Fight, Zatoichi, Fight

A blind swordsman who navigates a dangerous world with calm humor and swift justice. He shows a strong sense of responsibility for the infant’s safety, vowing to deliver him and protect him on the journey. Despite his wanderer lifestyle, he acts with a strict personal code, choosing non-lethal restraint when possible yet delivering lethal blows to those who threaten the child.

A silkworm cocoon broker who treats the baby as leverage in a larger debt and denial of marriage. He displays duplicitous charm, quickness to violence, and a willingness to manipulate others to protect his plans. His confrontation with Ichi reveals a ruthless hunger for control and a failure to accept responsibility.

Leader of the pursuing Monju assassins who tracks Ichi with relentless persistence. He embodies a strategic, calculating killer who underestimates Ichi’s resolve. His final clash with Ichi punctuates the film's tension about power and vendetta.

A senior boss who joins forces with Waheji’s men when the Monju clan shows its strength. He proves pragmatic and resourceful, willing to help when a larger payoff is asked. His presence heightens the sense that the criminal underworld is a sprawling, opportunistic network.

A woman who initially uses Ichi as cover but later becomes a reluctant ally as she questions her path. She exhibits streetwise cunning and adaptability, showing both restraint and boldness as the stakes rise around the child.

A temple priest who weighs the fate of the child and suggests temple guardianship. He represents a community's protective instincts and the tension between duty to a child and the choices of travelers.