I'm a Third-generation American Japanese woman, who has seen both versions of Shogun. I totally loved the 1980's TV miniseries but appreciate this adaptation so much more. This version was so authentic, allowing me to be transported back to, what I imagine 16th Century Japan would have been like. Kudos to all of you. I have found a new sense of Pride in my culture. It was hard to be proud of my culture while growing up, because of Pearl Harbor. Again, deeply grateful. Job well done.....
@QuotenwagnerianerАй бұрын
I think Pearl Harbour was the least reason to not be proud of japanese heritage. The way the japanese behaved throughout the indo-pacific leading up to and during WW2 was a disgrace in its totality.
@machiskyblade7 ай бұрын
I'm just so happy Hiroyuki Sanada is also producing this epic show! What a legend!
@hanlee33456 ай бұрын
he is the reason the show was mostly Japanese spoken(makes it so much more authentic)
@hex1c8 ай бұрын
Hiroyuki is a gem.
@notoriginal13727 ай бұрын
He’s a legend.
@mpg39466 ай бұрын
We need him starring in more Hollywood TV and films. He's a legit movie star.
@GryphonHall6 ай бұрын
So, essentially, Hiroyuki became the Toranaga to the entire cast. Wow. Just Wow.
@P.Whitestrake6 ай бұрын
He's the shogun both on-screen & off-screen.
@hdlam15 ай бұрын
Agreed. I think Hiroyuki amazingly displayed quiet servant leadership, supporting and uplifting his colleagues. Good example for me to emulate. Thanks.
@okitasan8 ай бұрын
10:51 this is one of those details that millions of informed audience members would notice (and have noticed for a long, long time when it comes to samurai/katana when represented in western movies, vs how they are in real life and how they usually represented in Japanese movies). It's a small thing, but small things do add up. Major respect to the creators for going that far to make sure it's right. This also relates to what Hiroyuki Sanada says at 16:43 -- Both Hollywood and Japan have so many deep seated archetypes/tropes/stereotypes/traditions what have you when it comes to samurai and jidaigeki. It is *so* awesome that they went above and beyond to make something that is authentic, yet breaks away from those tropes. I'm certain it would never have happened were it a solely Japanese production, but it also never could've happened right without Japanese professional involvement. Just from two episodes alone it's clear this show is something special.
@johnmcc58967 ай бұрын
What kind words from Hiroyuki to praise Anna. Thank you for making this series. It's been great every week
@RoyKoopaling6 ай бұрын
They all seem like such lovely people. It’s an amazing accomplishment. I hope it wins all the awards.
@donnau37356 ай бұрын
Hiroyuki Sanada in person is just so humble, almost embarrassed by the accolades being heaped on him, and so quiet spoken as opposed to the character that he portrays. He absolutely lives the character. Such great acting! He is so graceful and mesmerizing in how he commands your attention when he steps into the scene. He always looks so elegant and classy in these interviews! And being such a GORGEOUS badass doesn't hurt either🤤🤩😘!!!
@paulhandidjaja157926 күн бұрын
Yes. He is. So humble. Really excellent producer. Very detailed.
@mitchmatt60027 ай бұрын
The love, time and effort that everyone poured into this show really shines through - it's wonderful!
@aikankei7 ай бұрын
A superb film that shows what happens when teamwork combines with cultural diligence.
@luiscmyk08247 ай бұрын
Hiro-san is definitely the heart of this show.
@hanlee33456 ай бұрын
This show better win the award shows in almost every category or we riot
@IronFreee7 ай бұрын
Thank you Japan for ignoring the current idiotic Hollywood trends and just focusing on telling a story the best you can. Thank you for trying your best to represent that fascinating historical context with its culture and politics. Thank you for respecting your audience instead of trying to spoon feed it with badly written nonsense.
@CruzR11117 ай бұрын
Absolute masterpiece. Love it ❤ I rewatched the 1st episode an hour after with husband and he actually stayed awake which is rare for him. (He’d into had 3.5 hours sleep and had worked 15 hours. I couldn’t help myself and I watched the other 2 eps without him. I will be happy to rewatch. I was blown away by all the minute details and nuances as well as the grand scale of everything. Such a brilliant series!
@nunya42447 ай бұрын
So happy for him, he deserves the recognition. Love him to pieces!
@adriantoth16397 ай бұрын
Outstanding work! Hiroyuki became a living legend. I'm filled with respect and admiration. Greetings from Canada 🇨🇦
@marcusliou63407 ай бұрын
Omg when Anna is about to cry... These guys definitely were close
@DespiadaNamira7 ай бұрын
For those wondering, listen from about 18:18, that's where Hiro says what makes her tear up (in a good way, of course!)
@bubdubchub7 ай бұрын
This is an absolute masterpiece of a series. Congratulations! 🎉
@poilagratter24178 ай бұрын
Thank you, that was very interesting. Excellent series.
@larryclevelandUSMC7 ай бұрын
THIS SHOW IS AMAZING!!!
@CodeZero86 ай бұрын
SHOGUN definitely a masterpiece 10/10 every single episode! Just WOW!
@rindahlestari51036 ай бұрын
Absolutely engaging, amazing series. Stunning from a visual perspective and captivating in its story and acting! Remarkable!!!
@harpsicelloАй бұрын
Such a good panel, thank you so much!
@RajDeelish8 ай бұрын
What a masterpiece.
