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| no matter how many times i watch the series i always end up crying at the last episode. i will remember both of u gennosuke & oboro forever .. thats the least thing i could do for giving us such a great series |
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| At first, the cliched storyline with the ultra obvious foreshadowing in the first episode and the one trick pony ninjas, kept me from fully getting into it but eventually it actually started grabbing my attention. Some died way too fast (Okoi), some just died way too slow (Slime guy). It reminds me of some hardcore live action medieval japan drama rather than some super ninjas series. Love it though, most of the characters were fleshed out, it wasn't just infinite shurikens and lots of talking fighting, and it wasn't a purely wrong or right story. |
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| I had the feeling everyone will die in the end. Well, the whole show was brutal and bloody so it's nothing to be surprised about. In general the show was good, I enjoyed the huge amount of fights, it was a great watch. |
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ownosourus said: I had the feeling everyone will die in the end. Well, the whole show was brutal and bloody so it's nothing to be surprised about. In general the show was good, I enjoyed the huge amount of fights, it was a great watch. woah, i think last show I watched I commented on the episode discussions recently after you.. Im trying to think of what it was though. anyways, IMO I didnt like the ending too much. Over all, it was a fitting end to the anime. But I just didnt enjoy the ending too much. Like someone said, they could've died in a more fitting or robust way. OR, they couldve tried staying alive haha. Overall, I enjoyed this anime. The action was great and it was just what I was looking for. Something bloody and a lot of fights. I felt they enphasized on character building too late though, like in the beginning it was mostly fighting and they tried to get us to bond with the characters in a backwards sense, almost trying to make us feel bad for most of them after they were already dead. Like they kinda went the sad/drama route a little late after it seemed like they werent going to so much. Normally, the beginning episodes are the boring ones that make us feel bad or relate to the characters later in the show when things go crazy. I feel it was a little backwards in this sense. Not completely, but still. A good watch regardless |
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| Hey guys, if you think the ending or the whole anime or I don't know what looked like Romeo & Juliet, consider something being in Oboro and Gennosuke's shoes. Everyone who helped them, their comrades, were willing to kill themselves for them. They all together started something, even if it was unfair. Even if they didn't know the reason why they had to kill each other, they started it. How could Oboro and Gennosuke abandon this thought while everyone was killed for their sake? It was predictable yes, but it still was beautiful. It was predictable, but I stsill cried a Hell lot. Predictable or not, they were both very conscious people and couldn't let their people's lives and deaths go to waste. I personally admire them for that. |
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| I hate sad endings like this but I can't really complain since I saw it coming. |
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| it would be sad ending if Gennosuke lived by himself, but as he killed himself, actually their wish came true. to be as one. so their souls ended together as they died. i cried, it's very emotional, their love... but actually i find it as happy ending. this one's masterpiece for me!! everything about it is just wow!! and that opening with Onmyouza... <3 |
sorashikaJul 7, 2013 9:46 AM
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| Meh, I didn't like the ending. Even if it's a good way to end the story I still didn't like it. It was so irresponsible of Gennosuke to suicide and leave his clan in the lurch.. Hattori Hanzou's son is truly a laudable guy. 1. Characters. +1. There were some respectable and cool characters, I guess. My favorite was Saemon. 2. Atmosphere. +1. Atmosphere was of top quality at all the time. It was unpleasant at the same time, but that was the point of the story, I guess. 3. OST. +1. Yeah, the anime had good OP and EDs and some other good tracks, I guess. 4. Animation. +1. It's a great for the time it comes from. I like it even nowadays to be honest. 5. Background story. Was there even a background story? I guess so. Still, it's not something worth praising. 6. Storyline. +1. The story was really consistent and interesting. 7. Ending. Meh, I predicted it years before I started watching the anime. Also it was illogical. 8. Drama. +1. Well, the drama was in high amounts at all the time, I guess. It was very decent as well. 9. Overall affect. +1. The anime left me with very important questions and thoughts I've been thinking on throghout the duration of the series. I was following the clans' story with concern until the very last one died. Some deaths even affected me I guess you can say I was caught in the story way deeper than I've anticipated. Overall I love the story and I feel really bad about its' conclusion. |
