The BEST episodes of Basilisk
Every episode of Basilisk ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Basilisk!
The year is 1614 AD. Two warring ninja clans, each supporting a son of Hidetada Tokugawa as the next shogun, send ten representatives each to fight to the death for the possession of a scroll. The prize: the annihilation of the other and the staunch support of the Tokugawa government for the winning clan for the next thousand years.
#1 - The Bloodsucking Seductress
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/25/2005
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.
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#6 - Longing in the Rain
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/18/2005
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.
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#7 - Cage of Blood
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/1/2005
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.
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#9 - A Swarm of Butterflies
Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 7/6/2005
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.
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#11 - Farewell
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/8/2005
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.
#14 - Last Rendezvous
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/20/2005
After the death of both Ogen and Danjo, not knowing they died, Gennosuke and Oboro are planning their wedding that could unite and bring peace to the clans. However, the Iga clan looks forward to the war against the Kouga clan after getting a scroll.
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#15 - Fallen Flower
Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 7/13/2005
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.
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#16 - The Surprise Attack
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/11/2005
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.
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