Blind masseur Zatôichi travels from town to town gambling, drinking, and fighting off the local gangs.
Where to Watch Zatoichi Monogatari • Season 2
29 Episodes
The Keepsake Dolls
E1
The Keepsake DollsA dying man asks Zatoichi for a favor. This leads Zatoichi to the man's family and some culprits.
Yearning For A Father
E2
Yearning For A FatherA dying mother leaves her child in Zatoichi's care. Some shady characters are also interested in this child. Meanwhile, there's conflict between a brother, a sister, and an old man.
A Parting Flower
E3
A Parting FlowerWhen Zatoichi intervenes between a couple and a ronin, the ronin calls out a name. Months later, Zatoichi accidentally finds that person and learns that the couple have some secrets.
The Moonrise Bodyguard
E4
The Moonrise BodyguardZatoichi is stalked by a gang. He meets an ill ronin who needs his help. The gang is willing to pay the ronin well if he turns against Zatoichi.
On The Run
E5
On The RunA young woman desires to marry a man far below her class in society. He believes the difference is too great. Can Zatoichi help them get together while he's being chased across the countryside by the authorities?
Tears In The Shadow Of His Teacher
E6
Tears In The Shadow Of His TeacherZatoichi reconnects with his former master in his old village. While there, he receives a proposal and meets a man seeking revenge.
You Can Hear The Nursery Song
E7
You Can Hear The Nursery SongAn insane woman latches on to Zatoichi and follows him everywhere. A man who had two arms before he met Zatoichi gets some help from a gang.
The Beautiful Prostitute In The Rain
E8
The Beautiful Prostitute In The RainA man who made a promise to a prostitute 2 years ago returns.
A Rainbow in an Unseen Teardrop
E9
A Rainbow in an Unseen TeardropWhile on the road, Zatoichi meets a couple he knew when they were children. They are traveling the wrong path. Will they take the direction he gives them or must he take more drastic action?
Autumn Road for A Weeping Maid
E10
Autumn Road for A Weeping MaidZatoichi assists a girl who has just been sold to a brothel.
The Two Roads Divided By The Winds
E11
The Two Roads Divided By The WindsA farmer's rebellious son runs away from home to become a yakuza. What will his fate be when he crosses paths with Zatoichi?
Money And Hell
E12
Money And HellA blind acquaintance of Zatoichi has risen in the world to become a money lender. He comes up with a plan to make a lot of money off of Zatoichi.
Ichi Runs To The Mother's Tears
E13
Ichi Runs To The Mother's TearsZatoichi escorts an old woman into a village overrun with bounty hunters seeking a fugitive hiding nearby . Despite Zatoichi's desire to leave immediately, the old woman insists on staying.
A Farewell In The Snow
E14
A Farewell In The SnowZatoichi meets a young woman on the road and travels with her to the next town. When they arrive, she is ecstatic to find her true love lives there. However, his plan for her isn't what she's expecting.
A Cane Sword Burned In Anger
E15
A Cane Sword Burned In Anger
A Woman On The Run
E16
A Woman On The RunZatoichi decides to help a prostitute who has just escaped from a brothel.
A Mother And Son's Revenge
E17
A Mother And Son's RevengeA yakusa boss has his rival murdered but won't be content until he destroys the dead man's wife and teenage son as well.
A Drunken River
E18
A Drunken RiverA bad cop and a man he bribed conspire to have Zatoichi tossed into jail.
The Girl From Echigo
E19
The Girl From EchigoA gangster needs a fall guy for some murders he committed.
Chess For A Lifetime
E20
Chess For A LifetimeA shogi (japanese chess) player uses his wife as a wager in a match.
A Broken Promise
E21
A Broken PromiseZatoichi prevents a beautiful young woman from committing suicide.
Samurai Lullaby
E22
Samurai LullabyZatoichi crosses paths with four runaways: a young couple and a man with his infant son.
The Ghost Beckoned Ichi
E23
The Ghost Beckoned Ichi
Spring Goes On In Otone
E24
Spring Goes On In OtoneZatoichi visits one of the villages of his childhood. A man foolishly bets his wife gambling with Zatoichi and she decides she would prefer to be with him than her husband.
The Vagabond's Return
E25
The Vagabond's ReturnZatoichi visits an old retired boss and finds that one of his sons is banished for a crime and the other is a policeman who has vowed to arrest him.
The Crow Cries And Ichi Appears
E26
The Crow Cries And Ichi AppearsWhile passing through a small town in bad times Zatoichi meets an easy-going samurai and the sassy owner of the local restaurant who wants to rid the town of the rival gangs who are vying for her affections.
Song Of A Traveler
E27
Song Of A TravelerZatoichi befriends a mysterious stranger, an important but humble yakuza traveling to complete unfinished business, both personal and professional.
The Joshu Lullaby
E28
The Joshu LullabyA man is crucified for standing up to abusive yakuza. Zatoichi is welcomed into an orphanage run by the man's daughter where a disruptive boy and the yakuza cause trouble.
The Endless Journey
E29
The Endless JourneyA stubborn wandering indigent ronin (cast-off samurai), his infinitely patient wife, a former doctor, a yakuza boss, and Zatoichi meet with tragic consequences.
