Basilisk has arrived on both Crunchyroll and Hulu, offering the complete 24-episode saga with both English dub and subtitle options. Produced by Studio Gonzo during their mid-2000s peak, the series adapts the classic Kouga Ninpouchou manga into a visceral, high-stakes tragedy that leans heavily into body horror and historical martial arts.
Set in feudal Japan, the story follows the star-crossed heirs of the rival Iga and Kouga ninja clans, whose attempt at peace is shattered by a Tokugawa-mandated death match. Unlike typical shonen ninja fare, Basilisk features an adult cast with bizarre, lethal supernatural abilities, making every confrontation a high-stakes gamble where character deaths are both frequent and permanent. It remains a definitive entry in the seinen genre for its uncompromising tone and stylistic action.
