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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Best Episodes of Basilisk
The Bloodsucking Seductress
S1 Ep7
7.9
24th May 2005
As Rousai pestifers Okoi to find out the fighting abilities of the remaining Kougas alive, Koshiro is sent to tell Oboro that she must meet up with Tenzen. However, when Saemon is able to get into Tsubagakure in the disguise of Yashamaru, what he sees will be the most horrible thing in his life.
Emancipation
S1 Ep23
7.8
13th Sep 2005
With Tenzen defeated, Gennosuke carries Kagero away. However wanting to be with him she tries to kill him with her poisonous breath. Oboro's eyes are finally open.
Requiem
S1 Ep24
7.7
20th Sep 2005
The last battle between the Kouga and Iga, determining who will inherit the title of Shogun. Oboro and Gennosuke face each other for the last time.
The Onslaught of War
S1 Ep3
7.6
26th Apr 2005
The Iga clan sets out to hunt down and kill Kazamachi, who has the second scroll. With Tenzen leading, some members of the Iga clan plan to make sure no news of the start of war spreads to the Kouga.
On Their Own
S1 Ep11
7.6
21st Jun 2005
Gennosuke returns the scroll to the Iga and issues a challenge that if they attack the Kouga village they will annihilated. The people left can travel to Sunpu and join them. Tenzen accepts the challenge
Longing in the Rain
S1 Ep6
7.6
17th May 2005
The Kougas now knowing something drastic must of happen at Sunpu, decide to investigate knowing that the Igas wouldn't attack their village if there is peace coming. However, as the Igas return home they see Okoi, one of the listed Kouga Ten, and decide to hold her captive.
A Swarm of Butterflies
S1 Ep13
7.5
5th Jul 2005
Saemon, now having the appearance of Nenki, begins to confront Hotarubi. As the Kouga ready themselves to continue on to Sunpu, Tenzen knowing they can not wait for Nenki and Harutobi, leads the Igas across the ocean in hopes of stopping Gennosuke before he reaches his destination.
Cage of Blood
S1 Ep8
7.5
31st May 2005
With Tousai dead and lord Teyasu's ninja scroll lost to the Iga, the plan to rip the Kouga apart unnoticed is slowly falling apart. With her dying words, Okoi tells Saemon the registry's true location. Determined to make it out alive, Saemon will hold up his ruse long enough to walk out with the scroll in his hands and take vengeance for his sister's death along the way.
The Horned Owl
S1 Ep4
7.5
3rd May 2005
Thinking peace will soon come, Gennosuke and Udono celebrate with Oboro and the Igas. However the Iga clan plans to assassinate Gennosuke and Udono during the feast.
The Haunted
S1 Ep22
7.5
6th Sep 2005
Oboro issues out a challenge to draw Gennosuke out from hiding. Meanwhile, with Kagero captive Tenzen tortures her with needles. Gennosuke finally arrives.
Destiny
S1 Ep1
7.5
12th Apr 2005
With Lord Ieyasu calling Ogen and Danjo - leaders of the Iga and Kouga ninja clan, to demonstrate each elite ninja own abilities. Impressed, Ieyasu declares the battle against the clans to determine the next Shogun.
Farewell
S1 Ep9
7.5
7th Jun 2005
With the scroll now in Gennosuke's possession, he makes the decision to either engage in war or not. However, with being attacked by Koshiro and the other deadly ninjas, Gennosuke may have a hard time getting out of the village.
Fallen Flower
S1 Ep14
7.3
12th Jul 2005
As the rest of the Igas cross the sea, Tenzen makes an advance towards Oboro, leaving Koshiro torn between his master and the clan leader. With all the confusion this makes for the perfect opportunity for an enemy to make his move.
Reckoning
S1 Ep15
7.3
19th Jul 2005
Still on the sea, Gyobu uses his art to move around freely to take care of the remaining Iga, but Tenzen proves to be a toilsome foe to kill.
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100 Eyes See Their Destiny
S2 Ep19
5.9
15th May 2018
Hachirou enters the castle at last, as Saizou falls victim to Yasha Itaru's Destiny's Passage.
Like a Rhinoceros
S2 Ep11
6.0
20th Mar 2018
As the ninjas prepare for an assault on the castle, Shikibu's armor breaks. Gorone attempts to repair it, but he's vulnerable when he's not wearing it. Then an enemy attacks, and separates him from the group...
