The titular "tarantula" is a murderous woman who, along with the brother who is in love with her, kill without warrant because they are wealthy & above the law. Kyoshiro the homeless masterless wandering samurai has nothing to lose, & no scruples anyway, so can reproach even the powerful with ease. He is thus, for all that he has broad streaks of villainy all his own, a champion of the people by default.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Raizō IchikawaNemuri Kyoshiro | Nemuri Kyoshiro |
 Mako MidoriNot listed | Not listed |
 Yūsuke KawazuNot listed | Not listed |
| MMaka SarijoNot listed | Not listed |
 Mako SanjōNot listed | Not listed |
 Fumio WatanabeNot listed | Not listed |
 Minori TeradaNot listed | Not listed |
 Saburo DateNot listed | Not listed |