Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman in order

The colossally popular Zatoichi films make up the longest-running action series in Japanese history and created one of the screen’s great heroes: an itinerant blind masseur who also happens to be a lightning-fast swordsman. As this iconic figure, the charismatic and earthy Shintaro Katsu became an instant superstar, lending a larger-than-life presence to the thrilling adventures of a man who lives staunchly by a code of honor and delivers justice in every town and village he enters. 26 films, 38h 35m in all, in release order.

Frequently asked questions

What order should I watch Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman in?

1. The Tale of Zatoichi (1962), 2. The Tale of Zatoichi Continues (1962), 3. New Tale of Zatoichi (1963), 4. Zatoichi the Fugitive (1963), 5. Zatoichi on the Road (1963), 6. Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold (1964), 7. Zatoichi's Flashing Sword (1964), 8. Fight, Zatoichi, Fight (1964), 9. Adventures of Zatoichi (1964), 10. Zatoichi's Revenge (1965), 11. Zatoichi and the Doomed Man (1965), 12. Zatoichi and the Chess Expert (1965), 13. Zatoichi's Vengeance (1966), 14. Zatoichi's Pilgrimage (1966), 15. Zatoichi's Cane Sword (1967), 16. Zatoichi the Outlaw (1967), 17. Zatoichi Challenged (1967), 18. Zatoichi and the Fugitives (1968), 19. Samaritan Zatoichi (1968), 20. Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo (1970), 21. Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival (1970), 22. Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman (1971), 23. Zatoichi at Large (1972), 24. Zatoichi in Desperation (1972), 25. Zatoichi's Conspiracy (1973), 26. Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally (1989).

How long does it take to watch all of Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman?

About 38h 35m across 26 released films.

Do any Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman films have post-credit scenes?

None are listed on TMDB.