Basilisk 2005

Overview

The television series Basilisk is set in the year 1614 and involves two ninja clans. The story takes place during a time of conflict between these clans, Tsubagakure of the Iga and Manjidani of Kouga. According to the series, the clans are battling to determine which grandson of Tokugawa Ieyasu will become the next shogun. The competition between the elite ninja from each clan is deadly and unleashes a centuries-old hatred. The series features the voice talents of Laura Bailey, Nana Mizuki, Kôsuke Toriumi, and Troy Baker. The title Basilisk refers to a mythical creature, also known as the king of serpents, which is a legendary rooster-serpent hybrid of Greek and Roman lore. The series explores the conflict between the two ninja clans and the consequences of their battle. The Basilisk series has been documented on various online platforms, including IMDb and Wikipedia.