The Elusive Samurai Season 2 Ending Theme Announced: Bocchiboromaru and Hinatazaka46 Members Team Up
The ending song and artist for the highly anticipated second season of The Elusive Samurai have been officially announced. According to the recent announcement, the new season's closing theme, titled "Romantic ga Hoshii nara," will be performed by Bocchiboromaru. The song will also feature vocals from three members of the popular idol group Hinatazaka46. This exciting collaboration has further heightened fan expectations as the season is expected to premiere in July 2026.
As you may recall, The Elusive Samurai, adapted from the manga of the same name by Yusei Matsui (creator of Assassination Classroom), premiered its first season in the summer of 2024 by the CloverWorks studio and quickly gained widespread acclaim. Set in feudal Japan, the story follows the adventures of young prince Tokiyuki Hojo, who tries to survive by fleeing from his enemies. The first season's opening theme "Plan A" and ending theme "Kamigami no Trubador" made quite an impact, with the performances by Disctopia and members of Hinatazaka46 drawing particular attention.
In the new season, this ending track by Bocchiboromaru combines the group's energetic style with the idol vocals of Hinatazaka46. While the identities of the three Hinatazaka46 members have not yet been revealed, this partnership with Bocchiboromaru—who has previously contributed tracks to series like Assassination Classroom and Mairimashita! Iruma-kun—creates a synergy often seen in anime music. Yuta Murano will once again sit in the director's chair, and the screenwriting team will consist of the same members from the first season.
This news holds great significance, especially for readers following The Elusive Samurai manga. It is known that after the events of the first season, the story becomes even more complex and new enemies emerge. With the manga still ongoing, it remains a point of curiosity how much of the story this new anime installment will cover. As the release date approaches, more details regarding the opening theme, new characters, and visuals are expected to be shared. Anime fans can already mark their calendars for the summer of 2026.
