Zatoichi Monogatari
“THE BLIND SWORDSMAN”
Series Overview
Blind masseur Zatôichi travels from town to town gambling, drinking, and fighting off the local gangs.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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4 Seasons • 100 Episodes
45 min per episode
1974 – 1979
Premiered: Thu, Oct 3, 1974
Kan ShimozawaLatest Aired Episode
Season 4, Episode 26: “The Dream Journey”
In a fever dream Zatoichi experiences redemption and then damnation. His feeling on awakening are not reciprocated.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Trailer: Zatoichi
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-04-01
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kan Shimozawa
Isao Tomita
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zatoichi Monogatari
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What is Zatoichi Monogatari about?
Blind masseur Zatôichi travels from town to town gambling, drinking, and fighting off the local gangs.
How many seasons does Zatoichi Monogatari have?
Zatoichi Monogatari comprises 4 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Zatoichi Monogatari?
Key cast members in Zatoichi Monogatari include Shintarō Katsu.
Who created or directed Zatoichi Monogatari?
Zatoichi Monogatari was developed and directed by Kan Shimozawa.