The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi
The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi
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S1 E2: Yellow Patrinias Blooming in Lullabies
38m Left • Original Air Date: Oct 10, 1973
Ichi is charged with protecting a little boy and getting him safely to his father; soon gangsters realize there's a reward for finding the wealthy merchant's heir, so Ichi has to defend Taro from kidnappers who would ransom him.
10:15-11:15AM
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Season 1
- Season 1
S1 E15: Festival Song of the Raven
Original Air Date: Jan 23, 1974
Zatoichi spares an attacker who begs for his life; Zatoichi gives him money, tells him to be an honest man, and says he will visit him at his shop; the man is slain as soon as Zatoichi walks away.
Sep 18
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8:45AM
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S1 E14: Baby Fight Journey
Original Air Date: Jan 16, 1974
Zatoichi's act of kindness leads to unintended consequences; he cares for a baby while facing threats and betrayal, striving to deliver it to its father.
Sep 19
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9PM
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S1 E13: 1000 Ryo Lottery That Danced in the Sea Breeze
Original Air Date: Jan 9, 1975
After Shinsuke's release, a lottery win leads to unexpected trouble; loyalty and betrayal unfold as Ichi helps Shinsuke against an old ally.
Sep 19
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3AM
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S1 E12: Soft-Skinned Moral Code
Original Air Date: Dec 26, 1974
Zatoichi encounters a woman named Osei who is disguised as a man and is seeking revenge.
Sep 19
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2AM
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S1 E11: The Whirlwind of Kisoji
Original Air Date: Mar 27, 2025
Ichi is caught between evading attacks, being attacked, or killing multiple attackers; a marksman, Yashichi, is hired by the local gambler boss, Sahejii Ontake to take out Ichi; Ichi with a gunshot wound takes refuge with a physician, Geria.
Sep 19
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1AM
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S1 E10: The Yagura Drum Wailed in the Wind
Original Air Date: Dec 5, 1974
A sumo wrestler is impressed with the skills of the blind masseur Zatoichi; he begs Ichi to teach him to be a champion gambler; but Ichi tries to convince him to return home and not become part of the gamblers' world.
8:15-9:15AM
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S1 E9: Two Zatoichi
Original Air Date: Nov 28, 1974
A woman dicer is traveling with a blind masseur who poses as Zatoichi with her instruction; the actual Zatoichi passes by the same post town and is befriended by the very fraud, a man named Kobuichi, who Ichi had known during their youth.
7:15-8:15AM
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S1 E8: Lost Flower
Original Air Date: Nov 21, 1974
Zatoichi rescues Okiku, and they masquerade as a couple; while Okiku admires him, Matsuzo's advances disrupt their peace, and enemies close in on them.
6:15-7:15AM
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S1 E7: A Bird Caught on Ichi
Original Air Date: Mar 27, 2025
Hanpei, a bird watcher for a clan, befriends Zatoichi; Hanpei's enemy plots against him; Zatoichi helps but faces threats; Hostages are taken and Zatoichi intervenes alone.
5:15-6:15AM
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S1 E6: Heavy Rain
Original Air Date: Nov 7, 1974
Former lovers reunite in a world of human trafficking; Zatoichi battles a vengeful killer; Osei steals his cane for revenge.
4:15-5:15AM
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S1 E5: The Unfeeling Cried for Mercy
Original Air Date: Oct 31, 1974
A ronin named Murakami finds out about a medical procedure that might restore his sister's sight, but it is costly; to raise the funds, he takes assassination commissions from yakuza gangs who want Zatoichi killed.
3:15-4:15AM
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S1 E4: Bound Kannon Passing Journey
Original Air Date: Oct 24, 1974
Ichi ends up in a town where a corrupt officer decides which yakuza gang gets to have the periodically moved Jizo statue and hold the festival in their gambling territory, taking bribes from both sides while plotting their collective downfall.
2:15-3:15AM
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S1 E3: The Anniversary of Someone's Death, Bell of Life
Original Air Date: Oct 17, 1974
Zatoichi defends the Akikusa family against ruthless assassins; he spares one, and they embark on a journey together, confronting their pasts.
1:15-2:15AM
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1h
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S1 E2: Yellow Patrinias Blooming in Lullabies
Original Air Date: Oct 10, 1973
Ichi is charged with protecting a little boy and getting him safely to his father; soon gangsters realize there's a reward for finding the wealthy merchant's heir, so Ichi has to defend Taro from kidnappers who would ransom him.
12:15-1:15AM
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1h
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S1 E1: Do-or-Die Situation
Original Air Date: Oct 3, 1974
Zatoichi travels to the copper mining town of Ashio with Tatsuzo, a former gambler; upon arrival, they become entangled in a complex web of romantic tension, betrayal and violent revenge.
9:15-10:15AM
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1h
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