BASILISK

I've just finished watching Basilisk. It is a very sad ending because all of the characters died! including Gennousuke and Oboro, but I really love the story of this Blood as hell, Ninja fighting with matching hentai flicks on the side kind of anime. You can compare Basilisk to Ninja Scroll but for me Basilisk is the anime to watch because of its story and the ending, I almost cried while watching the last episode huhuhuhu...

Synopsis:

The Koga and Iga were ninja clans that have been fighting for 400 years. Presently, Gennosuke of Koga and Oboro of Iga, have fallen in love and made a promise to end the feud. However, destiny isn't kind..

It was Keicho era 19 (A.D. 1614), 73-year old Ieyasu Tokugawa, shogun of all Japan, considers which of his sons should succeed him: The elder but stupid Takechiyo or the younger but clever Kunichiyo. In order to choose the successor, Ieyasu decided to make the Koga and Iga fight against each other. Both clans would choose the ten best ninjas to fight. If Koga ninja survive, Kunichiyo would succeed as shogun. On the other hand, Takechiyo would became the next shogun if Iga ninja wins..

The Great Hatori Hanzo, whose predecessor initiated the truce between the warring ninja clans, now arbiters the deadly contest. Therefore, unleashes like hungry dogs, hostilities resumed.. Various weapons and techniques, ranging from the exotic to the bizzare are used.

Which side will win, the Koga or the Iga? What will become of the love of Gennosuke and Oboro?