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Zatoichi's Flashing Sword — streaming FAQ
Which OTT platform streams Zatoichi's Flashing Sword?
Zatoichi's Flashing Sword is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.
Is Zatoichi's Flashing Sword on Netflix?
No, Zatoichi's Flashing Sword is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.
Is Zatoichi's Flashing Sword on Amazon Prime Video?
Zatoichi's Flashing Sword isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
Where can I watch Zatoichi's Flashing Sword for free?
Zatoichi's Flashing Sword is available on Criterion Channel in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.
Is there a sequel to Zatoichi's Flashing Sword?
Yes — Zatoichi's Flashing Sword is followed by Fight, Zatoichi, Fight (1964) in the Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman Collection.
Is there a prequel to Zatoichi's Flashing Sword?
Yes — Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold (1964) comes before Zatoichi's Flashing Sword in the Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman Collection.
Is Zatoichi's Flashing Sword part of a trilogy?
No — Zatoichi's Flashing 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).