The Wind Blows Through the Pines
S2 Ep12
6.0
27th Mar 2018
The assault on the Murakumo castle has begun, and the first task is to draw away the troops surrounding it. Rui and Shichigen attempt an assault, but the enemy has prepared for their techniques...
Everyone Gathers at the Battlefield
S2 Ep17
6.2
1st May 2018
Tenkai's servant infiltrates Murakumo Castle with a mission: to bring Tadanaga back or to kill him if he refuses to leave.
The Cherry Blossoms Bloom
S2 Ep24
6.2
19th Jun 2018
In a parallel world, Hibiki and Hachirou face off with the Joujinshuu one final time. The Joujinshuu are caught off guard and overwhelmed, but Joujin still has a final trick up his sleeve: a deep connection to a powerful, hidden ninja.
The Heavenly Robe Sees Carnage
S2 Ep10
6.2
13th Mar 2018
The local daimyo stages an attack on the Joujinshuu's Murakumo castle. As their massive army is annihilated by the Murakumo's cannons, Tenkai realizes only ninjas can destroy the castle...
The Butterfly Dances
S2 Ep9
6.3
6th Mar 2018
Hachirou is determined to slay Joujin and his Joujinshuu, but Joujin has deeper plans for the Lord of Suruga than he'd thought.
The Shielding Eye Is Deceived
S2 Ep15
6.3
17th Apr 2018
The Murakumo castle has vanished without a trace, and it seems as if the Joujinshuu have disappeared. The ninjas return to their normal lives, but is everything really over?
Utsutsu Dreams of Hell
S2 Ep13
6.4
3rd Apr 2018
The assault on Murakumo continues as Utsutsu's terrible past, and the origin of her techniques, is revealed.
Divine Mandate
S1 Ep10
6.4
14th Jun 2005
Two woman who hate each other and a little boy could possibly be linked to why the Iga and Kouga hate each other this moment..
The Cherry Blossoms Must Fall
S2 Ep18
6.5
8th May 2018
Hadaebou's attempt to retrieve Tadanaga from Mukakumo Castle does not go as planned. Hachirou appears before the gathered ninjas of Kouga and Iga, faced with an enemy he cannot defeat alone.
Remembrance Must Fade
S2 Ep21
6.5
29th May 2018
The ninjas make their way up Murakumo castle, but they're stopped by Neirichiou. He's still alive, and he wants them dead.
The Massive Castle Rumbles
S2 Ep16
6.5
24th Apr 2018
Murakumo is back! Now the castle is on wheels and it's slowly heading towards Edo. The ninjas try to break in as Hachirou attempts to flee.
The Demon Revives
S2 Ep22
6.6
5th Jun 2018
Kujaku's secret is revealed as Joujin meets a grisly end, and the Demon King Nobunaga revives.
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Destiny
S1 Ep1
7.5
12th Apr 2005
With Lord Ieyasu calling Ogen and Danjo - leaders of the Iga and Kouga ninja clan, to demonstrate each elite ninja own abilities. Impressed, Ieyasu declares the battle against the clans to determine the next Shogun.
Last Rendezvous
S1 Ep2
7.3
19th Apr 2005
After the death of both Ogen and Danjo, not knowing they died, Gennosuke and Oboro are planning their wedding that could unite and bring peae to the clans. However, the Iga clan looks forward to the war against the Kouga clan after getting a scroll.
The Onslaught of War
S1 Ep3
7.6
26th Apr 2005
The Iga clan sets out to hunt down and kill Kazamachi, who has the second scroll. With Tenzen leading, some members of the Iga clan plan to make sure no news of the start of war spreads to the Kouga.
The Horned Owl
S1 Ep4
7.5
3rd May 2005
Thinking peace will soon come, Gennosuke and Udono celebrate with Oboro and the Igas. However the Iga clan plans to assassinate Gennosuke and Udono during the feast.
The Surprise Attack
S1 Ep5
7.3
10th May 2005
The Kouga clan are concerned with Gennosuke stating at Tsubagakure, even they were informed about the peace treaty. They weren't informed about the war that has arise between the clans. Saemon decides to send his younger sister, Okoi to find Gennosuke.
Longing in the Rain
S1 Ep6
7.6
17th May 2005
The Kougas now knowing something drastic must of happen at Sunpu, decide to investigate knowing that the Igas wouldn't attack their village if there is peace coming. However, as the Igas return home they see Okoi, one of the listed Kouga Ten, and decide to hold her captive.
