Basilisk
Basilisk: Kouga Ninpou Chou
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Synopsis
For centuries, the Iga and Kouga ninja clans have engaged in a bitter war. But when a ceasefire is ordered by the powerful warlord Ieyasu Tokugawa, the two clans are forced to put down their arms. Years later, Gennosuke Kouga, heir of the Kouga clan, and Oboro Iga, heir of the Iga clan, have fallen in love. Through marriage, both heirs aim to bring peace to the clans. But their hopes are dashed when flames of rivalry between their clans are reignited, and they are dragged into another war. Ieyasu's two grandsons have both claimed to be the next heir to the shogunate. To resolve this dispute, both the Kouga and Iga are ordered to send their 10 best warriors to fight in a bloody battle royale, with each clan representing one of the potential shogunate heirs. Two scrolls with the names of the fighters are given and are to be marked in blood upon the given fighter's death. The prize for winning is the favor of the Tokugawa shogunate for a thousand years. Torn between their love for each other and duty to their clans, Gennosuke and Oboro must ultimately decide the fate of their clans. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
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About Basilisk
Basilisk (Basilisk: Kouga Ninpou Chou) arrives as an action anime by Gonzo (2005), and the premise is easy to summarize. The setup: For centuries, the Iga and Kouga ninja clans have engaged in a bitter war. But when a ceasefire is ordered by the formidable warlord Ieyasu Tokugawa, the two clans are compelled to put down their arms.
Also worth knowing: Years later, Gennosuke Kouga, heir of the Kouga clan, and Oboro Iga, heir of the Iga clan, have fallen in love. Through marriage, both heirs aim to bring peace to the clans. Their hopes are dashed when flames of rivalry between their clans are reignited, and they are dragged into another war.
With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list.
Production & Appeal
Production sits with Gonzo, which means the visual identity of Basilisk follows that studio's craft. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A 7.6/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. Released in 2005, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.
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- Do I need to watch anything before Basilisk?
- Start with Episode 1 and continue in order. Check the series page for any related seasons, movies or specials.
- Is Basilisk still airing?
- Basilisk is currently listed as finished airing. All episodes are available to stream now.
- Is Basilisk worth watching?
- It holds a 7.6/10 community score and is tagged action, adventure and fantasy. If that mix appeals to you, it is a good candidate.
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