Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo: the film

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Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo: the film

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Hello UY fans,

This past two weeks I watched to Zatoichi movies: On the Road and Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo.

For some reason these movies remind me of The Hulk TV shows. I think it's because they always seem to end with the hero moving on in sadness and alone.

In any case these Zatoichi movies were great. Katsu Shintaro is really funny in the role of Zatoichi and the sword play is quite entertaining. Mifune Toshiro was great in his Yojimbo role as expected. Especially when he mocks his boss, "Sensei!"

I'll have to go back and read all the UY stories of Zato-Ino and marvel of the retelling/storytelling of Mr. Sakai.

Peace,

maka
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