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The Best Episodes of Basilisk

Every episode of Basilisk ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Basilisk!

The Best Episodes of Basilisk

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...
  1. 8.4/10(74 votes)

    #1 - Requiem

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    S1:E24

    The last battle between the Kouga and Iga, determining who will inherit the title of Shogun. Oboro and Gennosuke face each other for the last time.

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  2. 8.2/10(66 votes)

    #2 - Farewell

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    S1:E9

    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.

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    Director:N/A
  3. 8.0/10(56 votes)

    #3 - Emancipation

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    S1:E23

    With Tenzen defeated, Gennosuke carries Kagero away. However wanting to be with him she tries to kill him with her poisonous breath. Oboro's eyes are finally open.

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  4. 7.9/10(55 votes)

    #4 - River of Mercy

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    S1:E20

    Akeginu vows revenge on Kagero after Tenzen reveals that Koshiro was killed by Kagero's breath.

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    Director:Yuu Nobuta
    Writer:Mari Okada
  5. 7.8/10(62 votes)

    #5 - Cage of Blood

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    S1:E8

    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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  6. 7.8/10(58 votes)

    #6 - Fallen Flower

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    S1:E14

    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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    Writer:Mari Okada
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  8. 7.8/10(56 votes)

    #7 - The Haunted

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    S1:E22

    Oboro issues out a challenge to draw Gennosuke out from hiding. Meanwhile, with Kagero captive Tenzen tortures her with needles. Gennosuke finally arrives.

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  9. 7.7/10(89 votes)

    #8 - Destiny

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    S1:E1

    With Lord Ieyasu calling Ogen and Danjo - leaders of the Iga and Kouga ninja clan, to demonstrate each elite ninja own abilities. Impressed, Ieyasu declares the battle against the clans to determine the next Shogun.

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  10. 7.7/10(57 votes)

    #9 - With All Her Heart

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    S1:E21

    Kagero sets out to kill Oboro, after telling Gennosuke that she killed her wanting gratitude. She however gets caught in a trap caused by Tenzen.

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  11. 7.6/10(62 votes)

    #10 - Longing in the Rain

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    S1:E6

    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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  12. 7.6/10(63 votes)

    #11 - The Bloodsucking Seductress

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    S1:E7

    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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    Director:N/A
  13. 7.6/10(59 votes)

    #12 - On Their Own

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    S1:E11

    Gennosuke returns the scroll to the Iga and issues a challenge that if they attack the Kouga village they will annihilated. The people left can travel to Sunpu and join them. Tenzen accepts the challenge

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  14. 7.6/10(56 votes)

    #13 - Wandering Hearts

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    S1:E17

    As the Kogas continue their journey to Sunpu, Oboro's hawk flies by carrying a scroll. While two ninjas pursue the hawk, Tenzen makes his move only to find something he did not expect.

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  15. 7.5/10(69 votes)

    #14 - The Onslaught of War

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    S1:E3

    The Iga clan sets out to hunt down and kill Kazamachi, who has the second scroll. With Tenzen leading, some members of the Iga clan plan to make sure no news of the start of war spreads to the Kouga.

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    Director:Ice Mugino
    Writer:Mari Okada
  16. 7.5/10(67 votes)

    #15 - The Horned Owl

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    S1:E4

    Thinking peace will soon come, Gennosuke and Udono celebrate with Oboro and the Igas. However the Iga clan plans to assassinate Gennosuke and Udono during the feast.

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  17. 7.5/10(64 votes)

    #16 - The Surprise Attack

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    S1:E5

    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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  18. 7.5/10(57 votes)

    #17 - A Dawn Without Light

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    S1:E18

    As Hyoma and Koshiro battle, it is revealed that Hyoma was Gennosuke's mentor teaching him how to use his ability.

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  19. 7.4/10(58 votes)

    #18 - Remembrance

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    S1:E12

    After blinding Gennosuke, Saemon chases after Hotarubi who misleads him by making him follow her butterflies. A battle disrupts between the two.

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  20. 7.4/10(57 votes)

    #19 - First Impressions

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    S1:E16

    At a lighter time before the disintegration of the no-hostlities pact, talk of an arranged marriage stirred the clans, but could one marry a spouse that they have known to be their enemy?

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  21. 7.4/10(56 votes)

    #20 - Conspiracy

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    S1:E19

    Oboro and Akeginu discovers the lifeless bodies of Hyoma and Koshiro. Thinking that Koshiro was killed by Hyoma, Akeginu repeatedly stabs the already dead body of Hyoma.

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  22. 7.3/10(74 votes)

    #21 - Last Rendezvous

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    S1:E2

    After the death of both Ogen and Danjo, not knowing they died, Gennosuke and Oboro are planning their wedding that could unite and bring peae to the clans. However, the Iga clan looks forward to the war against the Kouga clan after getting a scroll.

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  23. 7.3/10(58 votes)

    #22 - A Swarm of Butterflies

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    S1:E13

    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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  24. 7.3/10(58 votes)

    #23 - Reckoning

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    S1:E15

    Still on the sea, Gyobu uses his art to move around freely to take care of the remaining Iga, but Tenzen proves to be a toilsome foe to kill.

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  25. 6.4/10(59 votes)

    #24 - Divine Mandate

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    S1:E10

    Two woman who hate each other and a little boy could possibly be linked to why the Iga and Kouga hate each other this moment..

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  26. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #25 - The Cherry Blossoms Have Fallen

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    S2:E1

    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...

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    Director:N/A
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Best Episodes Summary

"Requiem" is the best rated episode of "Basilisk". It scored 8.4/10 based on 74 votes. Directed by Fuminori Kizaki and written by Yasuyuki Muto, it aired on 9/20/2005. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Farewell".