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| Certainly was a beautiful story that I enjoyed the entire way through. The ending made a lot of sense though in that as long as they both lived hatred would still continue towards each others sides, even as Oboro and Gennosuke showed they had no intent on continuing the bloodshed others fought in name of them regardless thinking it almost a "secret will" they had. Even knowing the truth perhaps they knew no one would trust in them, after all it is easier to go on believing what you know than accept a new truth. Regardless, I loved it and honestly didn't get emotional until this episode. Granted its a shame most deaths in this series seemed a little "who didn't see that coming" |
| The best ending possible. Very bittersweet. I think all the people complaining that they didn't fight the ruling, don't understand that the Shogun's orders were absolute and that disobeying them would mean the certain extermination of both clan's by Hattori Hanzo's men. Oboro's character was irritating at times, but the last couple of chapters she got her act together. It's a shame she didn't stand up to Tenzen before. The only thing about the series I decidedly disliked were the inhuman looking characters. I thinkt hey could have been depicted more realistically and this would have given the series an even better score. having said that, it's a shame that the anime industry produces so few of these seinen kind of shows. |
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| Very decent anime for the second time I have seen it I did notice some things that I did miss the first time I watched it but other then that I was sad that they didnt but did end up together in the end but I mean together Alive I just hope the Japanese dont make a habit of ending anime this way it would always be to depressing then but good well great anime in my opinion but yeah. |
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| Episode itself was boring in the first half but the ending was sad and beautiful. Too bad I spoiled it myself by looking up every character on wiki and accidentaly saw Oboro's 'status' column... 8/10 for series |
AizixApr 25, 2014 11:20 AM
| The people complaining about the ending don't really "get" Basilisk. The entire series has been dark, depressing, corrupt, merciless, and cruel. That is the point of the series: tragedy. Any type of happy ending whatsoever would have ruined it. And, for me personally, the romantic aspect of the tragedy makes it all the more compelling. |
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chthonianghost said: The people complaining about the ending don't really "get" Basilisk. The entire series has been dark, depressing, corrupt, merciless, and cruel. That is the point of the series: tragedy. Any type of happy ending whatsoever would have ruined it. And, for me personally, the romantic aspect of the tragedy makes it all the more compelling. If I were Genousuke... I would totally just plain murder everyone out of revenge. Although I might let the nanny hag live just to make her suffer. Actually, no, he should have just teamed up with Oboro, take down the entire Shogunate and proclaim themselves supreme leaders... not like anyone could have stopped them. |
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| What a typical Japanese novel-like story. (Well, it is based on one as I know, but still...) I 'risked' this anime, hoping that it might has a different kind of ending than the usual and predictable shinjuu pattern. Well, now I feel I wasted another 24 episodes's time of my life. However, the art was ok - except the character design, which is not really for me - and the OSTs are good. Just it is too long, could be made in 13 episodes. |
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| I watched the live action movie, Shinobi: Heart Under Blade or w/e about ten years ago (which sucked balls, especially compared to the anime) so I already knew the ending. But the way the anime depicted it was very beautiful. Great series. 9/10 |
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| Very good series and a most fitting ending. I am glad they opted for such an ending any other thing would've ruined the series. |
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| Can't say I'm surprised it ended that way, considering all of the comparisons to "Romeo and Juliet" I'd read about before watching this, but it was well done in my opinion. I just wish they had had their eyes open at the same time once at the very end :( Depressing, fitting and touching end to the series. Overall, good ending to a good series. The action was really good but some things were confusing, misplaced, or slow in sections, which held it back a little. The music was pretty good, the animation was good, but did look a little dated (can't be helped though) and the characters were for the most part good. Would have liked some of the "humanizing" scenes and flashbacks and episodes to come early on so I actually liked them before they died instead of after. 7/10 for the series. |
jdimaria3May 27, 2015 1:39 PM
| Such a depressing ending, they both died so that others could live in peace. It was a really great series though. |
| truly sad ep,she sacrificed herself ,what a love better than titanic. |
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| A masterpiece right here! Beautiful anime. Loved every second of it! Classic ending. |
| So sad, i almost cried..... |
