Historical anime often struggles to balance action with accuracy, but “The Elusive Samurai” continues to show that the two can coexist. Returning for its second season, the CloverWorks adaptation builds on the emotional and visual strengths that made its debut a standout anime of recent years. The new season continues the story of Hojo Tokiyuki as he fights to reclaim his family’s legacy in 14th-century Japan. Unlike most samurai stories that celebrate fearless warriors charging into battle, “The Elusive Samurai” embraces an unconventional hero.

Historical anime often struggles to balance action with accuracy, but “The Elusive Samurai” continues to show that the two can coexist. Returning for its second season, the…

歴史アニメは、アクションと史実の正確さのバランスを取るのに苦労することが多いが、『The Elusive Samurai』は、その両者が共存し得ることを引き続き示している。第2シーズンに突入したこのクローバーワークス制作・・・