Fuminori Kizaki
Director
Basilisk (2005)
Basilisk: The Ouka Ninja Scrolls
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.
Released April 12, 2005
Episode 24 min
17+
Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Anime, Anime: Historical, Anime: Martial Arts, Anime: Samurai, Anime: Seinen, Science Fiction, War
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Watch Providers: Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
Production Companies: GONZO
Network: AT-X
S2E1 - The Cherry Blossoms Have Fallen
A decade after the destruction of the Kouga and Iga ninja clans, only two survivors remain in a hidden village. But fate isn't done with the ninjas yet...
Jan. 9, 2018, midnight
S2E2 - The Five Treasures Have Arrived
Hachirou wants to leave the ninja village and start a new life. He and Hibiki are destined never to be together, and he's terrified of their powers. But the war between the Kouga and Iga may not yet be over...
Jan. 16, 2018, midnight
S2E3 - The Kouga Must Die
A dark force descends upon the Five Treasures as they are attacked by a mysterious ninja... or is he a ninja at all?
Jan. 23, 2018, midnight
S2E4 - The Joujinshuu Appear
The slaughter of the Iga and Kouga continues as the Joujinshuu cut a swath through the Five Flowers. Who are they, and what do they want?
Jan. 30, 2018, midnight
S2E5 - The Cherry Blossoms Run Mad
The Joujinshuu continue to cut a swath through the ninja, and Hachirou himself is forced to join the fray.
Feb. 6, 2018, midnight
S2E6 - Evil Clouds Begin to Stir
Many years have passed. The surviving ninjas are in hiding, and Hachirou has disappeared. The Joujinshuu have yet to return, but can these days of relative peace last forever?
Feb. 13, 2018, midnight
S2E7 - Tadanaga's Change of Heart
As the black castle towers in the forest near the tea stand, Hachirou is called to meet Tadanaga, where he learns the truth about Tadanaga's thoughts during the incident four years ago.
Feb. 20, 2018, midnight
S2E8 - The Advent of Joujin
The ninjas prepare to storm Murakumo as Hachirou escapes from Suruga's carefully-laid traps.
Feb. 27, 2018, midnight
S2E9 - The Butterfly Dances
Hachirou is determined to slay Joujin and his Joujinshuu, but Joujin has deeper plans for the Lord of Suruga than he'd thought.
March 6, 2018, midnight
S2E10 - The Heavenly Robe Sees Carnage
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...
March 13, 2018, midnight
S2E11 - Like a Rhinoceros
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...
March 20, 2018, midnight
S2E12 - The Wind Blows Through the Pines
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...
March 27, 2018, midnight
S2E13 - Utsutsu Dreams of Hell
The assault on Murakumo continues as Utsutsu's terrible past, and the origin of her techniques, is revealed.
April 3, 2018, midnight
S2E14 - Murakamo Must Be Destroyed
Hadaebou infiltrates Murakumo castle, where he attempts to kill the Lord of Suruga. Joujin tries to get Hachirou and Hibiki to join forces with him.
April 10, 2018, midnight
S2E15 - The Shielding Eye Is Deceived
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?
April 17, 2018, midnight
S2E16 - The Massive Castle Rumbles
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.
April 24, 2018, midnight
S2E17 - Everyone Gathers at the Battlefield
Tenkai's servant infiltrates Murakumo Castle with a mission: to bring Tadanaga back or to kill him if he refuses to leave.
May 1, 2018, midnight
S2E18 - The Cherry Blossoms Must Fall
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.
May 8, 2018, midnight
S2E19 - 100 Eyes See Their Destiny
Hachirou enters the castle at last, as Saizou falls victim to Yasha Itaru's Destiny's Passage.
May 15, 2018, midnight
S2E20 - We Must See the Lotus Flowers Together
Saizou is dead, but his sacrifice has allowed the ninjas to proceed into Murakumo at last. But even greater threats await them inside.
May 22, 2018, midnight
S2E21 - Remembrance Must Fade
The ninjas make their way up Murakumo castle, but they're stopped by Neirichiou. He's still alive, and he wants them dead.
May 29, 2018, midnight
S2E22 - The Demon Revives
Kujaku's secret is revealed as Joujin meets a grisly end, and the Demon King Nobunaga revives.
June 5, 2018, midnight
S2E23 - The Cherry Blossoms Scatter
Nobunaga revives, only to quickly die again. Then Hibiki and Hachirou are trapped in a bizarre space created by the Joujinshuu's techniques. When they escape, they find themselves in a parallel world.
June 12, 2018, midnight
S2E24 - The Cherry Blossoms Bloom
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.
June 19, 2018, midnight
Network: AT-X
Episode Runtime: 24 min.
Season Runtime: 1152 min.
Released: April 12, 2005
Last Air Date: June 19, 2018, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-MA / 17+
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