Shōgun | Official Title Sequence | FX

A world comes into view. Watch the Shōgun official title sequence designed by Elastic and scored by composers Atticus Ross, Leopold Ross, and Nick Chuba. FX’s Shōgun is now streaming on Hulu.
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Based on James Clavell’s novel, FX’s Shōgun is set in Japan in the year 1600 at the dawn of a century-defining civil war. Lord Yoshii Toranaga is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him, when a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village.
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[@FXNetworks]

Them: How many times have you watched the title sequence? Us: Yes.

[@themanwnoname3454]

🥳🥳

[@evavidal1980]

is so hipnotic.... i cant remenber😅

[@dracarysgowda]

I am watching again now

[@liamlvp3886]

0:38 I'm really like this part ...bum..bum..bum... Sound like drum sounds. Very very epic. I remember Mad Max Fury Road also has epic drum sounds. Anyway, thanks for making this tv show. There are still 8 remain episodes to go but I'm quite confident in their quality.

[@motorola9956]

Bad PR. Real power does not need affirmation.

[@alann0109]

Watching Japanese speaking ACTUAL JAPANESE in the show that depicts Japan is a blessing by itself, every movies and shows should do the same! After just 2 eps and I already loved it a lot!

[@knaditya8228]

@@reedwill953u need to understand that it’s kinda hard to find people who speak Portuguese, English and Japanese while also are a good actors 😅 atleast I think that’s the reason why they made all the Portuguese into English.

[@alann0109]

@@reedwill953 haha me too

[@alann0109]

@@knaditya8228 well.... let's all agree the Portuguese don't have the "Main Characters" superpower 😅

[@knaditya8228]

@@reedwill953 😂😂 I said that because my friend told me he heard it in an interview so I wasn’t sure of the source. I am laughing looking at my original comment tho 😂😂

[@ubelmensch]

And the best thing, no black or indians for "representation" at all!

[@jackson4162]

This intro shows the duality of this era. The beauty of Japan with it’s impressive culture and what is underneath the culture, sheer brutality.

[@ExecutorGCW]

Here I am after finishing the show, appreciating its true beauty. What a masterpiece.

[@mrCharcutier]

Pilot should've gone home.

[@avxway]

masterful storytelling 10/10

[@huytran6696]

@@mrCharcutier its based in real life and real life Blackthorne its foever stay in japan until his death

[@____Carnage____]

@@huytran6696 Inspired would be more accurate. The story itself is purely fiction but it’s inspired from the real life story of William Adams

[@amon__7187]

Ending was disappointing

[@jackson857]

The best new show of 2024.

[@DavidPeacock1972]

@@Avignon_Pope Wow you must HAVE seen all the shows of 2024 so far. There, fixed it for you.

[@hendranatanael3875]

*One of the best show of 2024.

[@zoinksscoob6523]

​@@Avignon_Pope Someone being condescending is mad when they're being condescended. What a hypocrite 😂

[@Avignon_Pope]

🥱​🥱🥱​@@zoinksscoob6523

[@Avignon_Pope]

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[@Viktorreznov1942]

You know a shows good when it has an intro like this.

[@tuvanuner3045]

The intro is as epic as the series.

[@Brendissimo1]

Basically every show on streaming has an intro like this these days. It's almost obligatory. Now this one is good, but it really says nothing about the show's overall quality.

[@Viktorreznov1942]

@@Brendissimo1 Thought you did something 🤓🤓🤓

[@Brendissimo1]

@@Viktorreznov1942 What are you trying to say?

[@Viktorreznov1942]

@Brendissimo1 That you're a loser lol. It's a good intro for a good show, all I'm saying. Whatever you're coping with is irrelevant

[@Deadeye012011]

First 2 episodes were great. Hiroyuki Sanada has been the stand out so far. He owns every scene he's in.

[@ahmedrefaat2060]

Expeted from such a legend ❤

[@thegentlesadnessofthings]

Just finished “Shogun" and i’m so glad i was able to experience such an amazing piece of art. Thank you to everyone involved. I’m very sad to know there won’t be a season 2 since this is covering the whole book. I will miss this universe and these characters a lot… now all we have left is our imagination.

[@Shivang4]

There is now it's confirmed 🎉

[@Legendcrunch100]

There will be Season 2 and 3 but just beyond the novel, just hoping it would be still good.

