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Zatoichi the Fugitive — streaming FAQ
Which OTT platform streams Zatoichi the Fugitive?
Zatoichi the Fugitive 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 the Fugitive on Netflix?
No, Zatoichi the Fugitive is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.
Is Zatoichi the Fugitive on Amazon Prime Video?
No, Zatoichi the Fugitive isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.
Where can I watch Zatoichi the Fugitive for free?
Zatoichi the Fugitive 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 the Fugitive?
Yes — Zatoichi the Fugitive is followed by Zatoichi on the Road (1963) in the Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman Collection.
Is there a prequel to Zatoichi the Fugitive?
Yes — New Tale of Zatoichi (1963) comes before Zatoichi the Fugitive in the Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman Collection.
Is Zatoichi the Fugitive part of a trilogy?
No — Zatoichi the Fugitive 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).
