The Definitive Watch Order & Chronological Timeline
Released: 1957 // Runtime: 58m // Rating: 0.0
First of nine films based on the novel. The first live-action adaptation focuses on the origins of how Akadô Suzunosuke learned his skills as a swordsman.
Released: 1957 // Runtime: 57m // Rating: 0.0
In the first two films we learn the character's origins, including his childhood and how he learned his fighting skills. Later, he must face his friend, who has joined a gang of criminals.
Released: 1957 // Runtime: 50m // Rating: 0.0
The heroic warrior uses his magical powers and great sword skills to battle a criminal gang who all wear devil outfits.
Suzunosuke visits a martial arts master and tries to learn the 'Vacuum Slash,' a secret technique of producing tornadoes.
Released: 1957 // Runtime: 70m // Rating: 0.0
The swordsman again crosses paths with the murderous Devil Mask Gang -- who as the name suggests, all wear hideous devil masks.
Released: 1957 // Runtime: 64m // Rating: 0.0
The magical swordsman battles a gang of cutthroats, who are led by a peg-legged villain.
Released: 1958 // Runtime: 71m // Rating: 0.0
Suzunosuke faces perhaps his wildest foes. This evil gang is lead by a one-eyed birdman and other demonic creatures.
Released: 1958 // Runtime: 60m // Rating: 0.0
Suzunosuke continues his battle with the Skull Mask gang in a booby-trapped cave.
Suzunosuke must finish his battle with the Skull Mask Gang—while facing a cave man as well.