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Tag / Kimiyoshi Yasuda

July 7, 2022 by Eternality Tan

Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman (1971)

  • Criterion Collection
  • 1971, Japan, Kimiyoshi Yasuda, Zatoichi
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An interesting, and at times, comical crossover between two cultural action icons, this is a generally satisfying if predictable entry.

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Rating: 3.5 out of 5.

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August 22, 2021 by Eternality Tan

Zatoichi and the Fugitives (1968)

  • Criterion Collection
  • 1968, Japan, Kimiyoshi Yasuda, Zatoichi
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This mostly decent 18th installment balances drama with sharp swordfighting action in what is a decidedly darker film in tone.

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Rating: 3.5 out of 5.

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March 5, 2021October 30, 2021 by Eternality Tan

Zatoichi’s Cane Sword (1967)

  • Criterion Collection
  • 1967, Japan, Kimiyoshi Yasuda, Zatoichi
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This 15th installment’s focus on drama and storytelling is noteworthy, building to one of the series’ finest action-packed climaxes. 

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Rating: 3.5 out of 5.

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June 21, 2020 by Eternality Tan

Adventures of Zatoichi (1964)

  • Criterion Collection
  • 1964, Japan, Kimiyoshi Yasuda, Zatoichi
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The theme of the ‘father figure’ dictates the narrative of this decent 9th instalment of the ‘Zatoichi’ series.

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Rating: 3.5 out of 5.

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April 17, 2020June 21, 2020 by Eternality Tan

Zatoichi on the Road (1963)

  • Criterion Collection
  • 1963, Japan, Kimiyoshi Yasuda, Zatoichi
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It does feel overly-plotted, but this fifth ‘Zatoichi’ installment builds up to an all-out street gang war.

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Rating: 3.5 out of 5.

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