He seems to be a harmless blind man, a low-caste masseur. Few recognise him as master swordsman Zatoichi: a champion of the oppressed living by the honour code of the samurai, wielding his cane-sword with lethal accuracy in the name of justice. One of the most enduring screen personas in Japanese culture, Zatoichi has seen 27 film adaptations and four television series. Presented in this collection are the first four adventures of the blind swordsman:The Tale of Zatoichi:The Tale of Zatoichi Continues:New Tale of Zatoichi:The Fugitive: