Movie

Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo

★ 6.8(81)19701h 55m

Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo is streaming on U-NEXT in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Kihachi Okamoto
Release date: 1970-01-15
Runtime: 1h 55m
Language: Japanese
Budget: $116
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Katsu Production
Part of: Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman Collection

About Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo

Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo is a 1970 movie in the Adventure, Action and Drama genres, directed by Kihachi Okamoto, starring Shintarō Katsu, Toshirō Mifune and Ayako Wakao. It has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 81 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Zatoichi treks to a village that has always been a favorite spot of his, only to discover that it’s become a living hell, plagued by feuding father and son yakuza as well as the younger crime boss’s bodyguard, scruffy, smart-mouthed, cash-hungry Yojimbo of legend.

Cast

Shintarō Katsu

Zatoichi

Toshirō Mifune

Yojimbo/Sasa

Ayako Wakao

Umeno

Osamu Takizawa

Yasuke Eboshiya

Masakane Yonekura

Boss Masagoro

Shin Kishida

Kuzuryu

Kanjūrō Arashi

Hyoroku

Toshiyuki Hosokawa

Sanaemon Goto

Shigeru Kōyama

Jinzaburo Wakiya

Hideo Sunazuka

Daigo Kusano

Fujio Tokita

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo on U-NEXT. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD.

Is Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo on Netflix?+

Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on U-NEXT.

How long is Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo?+

Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

Who stars in Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo?+

Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo stars Shintarō Katsu, Toshirō Mifune, Ayako Wakao, Osamu Takizawa and Masakane Yonekura.

When did Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo come out?+

Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo is a 1970 movie directed by Kihachi Okamoto.

What genre is Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo?+

Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo is Adventure, Action and Drama film.

Who directed Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo?+

Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo was directed by Kihachi Okamoto.