Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival
1970, Japanese. Directed by Kenji Misumi.
The blind masseuse is targeted by the leader of a powerful yakuza group while also fending off a jealous husband bent on revenge. Zatoichi tours Edo's underground via a rousing onsen fight scene, gambling houses and the gender-bending character of Umeji, before a final, flame-filled conflagration.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 48 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival
Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman: watch order
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 12 August 1970
- Original title
- 座頭市あばれ火祭り
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yamada Takayuki, Shintarō Katsu
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Zatoichi's Pilgrimage
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Zatoichi's Cane Sword
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Zatoichi the Outlaw
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Zatoichi Challenged
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Zatoichi and the Fugitives
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Samaritan Zatoichi
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Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo
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What comes next in the series.
Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman
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Zatoichi at Large
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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's Pilgrimage
1966 · 7.1/10
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Zatoichi's Flashing Sword
1964 · 6.9/10
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Zatoichi and the Chess Expert
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Zatoichi's Cane Sword
1967 · 7.3/10
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Zatoichi's Revenge
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Adventures of Zatoichi
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Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival: quick answers
What should I watch before Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival?
Watch Zatoichi Challenged (1967), Zatoichi and the Fugitives (1968), Samaritan Zatoichi (1968), and Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo (1970) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival?
Next in the series: Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman (1971), Zatoichi at Large (1972), and Zatoichi in Desperation (1972).
Is Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 48 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival?
Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival yet.
Which OTT platform is Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival on?
Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival?
If you liked Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival, try Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman, Zatoichi's Pilgrimage, Zatoichi's Flashing Sword.
Who directed Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival?
Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival (1970) was directed by Kenji Misumi and stars Shintarō Katsu, Tatsuya Nakadai, Reiko Ōhara.