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Status: Ended
Network: AT-X
Type: Scripted
Rating: 7.4/10
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Overview
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.
This production, originally released in 2005, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Animation, War & Politics, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.4 across its 2 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Animation and War & Politics.
- • Produced in Japan.
- • Original Language: Japanese.
Starring Cast
Inori Minase
(voice)
Reina Ueda
(voice)
Tasuku Hatanaka
(voice)
Yui Horie
(voice)
Takuya Kirimoto
(voice)
Seasons
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24 Episodes • Aired 2005-04-12
No season overview provided for this season.
Basilisk: The Ouka Ninja Scrolls
24 Episodes • Aired 2018-01-09
The battle for succession that continued for three generations of shogun in the Keichou era culminated in a gruesome battle of ninja arts between the Kouga and Iga clans. Amidst a rain of flower petals, a man and woman who had decided to live for love were separated once again. As ninjas begin to disappear into the shadows after being deemed unnecessary, The Kouga and Iga clans ask a favor of Hachirou and Hibiki in hopes of reinforcing their foundations.
