The TV anime Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi (The Elusive Samurai) Season 2, based on the manga by Yusei Matsui (Assassination Classroom) serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump, is set to return for the Summer 2026 season. It premieres on July 17, 2026 (Friday) on Fuji TV’s Noitamina block at 23:30, with AT-X following from July 24 at 23:00.
Where to Stream Season 2
Several streaming platforms are carrying Season 2, with varying start dates:
- Amazon Prime Video — Earliest streaming from July 17, 2026, same day as the TV broadcast. Included with Prime membership (¥600/month); 30-day free trial available for new members.
- DMM TV — Streaming from July 21, 2026. ¥550/month with a 14-day free trial and 550 points on first registration.
- U-NEXT — Streaming from July 21, 2026. ¥2,189/month with a 31-day free trial and 600 points on first registration (1,200 points monthly thereafter).
- d Anime Store — Streaming from July 21, 2026. ¥660/month with a first-month free trial (31 days).
- TVer / YouTube — Free to watch (platform terms apply).
Additional services including ABEMA, Hulu, Lemino, FOD, and TELASA are also expected to carry the series.
Which Service Should You Choose?
For the fastest access, Amazon Prime Video is the clear pick — streaming begins July 17, the same night as the TV premiere, and new members get a 30-day free trial. For the best value, DMM TV at ¥550/month offers a 14-day free trial and also carries Season 1 in full, making it easy to catch up before Season 2 begins.
Season 2 Context: A Continuous Two-Cour Run
Season 2 continues directly from Season 1 as part of a back-to-back two-cour broadcast. Season 1 was re-aired on Noitamina from April 17, 2026 to lead into Season 2. The full 12-episode Season 1 is available on DMM TV, U-NEXT, d Anime Store, and other platforms for those who want to catch up first.
Story & Highlights
Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi is a historical action series following Hojo Tokiyuki, a young survivor of the fall of the Kamakura shogunate. After Ashikaga Takauji‘s betrayal destroys the Hojo clan, Tokiyuki is guided by the shrine priest Suwa Yorishige and bides his time in the province of Shinano.
In Season 2, Tokiyuki and his band — the Nige Wakato — move into full-scale action, fighting to reclaim Kamakura and reverse their fate. The stakes rise as each member of the group grows and the bonds between them deepen. The Season 2 opening theme, “Onigoto” (鬼事), is performed by Nakajima Kento, whose energetic track perfectly captures the spirit of Tokiyuki’s relentless fight.
Main Cast
- Hojo Tokiyuki — Yuikawa Asaki (Shangri-La Frontier)
- Suwa Yorishige — Nakamura Yuichi (Jujutsu Kaisen)
- Fubuki — Toya Kikunosuke (Chainsaw Man)
- Yano Hinaki — Yano Hinaki
- Kojiro — Hino Mari (Mato Seihei no Slave)
- Ayako — Suzushiro Sayu
- Kazama Genba — Yuki Aoi (Puella Magi Madoka Magica)
- Ashikaga Takauji — Konishi Katsuyuki (Demon Slayer)
- Ogasawara Sadamune — Aoyama Jo (Drifters)
Production Info
- Original Work: Yusei Matsui (Weekly Shonen Jump)
- Animation Studio: CloverWorks
- Director: Yamazaki Yuta
- Series Composition: Tomita Yoriko
- Character Design: Nishitani Yasufumi
- Opening Theme: “Onigoto” — Nakajima Kento
- Premiere: July 17, 2026 — Fuji TV “Noitamina”
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