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10 Best Movies Like Zatoichi: The Last

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

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#1
Shinobi no Mono 2: Vengeance

Shinobi no Mono 2: Vengeance

1963★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Zatoichi: The Last for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

[Period covered: 1582-1594]. As the film opens, the warlod Nobunaga Oda rides to Iga Ayanokuni shrine. He is asked if he thinks he has destroyed all the ninja who opposed him and a...

#2
I Give My First Love to You

I Give My First Love to You

2009★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Zatoichi: The Last for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Takuma knows that his life is shorter than the others and he feels that his demise is getting near. He chose to stay away from the girl that he loves so that she can easily move on...

#3
A Night in the Woods

A Night in the Woods

2011★ 3.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Zatoichi: The Last for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

Brody, his girlfriend Kerry and their friend Leo go hiking in Dartmoor. That night jealousies, sexual tensions and strained relationships come to a head turning what should have be...

#4
Monkey Magic

Monkey Magic

2007★ 5.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Zatoichi: The Last for fans of Action. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Journey to the West comes to the big screen like never before in the 2007 film Saiyuuki! Also known as Monkey Magic and Adventures of the Super Monkey, this is the latest in a long...

#5
Return to Christmas Creek

Return to Christmas Creek

2018★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Zatoichi: The Last for fans of Romance. It captures a similar heartwarming atmosphere.

As Christmas approaches, Amelia Hughes, a career-focused Chicago app developer lacking in holiday spirit, returns to her small hometown of Christmas Creek to rediscover the meaning...

#6
The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex

The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex

2013★ 7.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Zatoichi: The Last for fans of Family. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

While trying to prove to her family she can be mature and responsible, teen wizard Alex Russo conjures up a spell to rid herself of her bad qualities, unintentionally creating a Go...