| That was really sad, a little more push and I would've been crying my eyes out. It's a shame that both sides couldn't talk it out, and the result is as such, a near extinction of both clans. What made the death of both Oboro and Gennosuke so beautiful is the fact that there was a third party who oversees the entire thing. To the outsiders, it may seem that both Kouga and Iga were crazy, slaughtering each others so mercilessly, but Kyohachiro knows, he knows how deep the relationship between Kouga and Iga goes, and it's not just hatred that both Gennosuke and Oboro bore for each other. It adds another layer of emotional impact to their death. Loved it. I wonder though, what did he mean by the roster the late Ieyasu held? Does that imply that Kyohachiro's "dad" is responsible for Ieyasu's death? But why would that matter? It'd be great if someone could clarify it for me. ^-^ Now, the one thing (or 2 actually) that is actually detrimental to the series in my opinion is Tenzen. This guy single handedly ruined the second half of the series for me. The first time he came back to life? Cool. Second time? Ok. Third time? Just die already, wouldn't ya. I would also prefer that the series use less of sexual appeal, either to gain viewers or to seduce the perverts in the show, I just don't prefer those kind of series in general. Some of the perverts in the series really did make me feel somewhat uncomfortable, especially Tenzen's rape attempts. Another thing is that in the second half, there's a noticeable difference from the first half, and that is the forced characterization/backstory on a dying character, Hyoma, Hotarubi, Gyobu for example. I don't necessarily think that those were needed at all. I am not one to buy into last minute attempt at "sob stories". Oh ya, speaking of flashback, there were a few misplaced flashbacks, like the one showing the Iga ninja and the Kouga ninja. It felt like a side story adapted right in the middle of an arc. The actual content was nice though. So to sum it up, imo first half > second half, first half was fast paced and tense, and there were tons of actions; second half was slow in favor of characterization. P.S. The show could've been sadder if they put more focus on the forbidden relationship between Oboro and Gennosuke, like a soap opera would, but I suppose as it is, it has its own charm too. |
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The least thing i can do is to not forget u forever "Gennosuke <3 and <3 Oboro".. :( |
sr467May 4, 2016 2:19 AM
| Gennosuke couldn't bear to kill Oboro, on the otherhand he didn't want her to feel guilty for killing him. So he purposely tried to create as much animosity as possible (generalising her as the enemy, writing her off as threat to kill, showing relief in her supposed demise etc.), leading up to the end of the eventual duel, he may even have purposely organised a pyrrhic victory against Tenzen to make it believable. That is my take on it. So it is a very Romeo and Juliet ending considering all Oboro had to do was kill Gennosuke in self defense, two lives need not perish. What I'm still confused about is how mercilessly Danjou (unmarried) killed Ogen (unmarried), he showed absolutely no intention either of killing himself. That there is the difference between this pair and Gennosuke/Oboro who both had the intention of taking the fall. What I can't understand is what happened to create that difference. |
Cloud_IllusionJul 1, 2016 2:37 AM
| Nothing can happen until you swing the bat. |
| Predictable end, but in no way did it detract from my love for this show. Solid 9/10 now I got to buy this on Blu Ray. |
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| Pretty good overall. I enjoyed the action scenes and liked how brutal this show could be. Kinda reminds of Shigurui. We need more modern shows that show violence to this level. Ending was also somewhat predictable but still pretty solid. |
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| I've got kinda mixed feelings from this ending. Im a bit sad that it ended like this, but it was obvious since the middle I guess. Maybe I shouldnt have binge watched it. |
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| Hands down, the worst anime I've ever seriously watched. I just haven't ever watched a show that was more blatantly terrible. I can't possibly say anything different from what I've wrote before....first show in a incredibly long time i've ever felt strongly enough to comment on so many episode threads, so that's a good thing, I guess. |
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| If you get emotional and take it as you see it as most of the witnesses of the duel have, you would think that both Gennosuke&Oboro died. But if you look carefully at the events you can see that they did not die, at least in the anime. In the manga, I believe they really died. Wiki even says both of them committed suicide. It is very subtle but you can connect the dots yourself. - The immortality of Tenzen is a mystery. Even Ogen noted that it does not seem to be ninjitsu. When Oboro used her piercing eye, It is subtle, but it seems that the immortality of Tenzen transferred to her including the past memory. Notice both the thing inside Tenzen and Oboro cried which proves that the memories have been passed to Oboro. You could see that Oboro could not believe what she saw and became aware that something had happened. Remember Ogen never told her anything and kept quite on what was within Tenzen! She suddenly requested that that she does not want to fight unfairly but what she really want is to create some sort of show to fake their death. I think, this is because she refuse to accept that both clans needs to hate each other eternally as it was revealed to her. - When Oboro pierced herself, Gennosuke did not even used to his power. Oboro made sure that he would not or else she would have chopped off her head, which would be fatal even if you are immortal (remember what Tenzen did when he was