[@Kiu_8]

The zen garden presentation of this as it gets increasingly more crowded by foreign influences and then just totally goes into bellicose disarray is amazing; not only is the show great, the intro sequence is too. Hopeful for some great success for this series in terms of viewership and rewards, it fully deserves it.

[@CLSGL]

You know the show is good and story-rich when the title sequence itself tells a story

[@noONExdd]

the only show that I watched every episode without skipping a sec from opening to end credits

[@JZL-Arkerivon]

They have such a rich history of culture

[@messiahftw8696]

who doesn't?

[@nozel7922]

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[@Seako7]

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[@saucelord780]

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[@mamenggaluh8897]

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[@michaelfilippino2392]

This intro reminds me a lot of the intro to Vikings. So much visual storytelling that shows you exactly what kind of world you're entering. Truly sublime.

[@darthuchiha1418]

Shogun totally has that Game of Thrones / House of the Dragon feeling with this intro

[@Indeeee]

​@AemondBlackKillernah HOTD is just as great

[@travisspazz1624]

House of the Dragon wishes.

[@GeoAce777]

Shōgun is AWESOME hover this intro is too soft.

[@Richard-Espanol]

​@@Indeeee hahaha nah

[@amwazdraws6890]

don't compare it with that garbage

[@sthoma177]

Iconic intro. Beautifully understated. Typically pilot episodes are slow for me and I don’t usually become invested until 2nd or 3rd episode. This was not the case for me with this show. I was totally bought in immediately.

[@AidanaTrachtenberg]

Hey I recommend Fued: Swans v Capote. It's absolutely amazing 👏. One of the best shows of 2024 for me.

[@raynerstuelgalid]

I thought the costume designer could have done better with Blackthorne. He was a European mariner of the 1600s, an age when England was just barely out of the Dark Ages. In Episode 1, he was shown as a rough, bearded, long-haired and bedraggled seaman. Sea life was basic, dirty and terrible in those centuries, more so in privateer ships. I thought the series should have him slowly become refined as he learned the finer culture of the Japanese, but no, one episode, he was a dirty ruffian, and the next, bathed and gotten a haircut, he looks like a modern-day well-fed white man with very unlike seaman behaviour. That was actually a key narrative in the James Clavell's novel: Blackthorne/Anjin-san had to learn and adapt in the more subtle (and not necessarily less dangerous) ways of the Japanese. And, to me, the ultimate way in which he embraced the Japanese way was when he willingly commits to do seppuku-now, that's one character arc for you.

[@aebking]

Same

[@Wasthere73]

@@raynerstuelgalid White man doing seppuku is so immersion breaking lmao

[@jhmiyasaka]

​@@Wasthere73 on the contrary. It shows the character's evolution. From a simple sailor/pirate, that has no leashes or absolutely no empathy to any of those locals, to someone who learned their way and philosophy, who understood their fight, and who was fed up with all the meaningless deaths, specially of those he deemed to be because of himself.

[@DeFuZeRO]

Man I'm honored because I got to see this masterpiece. Every episode was so good and they kept getting better and better right until the finale. I'm left fulfilled and satisfied. Just wanted to hear this intro one more time. Best mini series I've seen in years.

[@dannysalvatore221]

Without a doubt a wonderful opening... especially because it begins with a hopeful tone of peace, and then turns into darkness until reaching a terrifying tone called "War" A great musical work, my respects.

[@musiconly7447]

you sound boring AF

[@JZL-Arkerivon]

Wow 🤩. This show is amazing I’ve been waiting to this kind of an authentic portrayal of pre industrial Japan 🇯🇵. Makes me want to to visit the country with my family even more

[@ShadowofFenrir]

im confused a bit though john blackthorne was not the persons name it was william adams, so why name him john Blackthorne ?

[@JZL-Arkerivon]

@@ShadowofFenrir because it’s a fictional novel story based on true events. So they have the real people different names

[@merotheagent1084]

What an amazing show. I never get enough of seeing this title sequence play in each episode. Gives me goosebumps every time lol.

[@polytopey]

Whoever thought of this opening scene, deserve bonuses multiple times. The ships "messing up" the "砂紋 samon (ripple marks ?)" - a symbol of harmony - then a helmet of a samurai appears. I interpret it as an analogy to the arrival of Western ships, and later the Blackship of Commodore Perry (1853), that literally "disrupt" Japan, and later transformed it into a ruthless militaristic state.

