Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Zatoichi the Fugitive List
- Shinobi no Mono - Focuses on a lone warrior and the trials of the samurai life.
- Yojimbo - Features a wandering swordsman who plays both sides of a conflict.
- Sanjuro - A sequel to Yojimbo with a similar protagonist in a samurai setting.
- Kill Bill: Vol. 1 - A lone assassin seeking vengeance with stylized sword fights.
- The Last Samurai - Explores themes of honor and the samurai code in a historical context.
- 13 Assassins - A group of warriors teaming up to take down a tyrant, filled with action.
- The Hidden Fortress - Follows the journey of characters in a samurai-era setting with humor.
- Lady Snowblood - A revenge-driven narrative similar to Zatoichi’s theme of vengeance.
- Harakiri - Explores the life and death decisions of samurai, focusing on honor.
- The Twilight Samurai - Depicts the life of a low-ranking samurai and his struggles.
- Rashomon - Deals with complex narratives and characters in a samurai setting.
- Sword of the Beast - Follows a samurai on the run, exploring themes of loyalty and betrayal.
- Bushi no Ichibun - Explores the life of a samurai dealing with moral conflicts.
- Kagemusha - Involves themes of identity and honor in a historical Japanese setting.
- Seppuku - Focuses on the code of samurai and the consequences of honor.
- The Assassin - Delves into the life of an assassin with themes of morality and consequence.
- Red Shadow - Blend of action and drama in a samurai-themed story.
- Azumi - Features a young assassin on a journey of revenge and self-discovery.
- Shogun Assassin - Combines action and revenge in a samurai context, similar to Zatoichi.
- The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi - A direct continuation of the Zatoichi legacy with similar themes.
- Ichi the Killer - Explores themes of violence and retribution with a unique narrative style.
- Killing - A look at the life of a samurai faced with difficult moral choices.
- The Outrage - Several narratives woven into one, similar to the storytelling style.
- Ninja Scroll - An action-packed animated film with a strong protagonist and samurai elements.
- The Wolf Brigade - Dystopian action with strong themes of violence and vengeance.
- Mifune: The Last Samurai - A documentary about a legendary samurai actor; overlaps with samurai culture.
- Kurozuka - A dark fantasy with samurai elements and a unique narrative style.
- Tale of the Princess Kaguya - Visually stunning with elements of Japanese mythology and honor.
- Mugen no Junin - A film adaptation focusing on a lone swordsman seeking redemption.
- Shogun - A miniseries exploring samurai culture and intrigue during Japan's feudal era.
- Samurai Jack - Animated series featuring a samurai lost in time, focusing on honor and battles.
- Baki - An animated series with martial arts themes and fierce battles.
- Aiko - Follows a warrior on personal quests, touching on themes of love and revenge.
- Hana no Asuka-gumi! - A dramatic tale of yakuza and honor with strong character arcs.
- Miyamoto - A story of a wandering warrior, focusing on character depth and struggles.
- Samurai Rebellion - Themes of loyalty and rebellion in a traditional samurai setting.
- Tokyo Ghoul - Explores themes of violence and survival, with a complex protagonist.
- Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai - Modern take on the samurai code set in the urban landscape.
- The Three Musketeers - Focuses on a group of heroes bonded by loyalty and honor.
- Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance - A tale of a lone swordsman and his child navigating through betrayal.
- The Samurai - Explores the intricate lifestyle and values of samurai culture.
- The Myth of the American Sleepover - Coming-of-age story with similar character conflicts amidst cultural struggles.
- The Grandmaster - Dramatic portrayal of martial arts and themes of honor and legacy.
- Gangs of Wasseypur - Epic saga focusing on revenge and power struggles in gangster culture.
Last updated: 2024-10-02 11:18:16
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2004 | United States of America | History | 22481 | 6 | Movie | Released | |
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1961 | Japan | Action | 132842 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | NR |
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1962 | Japan | Action | 41569 | 8 | Movie | Released | NR |
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2003 | United States of America | Action | 1209380 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | R |
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2003 | New Zealand | Drama | 476104 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | |
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2010 | Japan | Action | 69117 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
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1958 | Japan | Action | 42793 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 8 |
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1973 | Japan | Action | 16616 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | NR |
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1962 | Japan | Action | 70760 | 8.6 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 10 |
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2002 | Japan | Drama | 25755 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 11 |
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1950 | Japan | Crime | 182708 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 12 |
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1965 | Japan | Action | 3125 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 13 |
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1980 | Japan | Drama | 38575 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 14 |
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2015 | China | Action | 18133 | 6.3 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 15 |
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2001 | Japan | Action | 966 | 5.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 16 |
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2003 | Japan | Adventure | 15215 | 6.7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 17 |
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1980 | Japan | Action | 11381 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | |
| 18 |
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2001 | Japan | Action | 60571 | 7 | Movie | Released | |
| 19 |
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2018 | Japan | Action | 1347 | 6.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 20 |
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1964 | United States of America | Crime | 2545 | 6.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 21 |
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1993 | Japan | Action | 41263 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 22 |
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2016 | Japan | Biography | 1396 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 23 |
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2008 | Japan | Action | 545 | 6.8 | Serie | Ended | |
| 24 |
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2024 | United States of America | Adventure | 161665 | 8.7 | Serie | Returning Series | TV-MA |
| 25 |
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2001 | United States of America | Action | 60560 | 8.5 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
| 26 |
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2018 | Japan | Action | 9226 | 6.8 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
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2019 | Japan | Romance | 608 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 28 |
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1967 | Japan | Drama | 14297 | 8.3 | Movie | Released | NR |
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2014 | Japan | Action | 67425 | 7.7 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 30 | 1999 | France | Crime | 98024 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | ||
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2011 | United States of America | Action | 112550 | 5.7 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 32 | 1972 | Japan | Action | 8996 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | ||
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2014 | Germany | Fantasy | 1723 | 5.7 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 34 | 2011 | United States of America | Romance | 4733 | 6.3 | Movie | Released | ||
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2013 | Hong Kong | Action | 37040 | 6.6 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
