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Zatoichi's Cane Sword — streaming FAQ
Which OTT platform streams Zatoichi's Cane Sword?
Zatoichi's Cane Sword 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's Cane Sword on Netflix?
No, Zatoichi's Cane Sword is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.
Is Zatoichi's Cane Sword on Amazon Prime Video?
No, Zatoichi's Cane Sword isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.
Where can I watch Zatoichi's Cane Sword for free?
Zatoichi's Cane Sword 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's Cane Sword?
Yes — Zatoichi's Cane Sword is followed by Zatoichi the Outlaw (1967) in the Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman Collection.
Is there a prequel to Zatoichi's Cane Sword?
Yes — Zatoichi's Pilgrimage (1966) comes before Zatoichi's Cane Sword in the Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman Collection.
Is Zatoichi's Cane Sword part of a trilogy?
No — Zatoichi's Cane Sword 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).
