Zatōichi
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What does Zatoichi mean in Japanese?
Zatō is a title, the lowest of the four official ranks within the Tōdōza, the historical guild for blind men (thus, zato also designates a blind person in Japanese slang). Ichi is therefore properly called Zatō-no-Ichi ("Low-Ranking Blind Person Ichi", approximately), or Zatōichi for short.
What happened to Zatoichi?
In the end, he is shot by Toraji and stabbed by one of the yakuza minions. Crawling on hands and feet, he goes to the beach where he presumably dies and reunites with his wife in the next life.
What are Zatoichi's powers?
His lightning-fast fighting skill is incredible, with his sword held in a reverse grip; this, combined with his unflappable steel-nerved wits in a fight, his keen ears, sense of smell and proprioception, all render him a formidable adversary.
Was there a blind samurai?
Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman.
Full awards and nominations of The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi · winner. Best Picture · winner. Best Original Soundtrack (Keiichi Suzuki) · winner. Audience Award.
Awards and festivals for the film: 'Zatoichi (2003)'
Sep 16, 2003 · Based on one of the most popular characters in Japanese movies, “Zatoichi” won the festival's People's Choice award, voted on by regular ...
Awards. 2004 (27th) Japan Academy Prize - February 20, 2004. "Outstanding Achievement in Music" (Keiichi Suzuki); "Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography ...