Legend of Basara
LEGEND OF BASARA
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In a small village, twins are born: a boy, Tatara, and a girl, Sarasa. The prophet Nagi declares that Tatara is the chosen one who will free Japan from the tyrannical rule of the King and his four sons. But when the ruthless Red King slays Tatara, Sarasa must take on her brother's name and responsibilities and embark on a quest to free Japan and deliver vengeance to the Red King.
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Season 1
Son of Destiny
It's the 21st century and Japan is ruled by a tyrant right after a massive holocaust. A wise seer named Nagi predict that a savior is born within a small, remote village called Byakko Village. Fast-forwarded it to a few years and Tatara, also known as the Child of Destiny (the said savior) has already grown up to be a teenager, along with his twin sister named Sarasa. Their peaceful lives were shattered when the ruthless Red King's army marched into the village and killed Tatara. Determined to help her village people and avenge her family's death, Sarasa took on Tatara's identity before leading her villagers to safety.
The Destined Enemy - The Red King
With the help of Ageha, Sarasa set out to proclaim her brother's sword which had been stolen by the Red King's Army and injured herself in the process. While bathing in a nearby hot spring, she met a mysterious guy named Shuri, who's instantly attracted to her. Unknown to her, Shuri is actually the Red King himself as well as vice versa
Raid
Determined to release her people, Sarasa hastily plans to rescue them, despite Ageha's protest. On the way, she bumps onto Shuri again, where he'd given her a small pouch as a gift. Unfortunately, her plans backfired and had caused the death of her Grandpa and Yunoka, which devastated her greatly. Remembering her Grandpa's advice the night before, Sarasa sets out to find the ‘divine swords' alone. In order to get to Kyushu, Sarasa traveled with a group of performing gypsies, where she again met up with Ageha. While walking in town, Sarasa also encountered Shidou.
The Suffering in the Dark
Ageha suggest to Sarasa the only possible way to Kyushu at that moment; through a secret tunnel. While they were discussing this, Sabo overheards Ageha refers to Sarasa as Tatara and boasted that he knew Tatara in town. That sends the Red Army into Madame Butterfly's camp, where they demand them to hand Tatara over to them until Shidou steps in and stopped them. While Ageha was busy performing on stage, he told Sarasa to leave and with a little help from Madame Butterfly, Sarasa set out to the tunnel. Realizing that something's up, Shidou captured Ageha for questioning.
Shuri's Losen
Once inside the maze tunnel, Sarasa had to face many obstacles and found an old man trapped there for so long. Leaving an eagled embedded ring to be given to his surviving family in Kyushu, he quickly died as Sarasa journeys on to Kyushu. Arriving at the city via the sea, Sasara found a guy named Hayato who's masquerading as Tatara. Elsewhere, Shuri is planning to build a sewage system which will benefit his people. While planning it, Shuri realizes that Tatara may be heading to Kyushu through the ancient underground tunnel and ordered Shidou to act fast.
Flames of the Red Lotus
Wanting to help his bedridden mother, Hayato led the so-called supporters of Tatara into the gates of Shidou's castle despite Sarasa's warnings. They were instantly trapped by Shidou's men and was about to be massacred when Sarasa broke into the castle and saved Hayato. He then decided to follow Sarasa on her quest after his mother's death. While bathing at a nearby spring, Sarasa again met up with Shuri. They shared a moment together as Shuri was attack by an unknown assailant and Sarasa was by his side, nursing him back to health. Meanwhile, Shidou decided to postpone his marriage to Lady Shenju to prepare himself for war. Seeing Shenju's visible worries, Shidou eventually married her in a private ceremony.
The Dance of Death
Before leaving, Shuri gave Sarasa a red bird and a silent whistle as their way of communicating in the future. On their way to find the Suzaku sword, Sarasa and Hayato were captured by pirates who'd been hiding in an ‘invisible port'. The pirates were led by a woman named Chacha, who loves to do the ‘dance of death' along with her loyal assistant Saki. Back at Shidou's mansion, he revealed a bit of Shuri's past, which includes him being seen as a potential threat to his father's rule.
Another Apprehension
In order to have Chacha and her crew on her side, Sarasa propose to do the ‘dance of death' with Chacha which she eventually won. The pirates enemy's ship called the Boat of Koshou found the ‘invisible port' just as the duel ended and told them to hand Tatara over. On land, the Red elite army called the Red Lei Shin (led by Shidou) is approaching fast to the port while the Red Navy is also surrounding the port via the sea. Pondering on their next move, Ageha sends his owl to literary tell them about the cannons on board the Koshou's ‘main ship' that can be used to attack the Red Navy.
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About Legend of Basara
In a small village, twins are born: a boy, Tatara, and a girl, Sarasa. The prophet Nagi declares that Tatara is the chosen one who will free Japan from the tyrannical rule of the King and his four sons. But when the ruthless Red King slays Tatara, Sarasa must take on her brother's name and responsibilities and embark on a quest to free Japan and deliver vengeance to the Red King. Across 1 season and 13 episodes, originally airing on Sun TV.
Legend of Basara Cast and Characters
The cast features Kaneto Shiozawa, Michiko Neya, Akiko Kimura, Mie Sonozaki, and Akira Ishida. Their performances are a major reason Legend of Basara has built such a passionate audience.
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Legend of Basara flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is action sequences that don't feel cheap. If you enjoy Japanese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Legend of Basara has 13 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Legend of Basara good? What's the rating?
Legend of Basara holds a 6.4/10 rating based on 4 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.
Who is in the cast of Legend of Basara?
The main cast includes Kaneto Shiozawa, Michiko Neya, Akiko Kimura, and Mie Sonozaki, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Legend of Basara available in Japanese?
Yes — Legend of Basara was originally produced in Japanese and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Legend of Basara released?
Legend of Basara first aired in 1998.
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How many seasons and episodes does Legend of Basara have?
Legend of Basara currently has 1 season and a total of 13 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Legend of Basara about?
In a small village, twins are born: a boy, Tatara, and a girl, Sarasa. The prophet Nagi declares that Tatara is the chosen one who will free Japan from the tyrannical rule of the King and his four sons. But when the ruthless Red King slays Tatara, Sarasa must take on her brother's name and responsibilities and embar… It belongs to the Action & Adventure, Animation genres.
In which language is Legend of Basara originally available?
Legend of Basara was originally produced in JA. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original JA audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Legend of Basara first released?
Legend of Basara first premiered on April 3, 1998 (1998). The series has since concluded its run.
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