ZATOICHI: The Last..

[AsahinaKimi]

By Jon in LA
http://toshogu.blogspot.com/2010/03/zatoichi-last.html
Apparently this will be the very last movie in the long, long, long running Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman series and will mark the end of the franchise. It stars oddly enough Shingo Katori of the Japanese pop group SMAP but I won't judge Katori until I see the film someday.

The Plot: After years of traveling, blind swordsman Ichi (Shingo Katori) decides to give up his life of bloodshed to begin a peaceful life in his hometown with his young wife, Tane (Satomi Ishihara). Ichi puts aside his cane sword and becomes a farmer, taking up temporary residence in the home of his old friend Ryuji (Takashi Sorimachi). However, their village is ruled by the cold-blooded Tendo family, who make a habit of tormenting local farmers. Knowing of Ichi’s unparalleled skill with the blade, the other farmers beg for his help in dealing with them. Needless to say, his retirement from killing is short-lived. (Nippon Cinema)

Toho will be releasing “Ichi: The Last” in Japan on May 29, 2010.

Trailer: http://www.nipponcinema.com/trailers/zatoichi-the-last-trailer/

[Radical Activist]

1. I didn't even know they were still making Zatoichi movies.

I hope I'll be able to get this in the US eventually.

[pa28]

2. Good news and I'll be sure to watch.

The last remake was fun but Shintaro Katsu is a very tough act to follow :(