Basilisk (2005)
A dark, visceral anime pitting rival ninja clans against each other in a brutal fight that will decide the fate of feudal Japan.
Basilisk - Series Information
- Original Title: バジリスク甲賀忍法帖
- First Air Year: 2005
- Last Air Year: 2018
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, War, Politics, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 24 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 48
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: April 12, 2005 (United States - TV-MA), April 12, 2005 (Canada - PG), April 12, 2005 (Germany - 18), April 12, 2005 (France - 18), April 12, 2005 (Australia - MA 15+), April 12, 2005 (Spain - 18)
- Networks: AT-X
- Alternative Titles: Basilisk: The Ouka Ninja Scrolls (US), Basilisk (FR), バジリスク～甲賀忍法帖～ (JP), Basilisk kouga ninpou chou (MX), 甲賀忍法帖 (CN), Basilisk (BR)
- Production Companies: GONZO, GDH
- Production Countries: Japan
Basilisk - Plot
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.
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Basilisk - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Miyuki Sawashiro
- Nana Mizuki
- Risa Hayamizu
- Kohsuke Toriumi
- Yasushi Miyabayashi
- Show Hayami
- Misa Watanabe
- Wataru Hatano
- Yoji Ueda
- Uoken
Writers
- Yasuyuki Muto
- Mari Okada
- Yasunori Yamada
Executive Producers
- Kensuke Tateishi
- Takuya Matsushita
- Go Nakanishi
- Koji Kajita
Basilisk - FAQs
Where can you stream Basilisk online?
Basilisk is available to stream on Crunchyroll and the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. It can also be purchased digitally on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability may vary by region, so checking JustWatch is recommended for the most current options.
Is Basilisk based on a manga or novel?
Yes. Basilisk is adapted from the manga Basilisk: The Kouga Ninja Scrolls by Masaki Segawa, which was itself based on the 1958 novel The Kouga Ninja Scrolls by Futaro Yamada. The story blends historical feudal Japan with supernatural ninja abilities.
What is Basilisk about?
Set in 1614, Basilisk follows a deadly tournament between ten elite ninja from the rival Iga and Kouga clans. Their battle determines which grandson of Tokugawa Ieyasu will become the next shogun, reigniting a centuries-old hatred that tears apart two star-crossed lovers from opposing sides.
How many seasons and episodes does Basilisk have?
Basilisk has 2 seasons and 48 episodes in total. Season 1, titled Basilisk, contains 24 episodes. Season 2, titled Basilisk: The Ouka Ninja Scrolls, also contains 24 episodes. The series concluded in 2018.
Who are the main voice actors in Basilisk?
The principal voice cast includes Miyuki Sawashiro, Nana Mizuki, Risa Hayamizu, Kohsuke Toriumi, Show Hayami, Misa Watanabe, Wataru Hatano, Yoji Ueda, Yasushi Miyabayashi, and Uoken. Nana Mizuki voices the heroine Oboro Iga, while Kohsuke Toriumi voices Gennosuke Kouga.
What is the content rating for Basilisk?
Basilisk is rated TV-MA in the United States, making it suitable for mature audiences only. It carries an 18 rating in Germany, France, and Spain, and an MA 15+ rating in Australia. The series contains graphic violence, intense combat, and mature themes throughout.
When did Basilisk first air?
Basilisk first aired on April 12, 2005, on the Japanese cable network AT-X. Produced by animation studio GONZO, the series debuted to strong interest from anime fans drawn to its dark feudal setting, supernatural ninja battles, and tragic romance at its core.
Is Basilisk cancelled or has it ended?
Basilisk has officially ended. The series concluded with its second season, Basilisk: The Ouka Ninja Scrolls, in 2018. With both seasons complete and a total of 48 episodes aired, the franchise is no longer in production and is considered a finished series.
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