Gennosuke Kouga
main character
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 24
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 10 hours
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 13, 2005 – September 21, 2005
- Season
- Spring 2005
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- GONZO
- Director
- Fuminori Kizaki
- Original creator
- Fuutarou Yamada
- Age rating
- R — Violence, Profanity
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 71/100
Estimated watch time
10h
⚡ 5 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Ninja98%Seinen83%Historical79%Primarily Adult Cast79%Martial Arts79%Super Power79%Swordplay73%Heterosexual60%Body Horror60%Gore50%
TVFINISHED2005 SPRING7.1 / 10 AniList score
Basilisk
バジリスク 甲賀忍法帖• Basilisk: Kouga Ninpouchou
Synopsis
The heirs to the Kouga and Iga ninja clans, Gennosuke and Oboro, hoped the unsteady truce between their tribes would last—but fate denies the lovers, thrusting their people into war after centuries of peace. The terms are set on two scrolls. One bears a list of Kouga warriors. The other holds a list of those who fight for Iga. The names found on these scrolls can only be crossed out in blood. (Source: Crunchyroll)
Should you watch Basilisk?
Basilisk has been well received, with an average AniList score of 71/100 — 47% of 8,886 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #24 highest-rated anime of 2005, and #16 most popular anime of 2005, and #10 highest-rated anime of Spring 2005 on AniList.
Of the 16.5K AniList users who started it, 8.0% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 12.4K have finished it.
At about 10 hours in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Drama — especially ninja, seinen, historical, primarily adult cast.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Fuutarou Yamada
- Director
- Fuminori Kizaki
- Character design
- Michinori Chiba
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Basilisk is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Basilisk: The Ouka Ninja Scrolls (2018)
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Basilisk FAQ
How many episodes does Basilisk have?
Basilisk has 24 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 10 hours in total.
How long does it take to watch Basilisk?
About 10 hours back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 12 days; at one hour a day, about 10 days.
Is Basilisk finished?
Yes. Basilisk has finished airing — the final episode aired September 21, 2005.
Is there a season 2 of Basilisk?
Yes — the story continues in Basilisk: The Ouka Ninja Scrolls (2018).
Where do I start Basilisk?
Start here: Basilisk is the first entry, followed by Basilisk: The Ouka Ninja Scrolls.
Is Basilisk based on a manga?
Yes. Basilisk adapts the manga by Fuutarou Yamada.
Who animated Basilisk?
Basilisk was animated by GONZO and directed by Fuminori Kizaki.
Where can I watch Basilisk?
Basilisk is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.