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Zatoichi and the Chess Expert — streaming FAQ
Which OTT platform streams Zatoichi and the Chess Expert?
Zatoichi and the Chess Expert is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.
Is Zatoichi and the Chess Expert on Netflix?
No, Zatoichi and the Chess Expert is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.
Is Zatoichi and the Chess Expert on Amazon Prime Video?
No, Zatoichi and the Chess Expert isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.
Where can I watch Zatoichi and the Chess Expert for free?
Zatoichi and the Chess Expert is available on Criterion Channel in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.
Is there a sequel to Zatoichi and the Chess Expert?
Yes — Zatoichi and the Chess Expert is followed by Zatoichi's Vengeance (1966) in the Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman Collection.
Is there a prequel to Zatoichi and the Chess Expert?
Yes — Zatoichi and the Doomed Man (1965) comes before Zatoichi and the Chess Expert in the Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman Collection.
Is Zatoichi and the Chess Expert part of a trilogy?
No — Zatoichi and the Chess Expert is part of the Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman Collection, which has 26 films.
How many movies are in the Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman Collection?
There are 26 films in the Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman Collection: The Tale of Zatoichi (1962), The Tale of Zatoichi Continues (1962), New Tale of Zatoichi (1963), Zatoichi the Fugitive (1963), Zatoichi on the Road (1963), Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold (1964), Zatoichi's Flashing Sword (1964), Fight, Zatoichi, Fight (1964), Adventures of Zatoichi (1964), Zatoichi's Revenge (1965), Zatoichi and the Doomed Man (1965), Zatoichi and the Chess Expert (1965), Zatoichi's Vengeance (1966), Zatoichi's Pilgrimage (1966), Zatoichi's Cane Sword (1967), Zatoichi the Outlaw (1967), Zatoichi Challenged (1967), Zatoichi and the Fugitives (1968), Samaritan Zatoichi (1968), Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo (1970), Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival (1970), Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman (1971), Zatoichi at Large (1972), Zatoichi in Desperation (1972), Zatoichi's Conspiracy (1973) and Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally (1989).
