The Elusive Samurai Season 1 Episode 1 May 22nd ( Air Date 2024-07-06 ) Genre Animation, Action & Adventure category. Overview "The year is 1333, Kamakura. Tokiyuki Hojo, the rightful heir to the regent who rules the Kamakura shogunate, is a kind boy with a heart of gold who dislikes conflict – even though he’s the son of a warrior.".