TV-Series
Description
"Legend of Basara" is a 13-episode anime series adapted from Yumi Tamura’s manga of the same name. Set in a post-apocalyptic Japan, the story unfolds in a feudal society where the country is divided into four kingdoms ruled by the Red King, Blue King, Black King, and White King. The Red King, a tyrannical ruler, oppresses the people, leading to widespread suffering and resistance. In a small village, twins Sarasa and Tatara are born under a prophecy that one of them will become the "Child of Destiny" to overthrow the Red King and bring peace.

When Tatara, believed to be the prophesied savior, is killed by the Red King’s forces, Sarasa assumes his identity to lead the rebellion. Disguised as Tatara, Sarasa becomes a symbol of hope, rallying oppressed villagers and forming alliances to challenge the Red King’s regime. Her journey is fraught with danger, as she must navigate political intrigue, betrayal, and personal loss while maintaining her dual identity. Along the way, she encounters key figures such as Shuri, the Red King’s son, who becomes both an adversary and a complex romantic interest.

The narrative explores themes of sacrifice, identity, and the cost of revolution. Sarasa’s struggle to balance her personal desires with her duty to her people drives much of the emotional tension. The series also delves into the motivations of its antagonists, particularly Shuri, whose internal conflict and growing connection to Sarasa add depth to the story. The plot builds toward a climactic confrontation between Sarasa’s rebellion and the Red King’s forces, with the fate of the nation hanging in the balance.

"Legend of Basara" combines political drama, romance, and action, weaving a tale of resilience and the fight for justice in a fractured world. The characters’ development and the intricate relationships between them are central to the narrative, creating a compelling and emotionally charged story.
Information
Legend of Basara
レジェンド オブ バサラ
Basara
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 13
Movie/Episode length: 30 min.
Date: 04/02/1998 – 06/28/1998
Categories
Genre
AdventureDramaRomance
Settings
Fantasy
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1Boy of Destiny
2Arch-enemy! The Red King
3Attack
4Darkness of the Ordeal
5Suzuku's Rashou
6Flame of the Lotus
7Dance of Death
8New Bonds
9The Country's Mahoroba
10Eruption of Sakura Jima
11Trapped
12Light Blue Amid The Blue
13Reuion, and Then...
Cast
Comment(s)
Staff
  • Series Director
    Noburu Takamoto
  • Series Composition
    Takao Koyama
  • Storyboard
    Yoshiaki Iwasaki
    Akio Sakai
    Kiyotoshi Sasano
    Norio Kashima
    Kazuhito Kikuchi
    Yūzō Satō
    Yasuhiro Geshi
    Harumi Tamano
    Norihiro Takamoto
  • Music
    Fumitaka Anzai
    Toshiyuki Omori
  • Character Design
    Keizō Shimizu
  • Animation Director
    Hiromi Maezawa
    Aki Tsunaki
    Masao Nakata
    Junko Matsushita
    Chikako Oka
    Hideaki Matsuoka
    Mitsuo Tano
    Daiji Suzuki
  • Director of Photography
    Hisao Ishii
  • Director
    Norihiro Takamoto
  • Script
    Takao Koyama
    Masashi Kubota
    Yoshimichi Hosoi
  • Episode Director
    Yoshiaki Iwasaki
    Akio Sakai
    Kiyotoshi Sasano
    Katsumi Ono
    Yasuhiro Geshi
    Harumi Tamano
    Setsuo Takase
    Yorimichi Nakano
    Norihiro Takamoto
    Katsuki Ono
  • Original creator
  • Art Director
    Shichirō Kobayashi
  • Sound Director
    Tsuyoshi Takahashi
  • Producer
    Takao Asaga
    Takashi Terasaki
Production
  • Production
    Yumeta Company
    KSS
    J.C.F.
    IMAGINE
  • Animation Production
    KSS