Pilot episodes are important because they're like a preview of what the rest of the show has to offer. Some people may be so unimpressed with the first episode they might not even give the series a second chance! Despite that, animes are often notorious for slow starts. Not Basilisk, it opened up flooring the foot on the pedal, and never stopped there. It was so fast paced sprinkled with beautiful action, yet despite its pace, the story was easy to follow. We're thrusted into a typical Japanese warring states period setting; two clans are in a long war, and each is represented by the next potential Shogun; whoever wins between the two clans will determine the shogun.
The main story is established, the second half of the episode doesn't waste time to throw in some history. Two members of the clan are stuck in a Romeo and Juliet type of situation; lovers of opposing clans. Although the pacing was just too fast for us to stop and appreciate the romance and tragedy involved, the concept of it all was dramatic enough. We see first hand how these two lovers are forcibly separated, and then by the episodes end, they end up killing each other. It's like a poem in motion. If the pilot is a preview of things to come, hopefully there's more episodes like these in the future.moreless
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.
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 Kousuke Toriumi |
Gennosuke Kouga [J] |
Laura Bailey |
Oboro Iga [E] |
Nana Mizuki |
Oboro Iga [J] |
Troy Baker |
Gennosuke Kouga [E] |
Juli Erickson |
Ogen Iga [E] |
Guest Star |
Grant James |
Danjo Kouga [E] |
Guest Star |
Jamie Marchi |
Young Ogen [E] |
Guest Star |
Justin Cook |
Yashamaru [E] |
Recurring Role |
Bill Jenkins |
Narrator [E] |
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John Burgmeier |
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Oboro: Will it really come to pass?
Gennosuke: Of course it will.
Oboro: Will there be peace? In our life time will there be peace between us?
Gennosuke: Never give into your fears or doubts. You and I have to be strong, we have to keep talking to our families. We'll get through and peace will come I promise, but we have to know this in our hearts.
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This episode is based on the events in chapter 1 from volume 1 of the manga.
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Razer Episode Airdate: July 6, 2006
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Original Episode Airdate: April 12, 2005
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Original Episode Title: My Beloved, Prepare to Die
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Requiem
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Aired 6/15/07 (25:00)
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Emancipation
S 1 : Ep 23
Aired 6/8/07 (25:00)
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Requiem
Ep 23
Emancipation
Ep 22
The Haunted
Ep 21
With All Her Heart
Ep 20
River of Mercy
Ep 19
Conspiracy
Ep 18
A Dawn Without Light
Ep 17
Wandering Hearts
Ep 16
First Impressions
Ep 15
Reckoning
Ep 14
Fallen Flower
Ep 13
A Swarm of Butterflies
Ep 12
Remembrance
Ep 11
On Their Own
Ep 10
Divine Mandate
Ep 9
Farewell
Ep 8
Cage of Blood
Ep 7
Blood Sucking Seductress
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Longing in the Rain
Ep 5
The Surprise Attack
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The Horned Owl
Ep 3
The Onslaught of War
Ep 2
Last Rendezvous
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Destiny
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