Basilisk: The Ouka Ninja Scrolls English Sub & Dub

About Basilisk: The Ouka Ninja Scrolls

Here is what Basilisk: The Ouka Ninja Scrolls (バジリスク ～桜花忍法帖～) is about, retold in plain terms: an action, drama and fantasy anime by Seven Arcs Pictures (2018). At its core: The battle for succession that continued for three generations of shogun in the Keichou era culminated in a gruesome fight of ninja arts between the Kouga and Iga clans. Amidst a rain of flower petals, a man and woman who had decided to live for love were separated once again, beautiful in their transience.

More of the story: However, it is said that by the hand of Hattori Hanzo's adopted son, Kyouhachirou, these two flower petals, whether temporarily or permanently, were given life again and left two mementos behind. These children, born with a destiny of their own, were called Kouga Hachirou and Iga Hibiki. The former had eyes like his father's, and the latter had eyes like her mother's.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Nana Mizuki as Oboro Iga and Tasuku Hatanaka as Hachirou Kouga. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. The run is 24 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Seven Arcs Pictures, so the studio's house style defines how Basilisk: The Ouka Ninja Scrolls looks and moves on screen. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 5.3/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Nana Mizuki voicing Oboro Iga gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2018, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.