Anime News Network published a review of The Elusive Samurai Season 2 Episode 1, which premiered on Crunchyroll.

The series, adapted from the manga by Yusei Matsui and produced by CloverWorks, follows a group of young rebels seeking to restore the Hojo clan's rule after the 1333 siege of Kamakura. Episode 1 opens with a recap of the main characters, including Tokiyuki, an orphaned samurai; Shizuku, an adopted daughter with ties to divine powers; Kojiro, his second‑in‑command; Ayako, a skilled swordswoman; Genba, a thief wearing a kitsune mask; and Fubuki, a wandering swordsman. The episode then follows the group on a mission to obtain a fresh sea‑bream for Tokiyuki, a task that requires transporting the fish from the coast to their base without spoilage. The team navigates a Takeda blockade, engaging in combat that showcases the studio’s animation style. The sequence also serves as reconnaissance for a possible return to Kamakura. Later, the episode introduces the Kanto Hisashiban, a newly formed warrior group, highlighting members with distinctive appearances, including a figure resembling a vampire, a combatant with a large blade sheathed like a surfboard, and another wearing a horse mask. The episode concludes with mixed‑media visuals depicting political developments involving Prince Moriyoshi and Takauji, and notes that the series is available on Crunchyroll.

The episode provides a measured start to the season, emphasizing character dynamics and ongoing conflict without delivering a definitive verdict on future developments.