Subtitle New Tale Of Zatoichi (1963) [bluray] [... ✦ Proven

(1963) is the third installment in the legendary 26-film series and marks a pivotal moment as the first entry filmed in full color . Directed by Tokuzō Tanaka, it transitions the saga from the gritty black-and-white origins into a lushly shot, atmospheric character study that many critics consider one of the franchise's early masterpieces. Narrative & Themes

The film finds the blind masseur and master swordsman, Zatoichi (Shintarō Katsu), seeking a reprieve from his life of violence. New Tale of Zatoichi (1963) - IMDb