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Set between the Kamakura and Muromachi periods, during the Kenmu Restoration, the story follows the tale of Hojo Tokiyuki, a boy on the run after his family is overthrown by Ashikaga Takauji. With his only allies being a shady priest and his followers, the young lord must seek revenge and regain his glory, with his only weapon: a superhuman ability to flee and hide.

Unexpectedly bright and kinetic animation breathes life into a desperate struggle for survival amidst the shifting politics of feudal Japan. This fugitive lord relies on clever evasion and unorthodox allies rather than brute force to outwit his overwhelming enemies.

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