Season 2

E1. The Keepsake Dolls

Oct 4, 1976 · 45m

A dying man asks Zatoichi for a favor. This leads Zatoichi to the man's family and some culprits.

E2. Yearning For A Father

Oct 11, 1976 · 45m

A dying mother leaves her child in Zatoichi's care. Some shady characters are also interested in this child. Meanwhile, there's conflict between a brother, a sister, and an old man.

E3. A Parting Flower

Oct 18, 1976 · 45m

When Zatoichi intervenes between a couple and a ronin, the ronin calls out a name. Months later, Zatoichi accidentally finds that person and learns that the couple have some secrets.

E4. The Moonrise Bodyguard

Oct 25, 1976 · 45m

Zatoichi is stalked by a gang. He meets an ill ronin who needs his help. The gang is willing to pay the ronin well if he turns against Zatoichi.

E5. On The Run

Nov 1, 1976 · 45m

A young woman desires to marry a man far below her class in society. He believes the difference is too great. Can Zatoichi help them get together while he's being chased across the countryside by the authorities?

E6. Tears In The Shadow Of His Teacher

Nov 8, 1976 · 45m

Zatoichi reconnects with his former master in his old village. While there, he receives a proposal and meets a man seeking revenge.

E7. You Can Hear The Nursery Song

Nov 15, 1976 · 45m

An insane woman latches on to Zatoichi and follows him everywhere. A man who had two arms before he met Zatoichi gets some help from a gang.

E8. The Beautiful Prostitute In The Rain

Nov 22, 1976 · 45m

A man who made a promise to a prostitute 2 years ago returns.

E9. A Rainbow in an Unseen Teardrop

Nov 29, 1976 · 45m

While on the road, Zatoichi meets a couple he knew when they were children. They are traveling the wrong path. Will they take the direction he gives them or must he take more drastic action?

E10. Autumn Road for A Weeping Maid

Dec 6, 1976 · 45m

Zatoichi assists a girl who has just been sold to a brothel.

E11. The Two Roads Divided By The Winds

Dec 13, 1976 · 45m

A farmer's rebellious son runs away from home to become a yakuza. What will his fate be when he crosses paths with Zatoichi?

E12. Money And Hell

Dec 20, 1976 · 45m

A blind acquaintance of Zatoichi has risen in the world to become a money lender. He comes up with a plan to make a lot of money off of Zatoichi.

E13. Ichi Runs To The Mother's Tears

Dec 27, 1976 · 45m

Zatoichi escorts an old woman into a village overrun with bounty hunters seeking a fugitive hiding nearby . Despite Zatoichi's desire to leave immediately, the old woman insists on staying.

E14. A Farewell In The Snow

Jan 3, 1977 · 45m

Zatoichi meets a young woman on the road and travels with her to the next town. When they arrive, she is ecstatic to find her true love lives there. However, his plan for her isn't what she's expecting.

E15. A Cane Sword Burned In Anger

Jan 10, 1977 · 45m

A yakuza gang leader has a man killed so that he can steal the man's wife. The only hitch in this plan is Zatoichi.

E16. A Woman On The Run

Jan 17, 1977 · 45m

Zatoichi decides to help a prostitute who has just escaped from a brothel.

E17. A Mother And Son's Revenge

Jan 24, 1977 · 45m

A yakusa boss has his rival murdered but won't be content until he destroys the dead man's wife and teenage son as well.

E18. A Drunken River

Jan 31, 1977 · 45m

A bad cop and a man he bribed conspire to have Zatoichi tossed into jail.

E19. The Girl From Echigo

Feb 7, 1977 · 45m

A gangster needs a fall guy for some murders he committed.

E20. Chess For A Lifetime

Feb 14, 1977 · 45m

A shogi (japanese chess) player uses his wife as a wager in a match.

E21. A Broken Promise

Feb 21, 1977 · 45m

Zatoichi prevents a beautiful young woman from committing suicide.

E22. Samurai Lullaby

Feb 28, 1977 · 45m

Zatoichi crosses paths with four runaways: a young couple and a man with his infant son.

E23. The Ghost Beckoned Ichi

Mar 7, 1977 · 45m

Zatoichi crosses paths with a ghost and a bad-tempered drunk who wants to fight everything in his path, especially Zatoichi.

E24. Spring Goes On In Otone

Mar 14, 1977 · 45m

Zatoichi visits one of the villages of his childhood. A man foolishly bets his wife gambling with Zatoichi and she decides she would prefer to be with him than her husband.

E25. The Vagabond's Return

Mar 21, 1977 · 45m

Zatoichi visits an old retired boss and finds that one of his sons is banished for a crime and the other is a policeman who has vowed to arrest him.

E26. The Crow Cries And Ichi Appears

Mar 28, 1977 · 45m

While passing through a small town in bad times Zatoichi meets an easy-going samurai and the sassy owner of the local restaurant who wants to rid the town of the rival gangs who are vying for her affections.

E27. Song Of A Traveler

Apr 4, 1977 · 45m

Zatoichi befriends a mysterious stranger, an important but humble yakuza traveling to complete unfinished business, both personal and professional.

E28. The Joshu Lullaby

Apr 11, 1977 · 45m

A man is crucified for standing up to abusive yakuza. Zatoichi is welcomed into an orphanage run by the man's daughter where a disruptive boy and the yakuza cause trouble.

E29. The Endless Journey

Apr 18, 1977 · 45m

A stubborn wandering indigent ronin (cast-off samurai), his infinitely patient wife, a former doctor, a yakuza boss, and Zatoichi meet with tragic consequences.