Zato Ichi: Blind Swordsman Tribute 15 years old

A hidden gem has arrived in the form of a stage play performed in tribute to a pair of Japan’s greatest stars. On the 35th anniversary of his becoming an entertainer Matsudaira Ken chose to honor his mentor, the legendary superstar Katsu Shintaro by portraying Zato Ichi, the Blind Swordsman in a play based on the original film on the same stage that Katsu had played the role 40 years before in a stage presentation. Not pleased with the direction that Zato Ichi’s image had been taken in some productions, he has breathed new life into the character by following the image that Katsu Shintaro had created for his signature role.

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Zato Ichi: Blind Swordsman Tribute Cast

Name	Character
Tamao Nakamura She was 70, now 85 years old
Makiya Yamaguchi He was 36, now 51 years old

Zato Ichi: Blind Swordsman Tribute Crew

Name	Department