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.

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.

Ohatsu, desperate to help her ill sister, turns to pickpocketing for money. She meets Ichi and ends up in a ruthless inn. An encounter with a brute sparks Ichi's anger.

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.