Adventures of Zatoichi
1964, Japanese. Directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda.
Blind swordsman/masseuse Zatoichi befriends a young woman looking for her father, a village leader who has disappeared. As he helps her investigate the disappearance, Zatoichi also becomes involved with another young woman who is trying to help her brother, who has murdered someone at about the same time and place as the missing man was last seen.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 52 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Adventures of Zatoichi
Adventures of Zatoichi is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman: watch order
Cast & crew
- Kimiyoshi YasudaDirector
- Shintarō KatsuZatoichi
- Miwa TakadaSaki
- Eiko TakiOsen
- Kichijirō UedaBoss Jinbei
- Daimaru NakataZany Entertainer
- Mikijiro HiraGounosuke
- Gen KimuraYakuza dice thrower
- Akitake KōnoIntendant Gorota Kajima
- Kōichi MizuharaKamazo
- Ikuko MōriHanokama
- Racket NakataZany Entertainer
- Teruko ŌmiDaruma maker's wife
Details
- Released
- 30 December 1964
- Original title
- 座頭市関所破り
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Shozaburo Asai
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Watch before Adventures of Zatoichi
In release order. The films it follows, and anything it builds on.
The Tale of Zatoichi
1962 · 7.3/10
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The Tale of Zatoichi Continues
1962 · 7.1/10
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New Tale of Zatoichi
1963 · 7.0/10
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Zatoichi the Fugitive
1963 · 6.9/10
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Zatoichi on the Road
1963 · 6.9/10
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Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold
1964 · 6.9/10
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Zatoichi's Flashing Sword
1964 · 6.9/10
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Fight, Zatoichi, Fight
1964 · 6.8/10
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After Adventures of Zatoichi
What comes next in the series.
Zatoichi's Revenge
1965 · 6.6/10
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Zatoichi and the Doomed Man
1965 · 6.8/10
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Zatoichi and the Chess Expert
1965 · 6.7/10
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Zatoichi's Vengeance
1966 · 6.9/10
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Zatoichi's Pilgrimage
1966 · 7.1/10
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Zatoichi's Cane Sword
1967 · 7.3/10
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If you liked Adventures of Zatoichi
Zatoichi's Revenge
1965 · 6.6/10
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Zatoichi and the Chess Expert
1965 · 6.7/10
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Zatoichi at Large
1972 · 6.6/10
NewSame series: Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman
Zatoichi the Fugitive
1963 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickSame series: Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman
Zatoichi Challenged
1967 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeSame series: Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman
Zatoichi's Vengeance
1966 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickSame series: Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman
Zatoichi's Flashing Sword
1964 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickSame series: Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman
Zatoichi's Pilgrimage
1966 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeSame series: Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman
Zatoichi's Cane Sword
1967 · 7.3/10
Worth the HypeSame series: Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman
Zatoichi the Outlaw
1967 · 6.7/10
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Adventures of Zatoichi: quick answers
What should I watch before Adventures of Zatoichi?
Watch Zatoichi on the Road (1963), Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold (1964), Zatoichi's Flashing Sword (1964), and Fight, Zatoichi, Fight (1964) first, plus 4 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Adventures of Zatoichi?
Next in the series: Zatoichi's Revenge (1965), Zatoichi and the Doomed Man (1965), and Zatoichi and the Chess Expert (1965).
Is Adventures of Zatoichi worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 52 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Adventures of Zatoichi?
Adventures of Zatoichi runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does Adventures of Zatoichi have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Adventures of Zatoichi. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Adventures of Zatoichi parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Adventures of Zatoichi yet.
Which OTT platform is Adventures of Zatoichi on?
Adventures of Zatoichi is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Adventures of Zatoichi?
If you liked Adventures of Zatoichi, try Zatoichi's Revenge, Zatoichi and the Chess Expert, Zatoichi at Large.
Who directed Adventures of Zatoichi?
Adventures of Zatoichi (1964) was directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda and stars Shintarō Katsu, Miwa Takada, Eiko Taki.