: He is a peerless master of Iaijutsu (quick-draw swordplay). He carries a shikomizue (cane sword)—a blade hidden within a wooden walking stick—and relies on his heightened remaining senses to dispatch multiple foes in seconds.
is one of Japan's most enduring cultural icons—a blind masseur and master swordsman who wandered the countryside during the late Edo period (1830s–1840s). Originally appearing in a short story by Kan Shimozawa , the character became a global phenomenon through a massive film franchise, television series, and various remakes. The Character of Ichi Zatoichi
Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman (TV Series 1974–1979) - News - IMDb : He is a peerless master of Iaijutsu (quick-draw swordplay)
The Zatoichi series is renowned for its sheer volume and consistent "formula". Zatoichi