20 anime like The Elusive Samurai
These are the shows The Elusive Samurai fans recommend most, with the most popular picks first. Each one notes what it has in common with The Elusive Samurai, so you can find the one that fits your mood. 7 are short series of 13 episodes or fewer, and 1 is a film you can watch in one sitting.
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NIPPON SANGOKU: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun
ONA · 2026 · 12 eps · 84/100
Like The Elusive Samurai, it leans into war and revenge. Many fans of The Elusive Samurai recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Sci-Fi
- 2
The World Is Dancing
ONA · 2026 · 13 eps · 71/100
Like The Elusive Samurai, it leans into historical. Many fans of The Elusive Samurai recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- 3
Rurouni Kenshin (2023)
TV · 2023 · 24 eps · 74/100
Like The Elusive Samurai, it leans into swordplay and historical. It is a longer watch at 24 episodes. Fans of The Elusive Samurai recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Romance
- 4
The Heike Story
ONA · 2021 · 11 eps · 77/100
Like The Elusive Samurai, it leans into historical and war. Fans of The Elusive Samurai recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Supernatural
- 5
Dororo
TV · 2019 · 24 eps · 81/100
Like The Elusive Samurai, it leans into revenge and swordplay. It is a longer watch at 24 episodes. Fans of The Elusive Samurai recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Drama
- Supernatural
- 6
Hell’s Paradise
TV · 2023 · 13 eps · 80/100
Like The Elusive Samurai, it leans into swordplay and gore. Fans of The Elusive Samurai recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Mystery
- Supernatural
- 7
Golden Kamuy
TV · 2018 · 12 eps · 77/100
Like The Elusive Samurai, it leans into historical and war. Fans of The Elusive Samurai recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Comedy
- 8
Katanagatari
TV · 2010 · 12 eps · 81/100
Like The Elusive Samurai, it leans into swordplay and historical. Fans of The Elusive Samurai recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Romance
- 9
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
TV · 2019 · 26 eps · 82/100
Like The Elusive Samurai, it leans into shounen and swordplay. It is a longer watch at 26 episodes. Fans of The Elusive Samurai recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Drama
- Fantasy
- 10
Kingdom
TV · 2012 · 38 eps · 74/100
Like The Elusive Samurai, it leans into war and historical. It is a longer watch at 38 episodes. Fans of The Elusive Samurai recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
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Yona of the Dawn
TV · 2014 · 24 eps · 79/100
Like The Elusive Samurai, it leans into fugitive and historical. It is a longer watch at 24 episodes. Fans of The Elusive Samurai recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Drama
- 12
InuYasha
TV · 2000 · 167 eps · 77/100
Like The Elusive Samurai, it leans into historical and swordplay. It is a longer watch at 167 episodes. Fans of The Elusive Samurai recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Fantasy
- 13
Ranking of Kings
TV · 2021 · 23 eps · 83/100
Like The Elusive Samurai, it leans into male protagonist and swordplay. Fans of The Elusive Samurai recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Drama
- Fantasy
- 14
Vinland Saga
TV · 2019 · 24 eps · 87/100
Like The Elusive Samurai, it leans into revenge and war. It is a longer watch at 24 episodes. Fans of The Elusive Samurai recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Drama
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Samurai Champloo
TV · 2004 · 26 eps · 84/100
Like The Elusive Samurai, it leans into swordplay and samurai. It is a longer watch at 26 episodes. Fans of The Elusive Samurai recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Comedy
- 16
Princess Mononoke
Movie · 1997 · 85/100
Like The Elusive Samurai, it leans into war and gods. Fans of The Elusive Samurai recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Drama
- Fantasy
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Sengoku Youko
TV · 2024 · 13 eps · 69/100
Like The Elusive Samurai, it leans into shounen and swordplay. Fans of The Elusive Samurai recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Fantasy
- 18
Assassination Classroom
TV · 2015 · 22 eps · 79/100
Like The Elusive Samurai, it leans into shounen and male protagonist. Fans of The Elusive Samurai recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
- Drama
- Supernatural
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Neuro: Supernatural Detective
TV · 2007 · 25 eps · 71/100
Like The Elusive Samurai, it leans into male protagonist and shounen. It is a longer watch at 25 episodes. Fans of The Elusive Samurai recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Mystery
- Supernatural
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Gintama
TV · 2006 · 201 eps · 85/100
Like The Elusive Samurai, it leans into samurai and male protagonist. It is a longer watch at 201 episodes. Fans of The Elusive Samurai recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
- Drama
- Sci-Fi
Recommendation votes and comparison details come from AniList. Highlighted genres are shared with The Elusive Samurai; direct sequels are left out when relation data identifies them.