Zatoichi — Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally Character Profile

About Zatoichi

Blind wandering masseur and master swordsman who fights corruption with his cane and hidden blade.

Zatoichi — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Master swordsman, Blind combat intuition, Hidden blade techniques, Martial arts mastery, Strategic planning

• Strength: 8.5/10
• Intelligence: 7.5/10
• Charisma: 6.5/10
• Morality: 9/10
• Influence: 7/10

Character Facts

Played by

Shintarō Katsu

Appears in

Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally (1989)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (3)

• Zatoichi — Narrative Protagonist — Zatoichi (Shintarō Katsu)

  Central figure driving the narrative forward.

• Zatoichi — Conflict Arch Enemy — Boss Goemon (Ryûtarô Gan)

  Direct combatants locked in a violent siege conflict.

• Zatoichi — Social Friend — Ronin (Ken Ogata)

  Initial camaraderie formed between two wandering warriors.

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• Boss Han Bosatsu (Kanako Higuchi)
• Boss Goemon (Ryuutarô Gan)
• Inspector Hanshu (Takanori Jinnai)
• Boss Goemon (Ryûtarô Gan)
• Kuruma Sukezaemon (Joe Yamanaka)
• Boss Akabei (Yuya Uchida)
• Ume (Toyomi Kusano)
• Tsuru (Tsurutaro Kataoka)
• Zatôichi's Friend (Norihei Miki)
• Ronin (Ken Ogata)