I for one, however, am disappointed with the missed opportunity here.If you are in the 18+ age group, finding an anime show that doesn't revolve around high school or the trials of adolescence can be remarkably difficult. For anyone still on the fence, Basilisk is fun to watch so long as you have set expectations accordingly.
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If you’re already invested in this series then this review probably won’t put you off - volumes 3 and 4 are very much at the same level so you’ll know what to expect. I think Gonzo might have taken Basilisk past the point of no return to stand any chance of elevating this to something more than mindless entertainment, sprinkled with fan service.
Koshirou on the other hand stands out as one of the more three dimensional characters in the series, which is quite a surprise given his first impressions from the first two volumes. It’s just unfortunate that his character is so laughably clichéd. That’s not to say that none of the characters exhibit emotion Tenzen, the series’ main villain, is a real hateful bastard and you’ll have no problem hoping that his comeuppance is nothing short of divine retribution. But I can’t help feeling that a better use of the characters screen-time and omitting the odd bit of superfluous fan service would probably have gone some way towards helping. Given the nature of the plot and its high body count, it was always going to be difficult to make this series with enduring, attachable characters. The end result just feels too much like “Oh, we better throw in some character flashbacks about now”. We do get to see some of the history behind some of the characters and what drives their hatred (and love) for each other, but it all feels a bit too contrived to really hold any water. This could be forgiven if the story was good and the characters were likable but these aspects are still lacking even after sixteen episodes. Gonzo are aiming this series at quite a predictable demographic of the anime community one who a) likes action above all else and b) likes their female characters to have breasts the size of planets and engage in a bit of fan service on the side. Before leaving, Gennosuke lays down a challenge to the Iga to follow them and in doing so, has thrown down the gauntlet for both clans to come to a final, bloody confrontation before the victor is able to present Tokugawa Ieyasu with their completed scroll. Volumes 3 and 4 sees Gennosuke, now fully aware that the anti-war pact has been rescinded, setting off with his clan to confront the retired Shogun on his motives. Whichever side you’re on, there’s no denying that Basilisk is entertaining on some level the action is cool and the animation is smooth, but if you’re like me, you’ll be disappointed at the lack of layers this show has to offer.
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If you’ve been following this series so far, you’ll either be enjoying it for the mindless entertainment that it is or cursing the TV for all the missed opportunities.
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