Basilisk 2005
What is Basilisk?
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.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2005
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 48
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 12, 2005
- Last aired
- Jun 19, 2018
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- AT-X
- Genres
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Drama
- Updated
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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.
Should you watch it?
“Two ninja clans clash in feudal Japan in a deadly battle for power.”
- Striking animation and visual design
- High-stakes ninja combat with deep lore
- Emotionally charged character dynamics
- Violence may be intense for some viewers
- Pacing can feel slow to modern audiences
You enjoy historical anime with intense ninja action and tragic romance.
Contains stylized violence and thematic elements typical of mature anime.
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Season 1 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Destiny Mytharc Apr 12, 2005
- E2 Last Rendezvous Core Apr 19, 2005
- E3 The Onslaught of War Core Apr 26, 2005
- E4 The Horned Owl Core May 3, 2005
- E5 The Surprise Attack Core May 10, 2005
- E6 Longing in the Rain Core May 17, 2005
- E7 The Bloodsucking Seductress Core May 24, 2005
- E8 Cage of Blood Core May 31, 2005
- E9 Farewell Core Jun 7, 2005
- E10 Divine Mandate Core Jun 14, 2005
- E11 On Their Own Core Jun 21, 2005
- E12 Remembrance Core Jun 28, 2005
- E13 A Swarm of Butterflies Core Jul 5, 2005
- E14 Fallen Flower Core Jul 12, 2005
- E15 Reckoning Mytharc Jul 19, 2005
- E16 First Impressions Core Jul 26, 2005
- E17 Wandering Hearts Core Aug 2, 2005
- E18 A Dawn Without Light Core Aug 9, 2005
- E19 Conspiracy Core Aug 16, 2005
- E20 River of Mercy Mytharc Aug 23, 2005
- E21 With All Her Heart Core Aug 30, 2005
- E22 The Haunted Core Sep 6, 2005
- E23 Emancipation Mytharc Sep 13, 2005
- E24 Requiem Mytharc Sep 20, 2005
Season 2 · 24 episodes
- E1 The Cherry Blossoms Have Fallen Mytharc Jan 9, 2018
- E2 The Five Treasures Have Arrived Core Jan 16, 2018
- E3 The Kouga Must Die Core Jan 23, 2018
- E4 The Joujinshuu Appear Core Jan 30, 2018
- E5 The Cherry Blossoms Run Mad Core Feb 6, 2018
- E6 Evil Clouds Begin to Stir Core Feb 13, 2018
- E7 Tadanaga's Change of Heart Core Feb 20, 2018
- E8 The Advent of Joujin Core Feb 27, 2018
- E9 The Butterfly Dances Core Mar 6, 2018
- E10 The Heavenly Robe Sees Carnage Core Mar 13, 2018
- E11 Like a Rhinoceros Core Mar 20, 2018
- E12 The Wind Blows Through the Pines Core Mar 27, 2018
- E13 Utsutsu Dreams of Hell Core Apr 3, 2018
- E14 Murakamo Must Be Destroyed Core Apr 10, 2018
- E15 The Shielding Eye Is Deceived Core Apr 17, 2018
- E16 The Massive Castle Rumbles Core Apr 24, 2018
- E17 Everyone Gathers at the Battlefield Core May 1, 2018
- E18 The Cherry Blossoms Must Fall Mytharc May 8, 2018
- E19 100 Eyes See Their Destiny Mytharc May 15, 2018
- E20 We Must See the Lotus Flowers Together Core May 22, 2018
- E21 Remembrance Must Fade Core May 29, 2018
- E22 The Demon Revives Core Jun 5, 2018
- E23 The Cherry Blossoms Scatter Mytharc Jun 12, 2018
- E24 The Cherry Blossoms Bloom Mytharc Jun 19, 2018
Frequently asked questions
Is Basilisk based on a true story?
No, Basilisk is a fictional story set in feudal Japan featuring ninja clans.
What is the meaning behind the title Basilisk?
The title refers to a mythical creature known for its deadly gaze, symbolizing the lethal nature of the ninja clans.
How many episodes does Basilisk have?
The series consists of a single season with a limited episode count.
Is Basilisk suitable for children?
The show contains violence and mature themes, making it more appropriate for teens and adults.
Are there any sequels or related series to Basilisk?
There is a sequel series continuation set in the same universe with a new story.
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