controled, It was automatically aimed at his head). Gennosuke need to activate his ninjitsu, it is not set in automatic mode. Oboro was already on the ground when Gennosuke saw her. If he really want to kill himself, he could have done so when he saw Oboro but NO, he make it sure that the duel comes into conclusion so that those people will leave them alone for good. Both clan could not care less about politics as emphasized over and over by some of the characters on both clans. Gennosuke is not even bothered when he learned the truth. Gennosuke however was determined to kill of all Iga including Oboro but when he learned that Oboro blinded herself voluntarily, he had an instant change of heart. Right when he asked her if she had a sword. (Kagerou was a fool though, it was her chance to stay with Gennosuke but she blew it. Gennosuke was willing to stay with her just as she requested her early on and give up on Oboro. For some petty reason that they have nowhere to go but most probably because she knew that she is about to die.) - As for Gennosuke, notice how he tried to end his life (which I doubt), the sword is not even close to his heart, if you look closely. It was even emphasized at the close-up which shows it is near the belly but I doubt he is even pierced due to lack of blood. Also, why do you think he let their bodies get washed out of the water? It is their escape route! As a matter of fact, you can assume the their bodies were not recovered at all nor do you see their grave even at the end. - Also another clue, the sword that they used did not even pierced out of their backs and is obviously emphasized and also notice that there is not much blood either, unlike the other deaths we see. The water did not even have blood on it which is not normal. - The roster is also a clue, it was missing including the hawk. It was hinted that it was above the entrance (inside the box) and with Masahiro shown before it was revealed, it seems that he also know something about the truth that Gennosuke&Oboro did not die so for him it was technically a draw being the referee. In my opinion, this is done to cater both those who love extremely tragic ending as well as those who love impossible happy ending unfold at the very last minute. In this case, you have to really look very closely at the hidden clues. |
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| mannnnnn this show is wack as hell. I was rooting for this series, we were all rooting for this series. |
| If an opponents attack is stare based stop looking them in the eyes! Is what I was yelling throughout this series. I kinda wish they expanded Saemons character and the guilt? regret? he was starting to feel a little more because it seemed like Hotarubi and Akeginu's deaths effected him. I thought it was going to be built up as a story line but it kinda went no where. |
CtrlZEDOct 27, 2017 1:18 PM
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| This was truly an amazing anime, and very underrated. Goes to show once again you can't ever trust MAL-ratings. Basilisk deserves 8.50 at least. I especially appreciated how there was no fully 'good' or 'evil' side in the clans war, and the characters were great! Shame so many great characters had to die... Also, Basilisk is in my top 3 when it comes to soundtracks for anime series. |
| I guess that Igan Ogen (the old woman) tried to inculcate her successor Oboro all the possibilities to be able to fulfill her love relationship with the descendant of Kouga, Gennosuke and thus be able to finish the story that they could never have and to sign the peace between the two clans They ended up like their grandparents :'C  |
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| The ending had R&J vibes. I like the fact that the show didn't involve Deus Ex Machina shit, once you die there's no returning back(Except Tenzen) |
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| Why are people commenting as if the death of Oboro and Gennosuke was the tragedy? The true tragedy was the death of Tenzen in the end, since he was the only interesting character that this anime had, and I was basically just enduring the screen time of the other characters waiting for his scenes during the whole episodes. Though, to be honest, I really can't have any respect for Tenzen, even though he had a godlike voice(Hayami Show) and was basically a vampire who didn't need to drink blood and didn't need to avoid sunlight, he was really a failure almost all the time. Perhaps there's still some excuse for his rape attempts, considering the context, it's still arguable that he genuinely did them just to lure his enemies, that he had more in mind, and wasn't really planning to rape to begin with, but that was still a creepy way to do it, and he can't have my respect for that. Also, all his deaths were all pathetic, and I don't understand how he lost to Kouga in the end even though Kouga was blind. I mean, if I remember correctly he was older than 200, so he had time more than enough to train and have a superhuman strength. It's ridiculous that after all those years he still had the strength of a normal swordsman and even lost to a blind man. I really expected him to somehow revive again in the last episode doing something extraordinary. And I'm still hoping that he will somehow revive and appear in the second season, though chances are really very small for this to happen. And more importantly... why didn't he stop looking at Oboro to easily succeed in his revival!? Did she also have hypnotic powers that forced him to keep looking at her? |
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