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Basilisk

バジリスク甲賀忍法帖

2005 · 2 Seasons · Ended

TV-MA Animation, Action & Adventure, Drama

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.

Ratings

Based on audience scores
7.3 The Movie Database
7.8 IMDb
N/A Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

Where to stream Basilisk

Streaming now in the United States on Crunchyroll.

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Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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Trailers and promos

Basilisk - Complete Series - Anime Classic - Available Now
Basilisk - Complete Series VC now on DVD - Anime Trailer

Top cast and crew

Inori Minase (voice)
Reina Ueda (voice)
Tasuku Hatanaka (voice)
Yui Horie (voice)
Takuya Kirimoto (voice)
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Frequently asked questions about Basilisk

Where can I watch Basilisk in the United States?

Basilisk is available to stream on Crunchyroll in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Can I watch Basilisk for free?

Not free in the United States right now. Basilisk needs a subscription to Crunchyroll, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

What are the ratings for Basilisk?

Basilisk scores 7.3 on The Movie Database and 7.8 on IMDb.

Who stars in Basilisk?

Basilisk stars Inori Minase, Reina Ueda, Tasuku Hatanaka, Yui Horie, and Takuya Kirimoto.

How many seasons of Basilisk are there?

Basilisk has 2 seasons and 48 episodes, and is ended.

How long does it take to watch all of Basilisk?

All 48 episodes of Basilisk add up to about 19 hours 12 minutes at roughly 24 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 10 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 5 days.

What network is Basilisk on?

Basilisk airs on AT-X, and is produced by GONZO and GDH.

What language is Basilisk in?

Basilisk is in Japanese, and its original title is バジリスク甲賀忍法帖.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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