Blind traveler Zatoichi is a master swordsman and a masseur with a fondness for gambling on dice games. When he arrives in a village torn apart by warring gangs, he sets out to protect the townspeople.

Takeshi Kitanoas Zatoichi / Ichi
Tadanobu Asanoas Hattori Genosuke
Michiyo Yasudaas Tante Oume
Yui Natsukawaas Oshino
Guadalcanal Takaas Shinkichi
Daigorô Tachibanaas Geisha Seitaro O-Sei Naruto
Yuko Daikeas Geisha Okinu Naruto
Ittoku Kishibeas Boss Inosuke Ginzo
Saburo Ishikuraas Ogi
Akira Emotoas Pub Owner
Katsumi Yanagijima