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Basilisk

7.4
2 seasons
48 episodes
Ended
Animation
War & Politics
Action & Adventure
Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Plot Summary

The story takes place in the year 1614. Two ninja clans, Tsubagakure of the Iga and Manjidani of Kouga, battle each other to determine which grandson of Tokugawa Ieyasu will become the next shogun. The deadly competition between 10 elite ninja from each clan unleashes a centuries-old hatred that threatens to destroy all hope for peace between them.

First Aired:April 12, 2005
Last Aired:June 19, 2018
Episode Runtime:24m
Networks:
AT-X

Cast & Characters

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Seasons (2)

Basilisk
9.7

Basilisk

24 episodes

Aired: 2005

Basilisk: The Ouka Ninja Scrolls

Basilisk: The Ouka Ninja Scrolls

24 episodes

Aired: 2018

The battle for succession that continued for three generations of shogun in the Keichou era culminated in a gruesome battle 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. As ninjas begin to disappear into the shadows after being deemed unnecessary, The Kouga and Iga clans ask a favor of Hachirou and Hibiki in hopes of reinforcing their foundations.

Production

GONZO