Basilisk: Kôga ninpô chô (2005– )

Stars:

Laura Bailey, Nana Mizuki, Kosuke Toriumi

Cast

Series cast summary:
Laura Bailey	...	Oboro Iga (24 episodes, 2005)
Nana Mizuki	...	Oboro Iga (24 episodes, 2005)
Kosuke Toriumi	...	Gennosuke Kouga (24 episodes, 2005)
Troy Baker	...	Gennosuke Kouga (23 episodes, 2005)
Yasushi Miyabayashi	...	Narrator (23 episodes, 2005)
Bill Jenkins	...	Narrator (22 episodes, 2005)
Shô Hayami	...	Yakushiji Tenzen (21 episodes, 2005)
Mark Stoddard	...	Yakushiji Tenzen (20 episodes, 2005)
Jennifer Seman	...	Akeginu (19 episodes, 2005)
Misa Watanabe	...	Akeginu (18 episodes, 2005)
Wataru Hatano	...	Chikuma Koshiro (18 episodes, 2005)
John Burgmeier	...	Chikuma Koshiro (16 episodes, 2005)
Risa Hayamizu	...	Kagero (16 episodes, 2005)
Yoji Ueda	...	Kisaragi Saemon (15 episodes, 2005)
Miyuki Sawashiro	...	Hotarubi (14 episodes, 2005)
Stephanie Young	...	Kagero (14 episodes, 2005)
Jason Liebrecht	...	Kisaragi Saemon (14 episodes, 2005)
Paul Slavens	...	Amayo Jingoro (13 episodes, 2005)
Ken Uo	...	Amayo Jingoro (13 episodes, 2005)
Colleen Clinkenbeard	...	Hotarubi (13 episodes, 2005)
Christopher Sabat	...	Kasumi Gyobu (12 episodes, 2005)
Jim Johnson	...	Mino Nenki (11 episodes, 2005)
Kenji Utsumi	...	Mino Nenki (11 episodes, 2005)
John Gremillion	...	Muroga Hyoma (11 episodes, 2005)
Katsuhiro Kitagawa	...	Kasumi Gyobu (11 episodes, 2005)

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

japan | martial arts | love | tragic female character | hand to hand combat | 

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Taglines:

No mercy will be spared to the enemy.

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Genres:

Animation | Drama | Fantasy

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Details

Official Sites:

FUNimation [us] Official site [jp]

Country:

Japan

Language:

Japanese

Release Date:

12 April 2005 (Japan)

Also Known As:

Basilisk

Company Credits

Production Co:

Gonzo Digimation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

25 min 25 min (24 Episodes)

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Version of Shinobi: Heart Under Blade (2005)

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Soundtracks

"Kouga Ninpou Chou"
(Opening Theme)
Performed by Onmyo-za

User Reviews

Great Justice

Perhaps one of the best all around Anime flicks of this era, Basilisk, does not let loyal fan boys down in any way, shape or fashion. Basilisk, Japan's unique animated twist of 'Romeo and Juliet' set in ancient Japan, provides its viewers with great pleasure as it combines elements of distinctly Japanese ninja lore fantasy with realism on an overwhelmingly emotional level. From the dreamy, innocent flirtatious puppy love scenes in peacetime hidden Tsubu valley with the lovely Oboro and the hopeful Gennosuke to the dreadful ending conflict between the weathered Gennosuke and the insidious Tenzen; Basilisk's atmosphere immerses its viewers into an emotional roller-coaster consisting of dread, rage, compassion, and a bitter-sweet depression that accompanies the conclusion of a great series. Hands down, Basilisk will not fail to deliver Great Justice to Anime veterans or new-comers alike.