The Elusive Samurai
逃げ上手の若君
In the year 1333, the Kamakura shogunate government comes crumbling down. A trusted vassal, Ashikaga Takauji, betrays the shogunate and organizes a rebellion. Houjou Tokiyuki, the rightful heir, escapes the massacre with a Shinto priest named Suwa Yorishige to Kamakura. On the run and fighting to stay alive, Tokiyuki sets in motion his plan to reclaim his birthright. (Source: Crunchyroll)
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In the year 1333, the Kamakura shogunate government comes crumbling down. A trusted vassal, Ashikaga Takauji, betrays the shogunate and organizes a rebellion. Houjou Tokiyuki, the rightful heir, escapes the massacre with a Shinto priest named Suwa Yorishige to Kamakura. On the run and fighting to stay alive, Tokiyuki sets in motion his plan to reclaim his birthright. (Source: Crunchyroll)
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The Elusive Samurai
逃げ上手の若君
In the year 1333, the Kamakura shogunate government comes crumbling down. A trusted vassal, Ashikaga Takauji, betrays the shogunate and organizes a rebellion. Houjou Tokiyuki, the rightful heir, escapes the massacre with a Shinto priest named Suwa Yorishige to Kamakura. On the run and fighting to stay alive, Tokiyuki sets in motion his plan to reclaim his birthright. (Source: Crunchyroll)
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Zenkoji Temple
善光寺
This ancient Buddhist temple appears as a significant religious site in the anime, representing the spiritual landscape of medieval Japan. The temple's long history and cultural importance provide context for the religious and political complexities of the era depicted in the story.
Nagano Station
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Ueda Castle Ruins Park
上田城跡公園
The ruins of Ueda Castle serve as a model for several battle scenes in the anime, showcasing the strategic importance of mountain castles during the medieval period. The site's historical connection to famous samurai battles makes it particularly relevant to the story's themes of warfare and strategy.
Ueda Station
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