This popped on my Netflix "you would like queue" so I gave a try. Dang a winner if you like ronin-samurai flicks with lots of killing bad guys, done well. The age old story of small town overrun with gangs killing & extorting locals for kicks and cash. Takeshi directed this with humor, japanese philosophy, and lots of flair. The most touching scene is around the two geishas and how they came into the geisha world, especially since one of them is her brother. Two scenes are ultra worthy of your time 1. Geisha backstory flashback 2. Final scene - yep and it works! All the actors nailed their roles especially Zatoichi - blind masseuse ( need to see more of this actor). Give this a try - samurai, geishas, yakuza, blood, and awesome sword play... Neatly finished with a ending number to make your smile.