Zatoichi is blind, but he has a phenomenal keen ear and he can accurately navigate in the space. Moreover, in all Japan he has no equal in the sword play, though there is still some who doubt in this. Zatoichi is a skilled masseur and could live a peaceful life, to have a family and be loved ... But life on the edge of the blade does not allow him to take the risk by those who close and dear to him. And that’s why he is always alone. This is his fate.