- HD 1080
- Runtime: 93m.
- Status: Released
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- Languages: ja
- Country: Japan
- Director: Kimiyoshi Yasuda
- Stars: Shintarō Katsu, Shiho Fujimura, Yoshihiko Aoyama, Makoto Fujita, Kiyoko Suizenji
- keywords: samurai, sequel, zatoichi
- Production_studio: Daiei Film
- providers: Criterion Channel
- The Zatoichi's Cane Sword is featured in the top rankings of 1967
- #3 in Top Adventure Movies of 1967
- #21 in Top Drama Movies of 1967
- #6 in Top Action Movies of 1967
Zatoichi comes upon the town of Tonda, overrun by gangsters. Using one of his favorite techniques, Zatoichi proceeds to win 8 ryo in a rigged gambling game. Of course, the local gangsters attempt to kill him, and the adventure begins. It turns out a blacksmith named Senzo examines Zatoichi's cane sword, and discovers it to be forged by his old mentor. Senzo discovers the sword is at the end of its usefulness and will break when it is used next.