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Head to head
Blade of the Immortal (ONA) vs The Elusive Samurai
| 7.0 | Score | 7.7 |
| 26,397 | Popularity | 84,556 |
| 24 | Episodes | 12 |
| 2019 | Year | 2024 |
| Ona | Format | Tv |
| Finished | Status | Finished |
What they share
ActionAdventureSupernaturalTragedySwordplaySamuraiHistorical
The verdict
On the numbers, The Elusive Samurai edges it — but they share 7 traits, so the right pick depends on your mood.
- Higher ratedThe Elusive Samurai scores 77% vs 70%.
- More popularThe Elusive Samurai has the bigger audience here.
- Shorter commitmentThe Elusive Samurai is 12 eps vs 24.
- NewerThe Elusive Samurai (2024) is the more recent release.
Comparing from the catalogue's scores and community tags. Open Blade of the Immortal (ONA) or The Elusive Samurai for the full picture.