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Twenty ninjas must fight to the death for possession of a scroll.

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Panos Kotzathanasis Asian Movie Pulse 01/07/2022
7.5
Despite a bit of lagging towards the end, "Basilisk" is an excellent title that retains interest from beginning to end, through a great combination of bloody action and character-driven drama. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Bobby G Sep 2 I just stumbled on this show. Ik, I'm very late to the party. But it was written well. I really liked the art work it kind of reminded me of fist of the north star. See more Read all reviews
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Fuminori Kizaki

Director

Futaro Yamada

Writer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 12, 2005 Destiny Two rival ninja clans go to battle to determine the next Shogun. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 19, 2005 Last Rendezvous Gennosuke and Oboro, heirs of rival clans, enjoy an innocent tryst in the secluded slopes of the forest. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 26, 2005 The Onslaught of War With the no-hostilities pact ended, the Iga clan sets out to keep the news of war from reaching the Kouga. Details Episode 4 Aired May 3, 2005 The Horned Owl Gennosuke and Udono feast with the Iga clan under the false pretense of coming peace; forgiveness will end one ninja's life. Details Episode 5 Aired May 10, 2005 The Surprise Attack The Kouga begin to worry over the absent Gennosuke, and quiet steps are taken to study the lay of the land. Details Episode 6 Aired May 17, 2005 Longing in the Rain On their return trip to the Iga clan holding, unexpected bounty is discovered in the wild. Details Episode 7 Aired May 24, 2005 Blood Sucking Seductress Gennosuke grows wary as hostility mounts; Oboro is called away to finally learn the truth. Details Episode 8 Aired May 31, 2005 Cage of Blood The Kouga remnants stand together in the midst of the Iga storm. Details Episode 9 Aired Jun 7, 2005 Farewell Gennosuke posses the secret scroll and Iga's elaborate deception has come to an end. Oboro makes the ultimate sacrifice. Details Episode 10 Aired Jun 14, 2005 Divine Mandate Lord Leyasu and the nobles review the carnage from a safe distance. Details Episode 11 Aired Jun 21, 2005 On Their Own Oboro stands united with her clan against the Kouga and her beloved Gennosuke. Details Episode 12 Aired Jun 28, 2005 Remembrance Gennosuke's challenge is accepted, both clans take to the road. Details Episode 13 Aired Jul 5, 2005 A Swarm of Butterflies Kouga prepares for Sunpu Castle; Tenzen hopes to stop Gennosuke from reaching their destination. Details Episode 14 Aired Jul 12, 2005 Fallen Flower Words from the past haunt Gennosuke; servant torn between two masters. Details Episode 15 Aired Jul 19, 2005 Reckoning Twenty ninjas must fight to the death for possession of a scroll. Details Episode 16 Aired Jul 26, 2005 First Impressions During a simpler time, the carefully-planned arranged marriage of Gennosuke and Oboro intended to ensure lasting peace between the Kouga and the Iga; during a simpler time, people dared to hope. Details Episode 17 Aired Aug 2, 2005 Wandering Hearts The surviving samurai must come to terms with the aftermath of battle. Details Episode 18 Aired Aug 9, 2005 A Dawn Without Light Gennosuke is led to a safe haven after his mentor's sacrifice. Details Episode 19 Aired Aug 16, 2005 Conspiracy False voices lead to lies, deceit and death; impatience has goaded political intrigue. Details Episode 20 Aired Aug 23, 2005 River of Mercy Twenty ninjas must fight to the death for possession of a scroll. Details Episode 21 Aired Aug 30, 2005 With All Her Heart Tenzen's secret is revealed at last, leading to the death of a Kouga in disguise; Kagero finds himself in Tenzen's clutches. Details Episode 22 Aired Sep 6, 2005 The Haunted With Kagero captive, Oboro issues a public challenge, seeking to draw Gennosuke out of hiding. Details Episode 23 Aired Sep 13, 2005 Emancipation Twenty ninjas must fight to the death for possession of a scroll. Details Episode 24 Aired Sep 20, 2005 Requiem Gennosuke and Oboro face the final conflict with little care as to which one wins. Details

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Basilisk — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Fuminori Kizaki
Screenwriter
Futaro Yamada
Network
MTV2CAN
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Drama, Fantasy, Action, Anime
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date
Apr 12, 2005