Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman

Ichi helps Sakichi but kills him for cheating. Osen seeks revenge, uncovers secrets. Greedy Gonta schemes, Seiji gets involved. Emotions and frustrations complicate matters.

Ichi befriends Tokuzo, a fireworks master, and bonds with his daughter Kumi. A ruthless lender, Kagoden, endangers Kumi, putting Ichi in perilous circumstances.

Ichi aids pregnant Otama against her bandit husband, leading to his imprisonment. Otama gives birth before her execution in a tragic story of love, betrayal, and sacrifice.

Ichi and Gokuro's bond is tested by the vengeful Onikan family after Ichi's run-in with a loan shark, leading to a story of revenge, love, growth, and Ohiro's life in danger.

Bizarre murders terrify the streets, targeting low-class prostitutes. Zatoichi is joined by the simple-minded Sannosuke. They encounter a woman named Okita while on their journey.

Poverty forces Oyone into prostitution, her tribute stolen. Zatoichi intervenes, injuring Hikotaro. Fate reunites them, but a debt request ends in betrayal and anguish.

Ichi keeps a promise, delivering a girl to her grandparents' inn, but a decade later, he finds a transformed inn, Orin seeking revenge, and an innkeeper involved in a murder plot.

Ichi gets a lottery ticket for returning money. Heisuke loves Otoyo, who's in debt. Greed leads to gambling, and Ichi tries to win the lottery to help them.

Amid heavy rain in a crowded boathouse, Ichi and thief-taker Sanzo share a room. They pursue a murderer, Usaburo, who's hiding there, and a maid secretly falls for him.

Ichi, pursued by the Bunkichi family, meets a drunken Shinzo who lost money trying to elope with Otsune. Otsune now works at a brothel to repay Shinzo's debts.

Ichi is pursued by Matashichi as he accompanies Osuma in search of her kidnapped daughter. They stay at the "Shinoya" inn, leading to unexpected twists.

Ichi visits a dumpling store in Takasakijuku and gets involved with Senta, who is returning home with stolen treasure. They encounter the infamous thief "Maboroshi-boy."

Ichi, a bounty target, is pursued by Masakichi, who wants to be a masseuse. They join forces, facing threats and seeking justice.

Ichi befriends Tae, a mute girl, and helps her recover her voice after a traumatic past involving a wicked uncle and yakuza. Sakichi returns home to reunite with Tae.

Ichi seeks shelter in a tailor's house, helps deliver a baby, and befriends Yuki. Seven years later, Yuki's father returns with a dangerous proposition involving Ichi.

Ichi gets caught up in a deceitful plan exploiting misfortune, befriends Tarokichi, but is betrayed by Sutekichi, causing problems with the Myojin family.

Ichi befriends a loyal dog and later helps an injured farmer, Sadohachi, who is pursued by yakuza. Sadohachi seeks revenge and takes a hostage in Tamai's storehouse.

Ichi saves Kakihachi, who later finds happiness with his love. However, old associates try to lure him back into the gang, and Ichi steps in covertly.

Ichi mediates between feuding Fujishiro and Kuroiso families, aiming to prevent violence. With Risuke and Seikichi's help, peace may be possible.

Ichi helps Fujishiro against Kuroiso, supporting Seikichi's revenge. Greed fuels conflict, setting the stage for a looming showdown.

Ichi's daughter Oume dies but seeks him in spirit. A babysitter becomes Oume and joins Ichi incognito, battling threats from the Hannya and Jinbei clans.

Blind people seek a miracle cure on a sacred mountain festival. Ichi and others uncover secrets, gold theft, and perilous plots.

kaoru,a feudal lord'smistress, retums home, where Ichi gets involved with her.A confilct with lordless samurai ensues,Involving extorion and danger to Ichi.

Ichi regains sight but faces danger with a bounty on him. He adopts a new identity, joins a blind girl on a journey, and loses his limbs to the vengeful boss.