Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo
1970, Japanese. Directed by Kihachi Okamoto.
Zatoichi treks to a village that has always been a favorite spot of his, only to discover that it’s become a living hell, plagued by feuding father and son yakuza as well as the younger crime boss’s bodyguard, scruffy, smart-mouthed, cash-hungry Yojimbo of legend.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 85 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo
Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman: watch order
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 15 January 1970
- Original title
- 座頭市と用心棒
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Kihachi Okamoto, Tetsurō Yoshida
- Budget
- $116
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Zatoichi's Revenge
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Zatoichi's Pilgrimage
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Zatoichi the Outlaw
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Zatoichi Challenged
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Zatoichi and the Fugitives
1968 · 7.0/10
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Samaritan Zatoichi
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Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival
1970 · 6.8/10
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Zatoichi in Desperation
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Zatoichi's Conspiracy
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Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally
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Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo: quick answers
What should I watch before Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo?
Watch Zatoichi the Outlaw (1967), Zatoichi Challenged (1967), Zatoichi and the Fugitives (1968), and Samaritan Zatoichi (1968) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo?
Next in the series: Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival (1970), Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman (1971), and Zatoichi at Large (1972).
Is Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 85 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo?
Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Does Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo yet.
Which OTT platform is Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo on?
Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo?
If you liked Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo, try Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally, Zatoichi, The Tale of Zatoichi Continues.
Who directed Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo?
Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo (1970) was directed by Kihachi Okamoto and stars Shintarō Katsu, Toshirō Mifune, Ayako Wakao.