The 2005 action series Basilisk: The Kouga Ninja Scrolls is now available to stream on both Hulu and Crunchyroll, featuring English dub and subtitle options. Produced by Studio Gonzo, the anime adapts Masaki Segawa's manga, which itself is inspired by the classic novel The Deciphering of Japanese Ninja Scrolls.
The story centers on a forbidden romance between Gennosuke Kouga and Oboro Iga, heirs of rival ninja clans locked in a centuries-old feud. Their union is meant to bring peace, but their hopes are shattered as the clans are manipulated into a deadly battle royale, forcing them to fight for their respective families.
With a MAL score of 7.53 based on over 82,000 voters, Basilisk is known for its intense martial arts action, bloody duels, and tragic romance. The complete 24-episode series offers a self-contained narrative, making it a viable binge for fans of historical ninja action.
