[Anime Intro] List 44. The Young Lord Who Is Good at Running Away (逃げ上手の若君)

[The Young Lord Who Is Good at Running Away (逃げ上手の若君)] is a historical action anime depicting the process of survival of the young boy Tokiyuki Hojo (北条 時行) against the enemy commander Takauji Ashikaga (足利 尊氏) alongside the priest Yorishige Suwa (諏訪 頼重). • Production and Director: CloverWorks handled the production, and it was broadcast under the direction of Yuta Yamazaki (山﨑 雄太) for two seasons [Season 1 (12 episodes), Season 2 (12 episodes)]. • Story: After the fall of his clan, Tokiyuki, possessing an extraordinary talent for escape, grows alongside his comrades to recapture Kamakura, navigating through the turbulent currents of history. • Worldview: Set in the medieval Japanese Northern and Southern Courts period, it showcases a unique survival narrative where characters plot revenge by escaping and staying alive within a samurai society that regards death as honor. • Characters and Direction: The exploits of unique young heroes are humorously depicted, and the dynamic action direction and ink wash-style animation are well-rendered in the production company's signature style.