Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman - Collection 2 Description The classic TV series starring Shintaro Katsu! A threat is uttered, a blade is drawn, a flash of cold steel and then...a dozen attackers now lie silent, dispatched by the lightning sword of Zatoichi. A humble masseur and gambler, Zatoichi wanders the countryside of Japan, going from town to town plying his trade and rolling the dice. With kind heart and lethal sword skills, he is protector of the innocent and the ruin of wicked men. A pop culture icon since his screen debut in 1962, Zatoichi (played by Shintaro Katsu) was a matinee favorite throughout the 1960s. After a dozen years and 25 films, the blind swordsman transitioned to the small screen in 1974 in the series, Zatoichi Monogatari. Episodes 14-26 have been compiled in this three- volume, six-disc set. Japanese language with English subtitles. Review ... An entertaining, artfully shot pulp action series. --DVD Verdict P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander.offsetTop-100); }); }); About the Actor Shintaro Katsu began his career in entertainment as a shamisen player. He switched to acting because he noticed it was better paid. In the 1960s he starred simultaneously in three long-running series of films, the Akumyo series, the Hoodlum Soldier series, and the Zatoichi series. He played the role of blind masseur Zatoichi in a series of films in 25 movies between 1962 and 1973, starred and directed a 26th in 1989 and played the role in four seasons of a spin-off television series. (Wikipedia) See more Features: Product Details: Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.33:1 Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ Unrated (Not Rated) Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 5.5 x 1 inches; 7.2 Ounces Director ‏ : ‎ Shintaro Katsu Media Format ‏ : ‎ Multiple Formats, Box set, Color, NTSC Run time ‏ : ‎ 10 hours and 50 minutes Release date ‏ : ‎ May 20, 2008 Actors ‏ : ‎ Shintaro Katsu Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English