Basilisk (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Series · ★ 7.4
Released in 2005, Basilisk is an animation, action & adventure and drama series.
What it’s about. 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 grandson of Tokugawa Ieyasu will become the next shogun. The deadly competition between 10 elite ninja from each clan unleashes a centuries-old hatred that threatens to destroy all hope for peace between them.
Who’s in it. Basilisk stars Nana Mizuki as Oboro Iga (voice), Risa Hayamizu as Kagerou (voice), Kohsuke Toriumi as Gennosuke Kouga (voice) and Yasushi Miyabayashi as Narrator (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Basilisk has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Basilisk page.
If you liked it. Fans of Basilisk tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Basilisk (2005)?
- In US, Basilisk is available to stream on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Basilisk worth watching?
- Basilisk holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, action & adventure and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Basilisk?
- Basilisk stars Nana Mizuki, Risa Hayamizu, Kohsuke Toriumi, Yasushi Miyabayashi and Show Hayami.
- When was Basilisk released?
- Basilisk was released in 2005.