After the fall of the Kamakura shogunate, the boy **Hojo Tokiyuki**, its legitimate heir, resists mighty foes like Ashikaga Takauji using a **"talent for escape"** greater than anyone's.
The greatest charm is the unusual premise of an "escaping" hero — the exact opposite of the orthodox "win by fighting."
Produced by CloverWorks; Season 2 premieres July 2026 in Fuji TV's "noitaminA" block 🏃
📝 魅力・見どころ・特徴 ネタバレ控えめ
01① An Unusual Hero Whose Weapon Is "Escape"
The greatest charm is that protagonist Hojo Tokiyuki uses a **"talent for escape"** as his weapon.
Rather than winning head-on, he toys with mighty foes through flight and cunning — a hero image opposite the orthodox, and refreshing.
A one-of-a-kind historical action depicting the coolness of "escaping" 🏃
02② Set Against the Historical Fall of the Kamakura Shogunate
The story is set against the historical **fall of the Kamakura shogunate** in 1333.
The boy Tokiyuki, who lost everything, sets out to restore the Hojo house and confront his era.
A robust historical drama set against a great turning point in history is the charm ⚔️
03③ Original by Yusei Matsui of 'Assassination Classroom'
The original is by Yusei Matsui, known for 'Assassination Classroom' and 'Majin Tantei Nogami Neuro.'
His meticulously crafted foreshadowing and exquisite pacing between gags and cruelty are alive and well here.
The distinctive Matsui appeal of sublimating history into entertainment 📚
04④ CloverWorks' Vibrant Animation
Produced by CloverWorks ('Rascal Does Not Dream,' 'My Dress-Up Darling').
The vibrant, dynamic animation gorgeously colors Tokiyuki's "escape" action.
Look forward to that high visual quality in Season 2 too 🎬
05⑤ Season 2: Tokiyuki's Full-Scale Counterattack
In Season 2, the battle of Tokiyuki and his allies, who gathered strength in Shinano, fully begins.
The new character "Mima" and strong foes on the Ashikaga side appear, and the story accelerates.
Watch Tokiyuki, having honed his talent for escape, finally turn to counterattack 🔥
06⑥ Broadcast in the noitaminA Block
The work airs in Fuji TV's signature "noitaminA" block.
A watch-worthy historical action befitting a block that has delivered high-quality anime.
Season 2 is a continuous two-cour, depicting the story at length 📺
07⑦ For Fans of History × Jump Action
Though a historical work, it combines shonen-manga heat and entertainment.
Even without knowing the history, Tokiyuki's battles set your heart ablaze.
A work that resonates with both history fans and orthodox-battle fans ⭐
08⑧ 📺 Broadcast & Streaming Info
Premiere: July 2026~ (continuous two-cour)
Channels: Fuji TV "noitaminA" block (Fri 23:30~)
Studio: CloverWorks
Check the official site for the latest info 📱
💡 注目ポイント・展開予想 軽めネタバレ
Season 2 is expected to depict the full-scale counterattack of Tokiyuki and his allies, who gathered strength in Shinano.
The new character "Mima," the Kanto guards, and strong foes on the Ashikaga side appear, intensifying Tokiyuki's battles.
How Tokiyuki, having honed his talent for escape, resists the mighty Ashikaga Takauji is the biggest point to watch.
🧾 これまでのあらすじ ネタバレあり
In 1333, the Kamakura shogunate fell to the rebellion of its retainer Ashikaga Takauji.
Hojo Tokiyuki, the legitimate heir who lost everything, escaped burning Kamakura with the guidance of the self-proclaimed-god priest Suwa Yorishige.
Setting out to restore the Hojo house, Tokiyuki honed his talent for escape and gathered strength in Shinano with his companions. In Season 2, the full-scale counterattack against the Ashikaga finally unfolds.
✅ 観る・注目するおすすめポイント
Wholeheartedly recommended for fans of both historical works and hot, shonen-style action.
Especially resonates with fans of meticulous foreshadowing and entertainment like 'Assassination Classroom.'
A one-of-a-kind historical action depicting the coolness of "escaping."
👀 トリビア・驚きの小ネタ集
・Protagonist Hojo Tokiyuki was a real warlord of the Northern and Southern Courts period.
・Historically, he is known for starting the "Nakasendai Rebellion."
・Season 2 airs from July 2026 after a rerun of Season 1 from April 2026.
💫 未回収の伏線 ネタバレあり
Points to watch in Season 2:
● How far does Tokiyuki's full-scale counterattack work against Ashikaga Takauji?
● The identity and role of the new character "Mima," appearing from Season 2.
● What is the true intent of the elusive Ashikaga Takauji?
● How is Tokiyuki's fate, heading toward the historical "Nakasendai Rebellion," depicted?
● What does Tokiyuki grasp beyond "escaping"?
● The more you know the history, the more to watch — plus the foreshadowing distinctive to Matsui's work.
💌 次シーズンで絶対バズる名セリフ予想
● "He who flees wins."
—A line symbolizing Tokiyuki's way of fighting.
● "As long as you're alive, you can start over any number of times."
—Tokiyuki's conviction, affirming "escape."
Tokiyuki's words, depicting "escaping" as strength rather than weakness, strike viewers' hearts.
Season 2 should keep producing lines fitting an escaping hero 🏃