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The Third Shadow Warrior

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In the mountain regions of Hida, the dreams of a peasant named Kyonosuke, who longed to be a samurai, come true when he becomes one of three doubles, of shadows, of Lord Yasutaka. After months of intense and cruel training, he faces his…

DirectorUmetsugu Inoue
WriterSeiji Hoshikawa

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Cast · Directed by Umetsugu Inoue

Raizō Ichikawa
Raizō Ichikawa
Kyonosuke Ninomiya / Yasutaka Ikemoto
Hizuru Takachiho
Hizuru Takachiho
Teruhime
Masayo Banri
Masayo Banri
Kohagi
Katsuhiko Kobayashi
Katsuhiko Kobayashi
Shigeru Amachi
Shigeru Amachi
Sadamitsu Miki
Ryūzō Shimada
Ryūzō Shimada
Tatsuya Ishiguro
Tatsuya Ishiguro
Rieko Sumi
Rieko Sumi
Nobuo Kaneko
Nobuo Kaneko
Saburo Date
Saburo Date
Manabu Morita
Manabu Morita
Shinjirō Asano
Shinjirō Asano

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The Third Shadow Warrior — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Third Shadow Warrior?

The Third Shadow Warrior is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Third Shadow Warrior on Netflix?

No, The Third Shadow Warrior is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is The Third Shadow Warrior on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Third Shadow Warrior isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

Where can I watch The Third Shadow Warrior for free?

The Third Shadow Warrior is available on Criterion Channel in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.