Series Description:
“Shōgun” is a 2024 historical drama series adapted from James Clavell’s 1975 novel. Set in 1600s feudal Japan, the narrative centers on John Blackthorne, portrayed by Cosmo Jarvis, an English navigator shipwrecked in a land with an unfamiliar culture. His arrival disrupts the existing power dynamics, particularly affecting Lord Yoshii Toranaga, played by Hiroyuki Sanada, a shrewd daimyo embroiled in political rivalries. Anna Sawai stars as Lady Mariko, a woman of invaluable skills but dishonorable family ties, who must prove her value and allegiance.
The series has been lauded for its meticulous attention to historical detail, compelling performances, and high production values. Critics have noted its immersive portrayal of Japan’s feudal past, with The Times describing it as a “stunning, lethal reinvention of James Clavell’s epic novel.”
“Shōgun” has achieved significant acclaim, making history as the first Japanese-language series to win a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series. Its first season secured 18 awards at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, setting a new record for the most awarded single season in Emmy history.
Additional Details:
- Official Page
- Year of Debut: 2024
- Type of Series: Live-Action
- TV Channel/Platform: FX and Hulu
- Awards: Nominated Emmy Award
- IMDB Link
Cast:
- Cosmo Jarvis: Pilot Major John Blackthorne
- Hiroyuki Sanada: Lord Yoshii Toranaga
- Anna Sawai: Toda Mariko
- Tadanobu Asano: Kashigi Yabushige
- Fumi Nikaido: Ochiba No Kata (Lady Ochiba)
- Tokuma Nishioka: Toda Hiromatsu
- Takehiro Hira: Ishido Kazunari
- Ako: Daiyoin Lady Iyo
- Shinnosuke Abe: Toda Buntaro
- Yasunari Takeshima: Muraji
- Hiroto Kanai: Kashigi Omi
- Toshi Toda: Sugiyama
- Hiro Kanagawa: Igurashi
- Junichi Tajiri: Uejiro
- Néstor Carbonell: Vasco Rodrigues
- Yuki Kura: Yoshi Nagakado
- Tommy Bastow: Father Martin Alvito
- Moeka Hoshi: Usami Fuji
- Yoriko Dōguchi: Kiri No Kata
- Yuka Kouri: Kiku
- Yuki Kedoin: Takemaru
- Mako Fujimoto: Shizu No Kata
- Haruno Niiyama: Natsu No Kata
- Hiromoto Ida: Kiyama ukon Sadanaga
- Takeshi Kurokawa: Ohno Harunobu
Crew:
- Creators: Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks
- Producer: Hiroyuki Sanada
Show Trailer:
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