Zatoichi: On the Road (座頭市喧嘩旅, Zatōichi kenka-tabi) is a 1963 Japanese Chambara film directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda starring Shintaro Katsu as the blind masseur Zatoichi, originally released by the Daiei Motion Picture Company (now known as Kadokawa Pictures).[1] Zatoichi: On the Road is the fifth episode in the 26 part film series devoted to the character of Zatoichi.