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The Best Episodes of Basilisk Season 1

Every episode of Basilisk Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Basilisk Season 1!

The Best Episodes of Basilisk Season 1

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...
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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Basilisk Season 1 Episode 1 - Destiny
    7.6/10(95 votes)

    #1 - Destiny

    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.

    Director:Fuminori Kizaki
    Writer:Yasuyuki Muto

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  2. Basilisk Season 1 Episode 2 - Last Rendezvous
    7.3/10(79 votes)

    #2 - Last Rendezvous

    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.

    Director:Yukio Nishimoto
    Writer:Yasuyuki Muto

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  3. Basilisk Season 1 Episode 3 - The Onslaught of War
    7.5/10(74 votes)

    #3 - The Onslaught of War

    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.

    Director:Ice Mugino
    Writer:Mari Okada

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  4. Basilisk Season 1 Episode 4 - The Horned Owl
    7.5/10(71 votes)

    #4 - The Horned Owl

    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.

    Director:Hiroyuki Kambe
    Writer:Yasuyuki Muto

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  5. Basilisk Season 1 Episode 5 - The Surprise Attack
    7.5/10(68 votes)

    #5 - The Surprise Attack

    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.

    Director:Futoshi Higashide
    Writer:Yasuyuki Muto

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  6. Basilisk Season 1 Episode 6 - Longing in the Rain
    7.5/10(66 votes)

    #6 - Longing in the Rain

    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.

    Director:Daisuke Tsukushi
    Writer:Mari Okada

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  7. Basilisk Season 1 Episode 7 - The Bloodsucking Seductress
    7.6/10(67 votes)

    #7 - The Bloodsucking Seductress

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Yasuyuki Muto

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  8. Basilisk Season 1 Episode 8 - Cage of Blood
    7.8/10(66 votes)

    #8 - Cage of Blood

    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.

    Director:Kazuo Sakai
    Writer:Yasunori Yamada

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  9. Basilisk Season 1 Episode 9 - Farewell
    8.2/10(70 votes)

    #9 - Farewell

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Yasuyuki Muto

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  10. Basilisk Season 1 Episode 10 - Divine Mandate
    6.2/10(64 votes)

    #10 - Divine Mandate

    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..

    Director:Yukio Nishimoto
    Writer:Yasuyuki Muto

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  11. Basilisk Season 1 Episode 11 - On Their Own
    7.7/10(63 votes)

    #11 - On Their Own

    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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Yasuyuki Muto

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  12. Basilisk Season 1 Episode 12 - Remembrance
    7.4/10(62 votes)

    #12 - Remembrance

    S1:E12

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

    Director:Hazuki Mizumoto
    Writer:Mari Okada

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  13. Basilisk Season 1 Episode 13 - A Swarm of Butterflies
    7.3/10(62 votes)

    #13 - A Swarm of Butterflies

    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.

    Director:Shigeki Awai
    Writer:Yasunori Yamada

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  14. Basilisk Season 1 Episode 14 - Fallen Flower
    7.8/10(62 votes)

    #14 - Fallen Flower

    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.

    Director:Yasuhiro Geshi
    Writer:Mari Okada

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  15. Basilisk Season 1 Episode 15 - Reckoning
    7.3/10(62 votes)

    #15 - Reckoning

    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.

    Director:Hiroyuki Kambe
    Writer:Yasunori Yamada

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  16. Basilisk Season 1 Episode 16 - First Impressions
    7.4/10(61 votes)

    #16 - First Impressions

    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?

    Director:Shinji Ishihira
    Writer:Mari Okada

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  17. Basilisk Season 1 Episode 17 - Wandering Hearts
    7.6/10(60 votes)

    #17 - Wandering Hearts

    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.

    Director:Yasuhiro Geshi
    Writer:Yasuyuki Muto

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  18. Basilisk Season 1 Episode 18 - A Dawn Without Light
    7.6/10(61 votes)

    #18 - A Dawn Without Light

    S1:E18

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

    Director:Hirokazu Yamada
    Writer:Yasunori Yamada

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  19. Basilisk Season 1 Episode 19 - Conspiracy
    7.4/10(60 votes)

    #19 - Conspiracy

    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.

    Director:Shin Matsuo
    Writer:Yasunori Yamada

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  20. Basilisk Season 1 Episode 20 - River of Mercy
    7.9/10(59 votes)

    #20 - River of Mercy

    S1:E20

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

    Director:Yuu Nobuta
    Writer:Mari Okada

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  21. Basilisk Season 1 Episode 21 - With All Her Heart
    7.7/10(61 votes)

    #21 - With All Her Heart

    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.

    Director:Yukio Nishimoto
    Writer:Yasuyuki Muto

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  22. Basilisk Season 1 Episode 22 - The Haunted
    7.8/10(60 votes)

    #22 - The Haunted

    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.

    Director:Yoshiyuki Asai
    Writer:Yasuyuki Muto

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  23. Basilisk Season 1 Episode 23 - Emancipation
    8.0/10(60 votes)

    #23 - Emancipation

    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.

    Director:Fuminori Kizaki
    Writer:Yasuyuki Muto

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  24. Basilisk Season 1 Episode 24 - Requiem
    8.4/10(78 votes)

    #24 - Requiem

    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.

    Director:Fuminori Kizaki
    Writer:Yasuyuki Muto

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Destiny" is the best rated episode of "Basilisk" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 95 votes. Directed by Fuminori Kizaki and written by Yasuyuki Muto, it aired on 4/12/2005. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Last Rendezvous".