Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman

Zatoichi journeys with Osaki, unaware she's the widow of a man he killed. Matahachi seeks revenge but fails. Osaki's hundred ryo attracts trouble.

Mistaken for Zatoichi, masseur Yoshimatsu is murdered, leaving 5 ryo to be given to Okumi. She's part of the Harukaze troupe, facing threats.

Zatoichi encounters Jinko, a palanquin maker, facing monopolistic threats. Genta aims to eliminate competition but underestimates Ichi's skills.

Zatoichi helps Otayo, a blind girl, and befriends a young doctor. Otayo's parents exploit her, leading to a tragic situation. Zatoichi seeks justice.

Zatoichi and cheerful Senta help Kiku, pursued due to debt. They face challenges and confront a corrupt mansion, with Kiku's resilience shining through.

Five boys leave their village to become gamblers, seeking an exciting life. Zatoichi tries to guide them, but they get involved in a gang dispute, causing tension.

Zatoichi revisits his hometown and recalls fond memories of Otsuya. He reconnects with childhood friend Tomekichi but faces a nightmarish incident involving ruthless thieves.

Zatoichi escorts young Kotohime, who fled from her arranged marriage, on a journey. Their bond grows, but danger looms as they face yakuza and hidden secrets.

Gisuke, a wanted outlaw, travels with a band of ruthless outlaws pursuing the bounty on his head. Zatoichi crosses paths with them, leading to a tense confrontation.

Zatoichi defeats a young yakuza, helps him reform, and befriends Ten, a leukemia patient. Tragedy strikes when hitmen from the Yotsuya family disrupt their peaceful life.

Tasuke is furious when his young successor, Oshina, elopes. Ginta, who also loves Oshina, and Zatoichi get involved. Tragedy ensues as elopers and pursuers clash.

Zatoichi helps Otoki years ago, but she's now distant due to her forced relationship with a criminal. Trouble arises when Kesatsugu returns for revenge.

Zatoichi pays respects to the late Chuji Kunisada and becomes entangled with Omaki, who's fleeing pursuers. A tale of betrayal and manipulation unfolds.

Zatoichi embarks on a pilgrimage to atone for his killings. On the way, he encounters Oren, seeking revenge, a young orphan named Shinkichi, and a family dispute in Tokushima.

Ichi joins blind street performers, Kikuji and Orin, pursued by Torakichi. Orin becomes a target, testing Kikuji's knife-throwing skills and sparking jealousy and conflict.

Ichi assists an honest official but falls into a trap set by corrupt officials while delivering a message to the official's fiancée.

Zatoichi is mistaken for the bandit Tokunosuke and faces danger. He crosses paths with Toku and confronts a cruel monk exploiting a vulnerable girl.

Ichi befriends a boy named Santa and stays with Oharu, who takes care of orphaned children. The villagers disapprove, and trouble brews as Ichi gets involved in their affairs.