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10 Best Movies Like Zatoichi Challenged

If you loved Zatoichi Challenged, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Zatoichi the Fugitive

Zatoichi the Fugitive

1963★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Zatoichi Challenged for fans of Adventure & Action & Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

After arriving in the town of Shimonita, Ichi finds that a price has been put on his head by a local yakuza boss. He's drawn into a trap, but after hearing of the slaying of a form...

#2
Zatoichi's Cane Sword

Zatoichi's Cane Sword

1967★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Zatoichi Challenged for fans of Adventure & Action & Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Zatoichi comes upon the town of Tonda, overrun by gangsters. Using one of his favorite techniques, Zatoichi proceeds to win 8 ryo in a rigged gambling game. Of course, the local ga...

#3
Zatoichi's Revenge

Zatoichi's Revenge

1965★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Zatoichi Challenged for fans of Adventure & Action & Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Itinerant masseur and master swordsman, the blind Zatoichi, is near the village of his teacher, Hikonoichi, so he decides to visit. He learns of Hikonoichi's recent robbery and mur...

#4
Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman

Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman

1971★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Zatoichi Challenged for fans of Adventure & Action & Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Zatoichi is a blind massage therapist and swordsman who finds out that something troubling is taking place on the outskirts of town. After discovering who the guilty parties are --...

#5
Zatoichi and the Chess Expert

Zatoichi and the Chess Expert

1965★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Zatoichi Challenged for fans of Adventure & Action & Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Zatoichi makes friends with a dangerous chess player, while fending off angry yakuza and bloodthirsty relatives out for revenge, and trying to save a sick child. Meanwhile, his luc...

#6
The Tale of Zatoichi Continues

The Tale of Zatoichi Continues

1962★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Zatoichi Challenged for fans of Adventure & Action & Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Returning to the village where a year before he had killed Hirate, a much-admired opponent, Zatoichi encounters another swordsman and former rival in love....

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