Well, it’s more like just one adventure of Zatoichi, right?

Slow and usual and not too standout compared to the other Zatoichi films I’ve seen so far. Still trying to figure out which Zatoichi films I’ve already seen before, but I can already tell this one isn’t it. I would remember the shoehorning of a child character

Well, it’s more like just one adventure of Zatoichi, right?

Slow and usual and not too standout compared to the other Zatoichi films I’ve seen so far. Still trying to figure out which Zatoichi films I’ve already seen before, but I can already tell this one isn’t it. I would remember the shoehorning of a child character

Oh HELL yes
Another outstanding instalment - I am shocked this is (I think?) the lowest rated one in the whole 26 film series
This seems to me clearly one of the strongest 
If it wasn’t for Chest of Gold’s bonanzas style this was defo be the best yet
It shines in its ambitious simplicity, which sounds so so dumb but it makes sense when you watch it
Virtually nothing here is new, that’s sort of the beauty of this formula with how it stays fresh and this is the perfect example why
Everything works the same, but is funnier, cooler and neater
His sword draws are flashier and make more sense, Katsu is given more to work with with this script (I might be wrong but I think this is around the time he takes a bit more creative control with the series??)
The themes of the film are cohesive and consistent, Ichi’s choices and actions make sense and are above all engaging
There’s wacky characters but it’s never too much for the story to handle 
I was actually laughing in real life with real noise how crazy is that 
The visuals as well were excellent, I’d say 4 and 6 are defo more impressive overall but this is going for something more simple
It still doesn’t miss a beat tho even if it’s not going for as many ‘wider’ scope shots
A clear pattern is emerging where the best of the bunch don’t have romance storylines crammed into them
Its so clear that the ppl who shove them in really don’t care about them and are just forced to do it for obvious reasons, but I think they’ve started to lay off on the stupid nonsensical boring and frustrating romantic subplots that make no sense and only hinder the stories
Thank god they’re gone !! 😍🙌
Wasn’t expecting to come away from this with so much to say but I’m really pleasantly surprised 
This series is the gift that just keeps giving

Oh HELL yes
Another outstanding instalment - I am shocked this is (I think?) the lowest rated one in the whole 26 film series
This seems to me clearly one of the strongest 
If it wasn’t for Chest of Gold’s bonanzas style this was defo be the best yet
It shines in its ambitious simplicity, which sounds so so dumb but it makes sense when you watch it
Virtually nothing here is new, that’s sort of the beauty of this formula with how it stays fresh and this is the perfect example why
Everything works the same, but is funnier, cooler and neater
His sword draws are flashier and make more sense, Katsu is given more to work with with this script (I might be wrong but I think this is around the time he takes a bit more creative control with the series??)
The themes of the film are cohesive and consistent, Ichi’s choices and actions make sense and are above all engaging
There’s wacky characters but it’s never too much for the story to handle 
I was actually laughing in real life with real noise how crazy is that 
The visuals as well were excellent, I’d say 4 and 6 are defo more impressive overall but this is going for something more simple
It still doesn’t miss a beat tho even if it’s not going for as many ‘wider’ scope shots
A clear pattern is emerging where the best of the bunch don’t have romance storylines crammed into them
Its so clear that the ppl who shove them in really don’t care about them and are just forced to do it for obvious reasons, but I think they’ve started to lay off on the stupid nonsensical boring and frustrating romantic subplots that make no sense and only hinder the stories
Thank god they’re gone !! 😍🙌
Wasn’t expecting to come away from this with so much to say but I’m really pleasantly surprised 
This series is the gift that just keeps giving

Plot

This definitely shouldn’t be your first Zatoichi movie, but it is excellent in bringing all the best elements of the 8 films before it together in a way that pops with delight.

Plot

This definitely shouldn’t be your first Zatoichi movie, but it is excellent in bringing all the best elements of the 8 films before it together in a way that pops with delight.

A bit of an upgrade from the previous two films. The lighting in this film in particular was a standout. I love the use of darkness and emerging from it to fight during the action scenes, as well as the beautiful sunset towards the end of the film. Unfortunately, it still has dry action and didn't make too big of an impact on me.

A bit of an upgrade from the previous two films. The lighting in this film in particular was a standout. I love the use of darkness and emerging from it to fight during the action scenes, as well as the beautiful sunset towards the end of the film. Unfortunately, it still has dry action and didn't make too big of an impact on me.