The Tale of Zatoichi Continues
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.
Where to watch The Tale of Zatoichi Continues in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Tale of Zatoichi Continues there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Tale of Zatoichi Continues streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | Netzkino | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Sooner, Amazon Video, VIVA by videofutur |
| Japan | KADOKAWA channel Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Tale of Zatoichi Continues
The Tale of Zatoichi Continues is a 1962 Japanese-language adventure, action and drama film directed by Kazuo Mori. The cast is led by Shintarō Katsu, Yoshie Mizutani, Masayo Banri. It has a runtime of 1h 12m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
The Tale of Zatoichi Continues was produced by Daiei Film and made in Japan. It was released on October 12, 1962.
- Director
- Kazuo Mori
- Writers
- Minoru Inuzuka
- Release date
- October 12, 1962
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Daiei Film
The Tale of Zatoichi Continues cast & crew
The Tale of Zatoichi Continues was directed by Kazuo Mori and written by Minoru Inuzuka.
The cast features Shintarō Katsu as Zatoichi, Yoshie Mizutani as Osetsu, Masayo Banri as Otane, Tomisaburō Wakayama as Nagisa no Yoshiro, Yutaka Nakamura as Kagami no Sanzo, and Sonosuke Sawamura as Seki no Kanbei.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ichirō Saitō, cinematography is by Shozo Honda, and it was produced by Ikuo Kubodera.
Is The Tale of Zatoichi Continues worth watching?
The Tale of Zatoichi Continues holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 100 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed adventure films.
At 1h 12m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy adventure, action, and drama, The Tale of Zatoichi Continues is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Tale of Zatoichi Continues
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Cast of The Tale of Zatoichi Continues
Shintarō Katsu
Zatoichi
Yoshie Mizutani
Osetsu
Masayo Banri
Otane
Tomisaburō Wakayama
Nagisa no Yoshiro
Yutaka Nakamura
Kagami no Sanzo
Sonosuke Sawamura
Seki no Kanbei
Shōsaku Sugiyama
Tamigoro
Yoshito Yamaji
Yahei
Eijirō Yanagi
Sukegoro Hanoka
Fujio Harumoto
Lord Kuroda of Echizen
Kōichi Mizuhara
Kanzo
Saburo Date
Mirosuke
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The Tale of Zatoichi Continues — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Tale of Zatoichi Continues in United States?
The Tale of Zatoichi Continues is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is The Tale of Zatoichi Continues on Criterion Channel?
Yes — The Tale of Zatoichi Continues is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Tale of Zatoichi Continues in?
The Tale of Zatoichi Continues is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Tale of Zatoichi Continues?
The Tale of Zatoichi Continues runs 1 hours 12 minutes (72 minutes).
▸What is The Tale of Zatoichi Continues rated?
It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 100 ratings.
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