Basilisk
Basilisk: Koga Nimpo Cho
Basilisk: Kouga Ninpou Chou
Genres
- Action
- Drama
- Romance
Tags
all 11- TraitsNinja98
- DemographicSeinen83
- ActionMartial Arts79
- FantasySuper Power79
- TimeHistorical79
- Main CastPrimarily Adult Cast79
- ActionSwordplay73
- RomanceHeterosexual60
- OtherBody Horror60
- OtherGore50
- TraitsNudity20
Genres: Action, Drama, Romance. Tags: Ninja, Seinen, Martial Arts, Super Power, Historical, Primarily Adult Cast, Swordplay, Heterosexual, Body Horror, Gore, Nudity.
#1997
Ranked
#1370
Popularity
1.5K
Favorites
31.1K
Members
#5
This Season
Popular TV
#10
This Season
Rated TV
Episode Progress
Complete24 / 24 episodes aired
All 24 episodes available on Crunchyroll, Hulu
- Premiered
- Spring 2005
- Aired
- Apr 13, 2005 – Sep 21, 2005
- Broadcast
- Duration
- 24 min
- Time to Complete
- 9h 36m
- Rating
- R - 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Studio
- Gonzo
Alternative Titles
jaバジリスク 甲賀忍法帖
en-x-romajiBasilisk: Kouga Ninpou Chou
frBasilisk: The Kôga Ninja Scrolls
enBasilisk: The Kouga Ninja Scrolls
enBasilisk: Koga Nimpo Cho
deBasilisk: Chronik der Koga-Ninja
ruВасилиск
ja-LatnBasilisk: Kouga Ninpouchou
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]
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 w
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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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 w
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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Franchise Timeline
Basilisk is entry 1 of 2 in the Basilisk watch order — the first entry in this franchise's main story.
Franchise Timeline
Basilisk
Essential·Core entries only — skip filler and side content
- 1BasiliskSeason 12005
- 2Basilisk: The Ouka Ninja ScrollsSeason 22018
Complete·Everything including OVAs, specials & side stories
- 1Basilisk2005
- 2
Platform Scores
MAL
7.53
AniList
71 / 100
Kitsu
75 / 100
AniList Trend
27
Episode Guide
Aired so far: 24 / 24
Main Story
24 / 24
100%
Latest Aired
Episode 24
Remaining
Fully available
Aired so far
Theme Songs
Status Breakdown
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Basilisk worth watching?
Basilisk is an action and romance anime with a score of 7.53/10. It's rated R for violence and profanity, suggesting it may be suitable for mature audiences interested in dramatic ninja conflicts.
How many episodes does Basilisk have?
Basilisk has a total of 24 episodes and is a finished anime series.
Where can I watch Basilisk?
You can watch Basilisk on Crunchyroll and Hulu. It is the first entry in a two-part franchise.
Is Basilisk similar to other anime?
Given its themes of clan warfare, forbidden love, and ninja action, Basilisk might appeal to fans of other action-romance anime that explore deep-seated conflicts and tragic relationships.
Information
- Type
- TV
- Status
- Finished
- Premiered
- Spring 2005
- Aired
- Apr 13, 2005 – Sep 21, 2005
- Broadcast
- Episodes
- 24 / 24
- Duration
- 24 min
- Time to Complete
- 9h 36m
- Rating
- R - 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Studio
- Gonzo
Alternative Titles
jaバジリスク 甲賀忍法帖
en-x-romajiBasilisk: Kouga Ninpou Chou
frBasilisk: The Kôga Ninja Scrolls
enBasilisk: The Kouga Ninja Scrolls
enBasilisk: Koga Nimpo Cho
deBasilisk: Chronik der Koga-Ninja
ruВасилиск
ja-LatnBasilisk: Kouga Ninpouchou
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