@salvadorpereira50848 ай бұрын
great interview
@Shado092466 ай бұрын
Great series, you can tell that the crew that worked on it strived to make it authentic
@theloniousm43377 ай бұрын
10:20 the one knock I have on the series (and its a very small knock) is the filming location was obviously the Pacific Northwest and not Japan. You might see some of those pine/fir trees and shrubbery in Northern Honshu or Hokkaido but not Osaka or Shizuoka.
If only Mulan was done this way and written by Chinese authors
@NinoskaMariaPaz6 ай бұрын
Where is Cosmos Jarvis? He was great!!!
@michaelrmurphy27344 ай бұрын
Thanks to Canon and SONY, I LOVE Japan! I told that to the Japanese ambassador to Canada when I met him. And of course now, I LOVE JPOP! But I can't learn Japanese. It would take all the charm out of Jpop if I did! If I lived in New York, I would be a regular at the Japan Society. I love Japanese movies and media!
@kakyoukuzuki7 ай бұрын
*TONARAGA-SAMA!*
@besscollins31636 ай бұрын
Did Anna spend a significant amount of time in the US because her English is definitely American English?
@bonglesnodkins329Ай бұрын
Yes, her parents are Japanese but she was raised mainly in the USA.
@CartGoBroom7 ай бұрын
anna sawai showing her tongue is soooo hootttt
@MangaSamte5 ай бұрын
@4:11 The comment about audiences becoming more accepting of reading subtitles has to be more for English speaking countries particularly the USA because I think non native English speaking countries are pretty used to it.
@bhoqeem19756 ай бұрын
Where's Cosmo?
@mollusca-66 ай бұрын
they are all so introverted, omg hahaha
@trex14485 ай бұрын
Interesting they didn't invite the Pachinko cast to an event.
@komplexxor6 ай бұрын
10/10
@alesh22758 ай бұрын
Why is the host only asking Justin? There are 2 showrunners!
@TOOTOO-f6v7 ай бұрын
hes white. This show caters to whites.
@Topschmok7 ай бұрын
What do you mean? Rachel was asked a very thought out question at 12:36
@BreezyE-d3n6 ай бұрын
I just don't think it was diverse enough lol
@peetabells5 ай бұрын
How?
@tjk34307 ай бұрын
"...only worked 10 months on show." I'm going to interpret that in the worst way meaning I fear for Mariko's survival in the show.
@makob32795 ай бұрын
Japan actors were brilliant especially characters of Mariko Toranaga and Fuji . Jarvis as a Blackthorne was a biggest movie disaster , unconvincing, lacking passion , showing mostly a kind of a moron face
@tiagoinacio1676 ай бұрын
it's a great show, very well made, produced, acted and so on. but if one goes for authenticity with the Japanese language and subtitles, and rightly so, isn't it a bit of a cop out to have the Portuguese speak English? either go full on, or don't,
@emjdedios6 ай бұрын
might have been too many subtitles for a western audience. it's an fx production after all. i was pretty blown away tbh
@bonglesnodkins329Ай бұрын
Bad idea. The translation scenes are key, and if the audience had needed to read through two sets of subtitles, one for Japanese, one for Portuguese, it would have lessened the power and themes of the story. (That does also mean the story will work less well for audiences who speak neither English nor Japanese, but hey ho.)
@OscarBSilao7 ай бұрын
The White Savior Trope
@Thorvir6 ай бұрын
what is he saving? he is trapped in a foreign country with no control over what happens to himself or anybody else . Also its based on a real story .
@peetabells5 ай бұрын
How? He was Toranaga's plaything. Mariko died. He adapted the Japanese way. Again...how?
@manK20227 ай бұрын
As for me - disappoinment so far. Pity. I have read a book , have listened ABs, and I have seen previous tv vesion 80 several times. This new one- no music at all, a lack of genius loci , dull colours... Deformation of a story - eg. a brutal illogical end with cannons of 4. episode- Use "sniper" cannons to eliminate enemy, who is in proximity etc, etc.... . The cast- in version 80 much better. Nevertheless I will follow next episodes. New version is aimed on VG kids.
@madden127 ай бұрын
Damn son, u are so hard to please. I disagree with you
@manK20227 ай бұрын
@@madden12 i can be your grandfather.
@tjk34307 ай бұрын
I'm glad I didn't see '1980 or read the book before seeing this show because I'm loving it. Would visit the original afterwards.
@manK20227 ай бұрын
@@tjk3430 I recommend to everybody to read a book- immediately. You could finish it in 6 - 8 days. You could understand much better what going on there and enjoy a story. An Audiobook narrated by Ralph Lister, is terrible. He made Blackthorne in an agressive way. (Not only my opinion). I am lucky to hear AB Shogun also in another language ( even 2 versions) - absolutely superb experience.. I recommend also a non- fiction book- Samurai William, by Giles Milton.v
@theultimatewarlord694207 ай бұрын
@@manK2022The show already has everything explained and acted out clearly and concisely in a flowing manner thus far. I don't need to read the book to understand anything further. Edit: Even if the show had altered a few aspects of the book to incorporate their own authenticity into it, it's still, I believe, very true to the sense of the book, and, obviously, stays very true to how every thought and action was accurately (definitely not perfectly for the sake of originality) portrayed back then during 1600
@maryannmorningstar56825 ай бұрын
So disappointing The movie falls short of the original Shogun which is a classic.