Picture: Anamorphic Widescreen. The elements are in fair shape. They do show the marks of time, like some spots, grain, and softness here and there, but overall contrast and color are in good shape. There are a couple of night scenes, including the finale, that are a bit too dark and could maybe use some tweaking. But, as a fan of 60's era Japanese film, and especially comparing it to the terrible grainy, washed out Zatoichi vhs, the transfer should be more than adequate for fans of the genre.

Sound: Japanese Mono. Optional English subtitles. Very decent sound transfer. Because of its age, it has some of the requisite weaknesses, is low and needs a little push, as well as some pops and minor bits of hiss. Overall all though, as a fan, I expect such things and the presentation is fine. Great sub translation.

Extras: Chapter Selections--- Collectable poster --- Trailers for Fight Zatoichi Fight, Adventures of Zatoichi, Zatoichi's Revenge.

Conclusion: Fair entry into a fantastic series. Home Vision does a nice, serviceable job with the affordable transfer, and the addition of a neat poster helps one forgive the lack of extras.