recap of the first nine episodes of Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi.
Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi 2nd Season ↗ ↖
逃げ上手の若君 第二期