The Bloodsucking Seductress
S1 Ep7
7.9
24th May 2005
As Rousai pestifers Okoi to find out the fighting abilities of the remaining Kougas alive, Koshiro is sent to tell Oboro that she must meet up with Tenzen. However, when Saemon is able to get into Tsubagakure in the disguise of Yashamaru, what he sees will be the most horrible thing in his life.
Cage of Blood
S1 Ep8
7.5
31st May 2005
With Tousai dead and lord Teyasu's ninja scroll lost to the Iga, the plan to rip the Kouga apart unnoticed is slowly falling apart. With her dying words, Okoi tells Saemon the registry's true location. Determined to make it out alive, Saemon will hold up his ruse long enough to walk out with the scroll in his hands and take vengeance for his sister's death along the way.
Farewell
S1 Ep9
7.5
7th Jun 2005
With the scroll now in Gennosuke's possession, he makes the decision to either engage in war or not. However, with being attacked by Koshiro and the other deadly ninjas, Gennosuke may have a hard time getting out of the village.
Divine Mandate
S1 Ep10
6.4
14th Jun 2005
Two woman who hate each other and a little boy could possibly be linked to why the Iga and Kouga hate each other this moment..
On Their Own
S1 Ep11
7.6
21st Jun 2005
Gennosuke returns the scroll to the Iga and issues a challenge that if they attack the Kouga village they will annihilated. The people left can travel to Sunpu and join them. Tenzen accepts the challenge
Remembrance
S1 Ep12
7.2
28th Jun 2005
After blinding Gennosuke, Saemon chases after Hotarubi who misleads him by making him follow her butterflies. A battle disrupts between the two.
A Swarm of Butterflies
S1 Ep13
7.5
5th Jul 2005
Saemon, now having the appearance of Nenki, begins to confront Hotarubi. As the Kouga ready themselves to continue on to Sunpu, Tenzen knowing they can not wait for Nenki and Harutobi, leads the Igas across the ocean in hopes of stopping Gennosuke before he reaches his destination.
Fallen Flower
S1 Ep14
7.3
12th Jul 2005
As the rest of the Igas cross the sea, Tenzen makes an advance towards Oboro, leaving Koshiro torn between his master and the clan leader. With all the confusion this makes for the perfect opportunity for an enemy to make his move.
Reckoning
S1 Ep15
7.3
19th Jul 2005
Still on the sea, Gyobu uses his art to move around freely to take care of the remaining Iga, but Tenzen proves to be a toilsome foe to kill.
First Impressions
S1 Ep16
7.1
26th Jul 2005
At a lighter time before the disintegration of the no-hostlities pact, talk of an arranged marriage stirred the clans, but could one marry a spouse that they have known to be their enemy?
Wandering Hearts
S1 Ep17
7.3
2nd Aug 2005
As the Kogas continue their journey to Sunpu, Oboro's hawk flies by carrying a scroll. While two ninjas pursue the hawk, Tenzen makes his move only to find something he did not expect.
A Dawn Without Light
S1 Ep18
7.0
9th Aug 2005
As Hyoma and Koshiro battle, it is revealed that Hyoma was Gennosuke's mentor teaching him how to use his ability.
Conspiracy
S1 Ep19
7.1
16th Aug 2005
Oboro and Akeginu discovers the lifeless bodies of Hyoma and Koshiro. Thinking that Koshiro was killed by Hyoma, Akeginu repeatedly stabs the already dead body of Hyoma.
River of Mercy
S1 Ep20
7.3
23rd Aug 2005
Akeginu vows revenge on Kagero after Tenzen reveals that Koshiro was killed by Kagero's breath.
With All Her Heart
S1 Ep21
7.1
30th Aug 2005
Kagero sets out to kill Oboro, after telling Gennosuke that she killed her wanting gratitude. She however gets caught in a trap caused by Tenzen.
The Haunted
S1 Ep22
7.5
6th Sep 2005
Oboro issues out a challenge to draw Gennosuke out from hiding. Meanwhile, with Kagero captive Tenzen tortures her with needles. Gennosuke finally arrives.
Emancipation
S1 Ep23
7.8
13th Sep 2005
With Tenzen defeated, Gennosuke carries Kagero away. However wanting to be with him she tries to kill him with her poisonous breath. Oboro's eyes are finally open.
Requiem
S1 Ep24
7.7
20th Sep 2005
The last battle between the Kouga and Iga, determining who will inherit the title of Shogun. Oboro and Gennosuke face each other for the last time.
