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Basilisk 5. Original Story by Futaro Yamada (Basilisk #5)
THE FINAL SHOWDOWN
With only three ninja remaining on each side, the battle between the Iga and the Kouga clans is nearing its bloody end. Believing he has slain Yakushiji Tenzen, shape-shifter Saemon Kisaragi morphs into Tenzen’s body and infiltrates Iga territory. But what Saemon doesn’t know is that Tnezen is an immortal ninja, and that he has his own plan to dispose of ...more
With only three ninja remaining on each side, the battle between the Iga and the Kouga clans is nearing its bloody end. Believing he has slain Yakushiji Tenzen, shape-shifter Saemon Kisaragi morphs into Tenzen’s body and infiltrates Iga territory. But what Saemon doesn’t know is that Tnezen is an immortal ninja, and that he has his own plan to dispose of ...more
Paperback, 288 pages
Published
June 1st 2007
by Tanoshimi
(first published May 29th 2007)
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Wow. This great series comes to an end. I won't spoil much, but I will say that it ends like a classic Greek tragedy (if you know that genre, then you know what happens). The fight comes down to the last three ninja for each clan, but one of the sides has someone interfering. The action moves very fast; pace is quick, and I read this pretty much in one evening. Then it comes down to the final showdown, which in a way can be a bit reminiscent of other classic showdowns (think for instance, the ce...more
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It has its issues such as a few plot contrivances and a pacing that (ironically) might have been TOO fast; but all in all I found this to be a compelling and beautifully drawn series that kept me hooked from start to finish. Recommended to all those who want a manga that does things differently, and does it well.
So, this marks my first attempt to complete a manga. I don't regret it, but I must say that even though the series as a whole was ok, I can't say it I will be able to take something from it, no memorable scenes, artwork or quotes. Nothing. Just a way to pass Sunday afternoon, nothing more.
A Japanese, Ninja, Romeo and Juliet type story. Very good and trajic
this manga was the best book i ever read
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