[@heimdal8]

Transformed into a ruthless militaristic state? They were always that. The opening up of Japan - apart from modernizing the country - only led to them starting to think about expanding beyond their own shores.

[@JackMeoff46]

The kabuto appears because Toranaga always had hidden intentions of becoming shōgun.

[@JackMeoff46]

Also dude, this show is set in the sengoku jidai. What you described wouldn’t happen for another 200 years. Toranaga (Ieyasu) cut off Japan from the rest of the world upon becoming shōgun

[@loonie5468]

It could. Truth be told, it could also be referring to the failed Mongol invasions of the 13th century or so, after which their divine Emperor lost actual power as the local feudal warlords gained it, all the way until that power shift culminated in the Sengoku Jidai. So the sequence is an apt representation of Japan past, present (during the time of the show itself) and future.

[@Dfathurr]

0:26 notice the crest (Mon) of three hollylock leaves. in the series, this is the crest of Toranaga In real life, this is the crest of Tokugawa clan, whom Tokugawa Ieyasu, inspiration for Yoshii Toranaga, come from

[@P.Whitestrake]

We know.

[@jorgeropero359]

Hey man, the "mon", clan's symbol, on the sand isn't the from the Toranaga. It's from, I think, Yobushige's Clan. Toranaga's is on the sails of the three ships, Just before the castle appears.

[@alfamulia0]

One of those series opening that i never skip

[@TimoCruz177]

its crazy how good a show turns out when you have passionate people involved in it that respects the source material and wants to make something great out of it...

[@ninthefrog3911]

Favourite show of the year

[@iSpeciaIist]

This is one of those opening themes that grows on you

[@thedakon]

Just discovered this series, I couldn’t stop, it’s one of the best depictions of Japan at that time, it’s epic!

[@burningrabbit7278]

"Oh, I'll skip the intro" Me: "We don't do that here."

[@TheCulturalBomb]

Thank you FX for a wonderful special show.

[@messiahftw8696]

I really want an extended 8-12 minutes version of this. Make it happen guys!

[@AidanaTrachtenberg]

Thank you, FX and Hulu. Shogun, so far, is excellent, intriguing, good acting, and beautiful visuals. I can't wait for each week 🤗 ☺️.

[@user-pm1tl9lb9h]

サムネの大坂城天守が素晴らしすぎる 望楼型天守だった秀吉大坂城天守をよく再現されている

[@y.edittclare5643]

このオープニングの映像と音楽は本当に素晴らしくこれからはじまる物語にワクワクさせられるし壮大なイメージが広がる。

[@beckaj4933]

Excellent series, I don't miss a single episode!!!

[@taylorperkins581]

This is absolutely beautiful. This show will be an instant classic. The first episodes were perfect!!!!’

[@pjayx7320]

I wouldn't get my hopes up just yet. While the show seems to be going okay so far (4eps at the time of this comment), it's still a bit early to say how it's going to be the rest of the episodes. FX is after all Disney owned.

[@piotrgowacki6204]

After final scene of the show, I had to listen to that masterpiece of theme music again. And again. And again. And again...

[@Lycanthropus]

This composition captures the essence of Shogun perfectly: Beautiful and Brutal

[@Mr.Possums]

Title sequence is absolutely beautiful and so is the show!

[@wcw2793]

I really want and need an extended version of this theme.

[@CLSGL]

Same! Especially the somber, almost worry inducing vibe that lasts from 0:01 until 0:37

[@Kevin_cochin]

I dont shape the wind, i only study it.

[@degaite]

The costumes are beautiful and a star feature of this epic masterpiece. The costumers deserve a heap of praise.

[@DrCruel]

(cough) Nice job making Mariko a naginata expert too. Why not cast Brie Larson or Danai Gurira instead.

[@murk4552]

​@@DrCruelWho is Mariko?

[@DrCruel]

@@murk4552 Ms Marvel Japan apparently.

[@P.Whitestrake]

​@@DrCruel You know that Japanese high-class women can fight & use weapons. There are some female samurai in history, a legion of them. Even ninjas had female members in it. It's not uncommom for adult females of the high class to be able to use weapon. It's also make sense for the time setting because Japan was in a civil war for decades. Everybody who are related to the warring clans had to know how to fight. I'm as anti-woke as the next guy, but your snarky anti-woke rhetoric is just as tiresome as the woke.

[@Steelhart69420]

@@P.Whitestrake thank you, western people that aren't familiar with Japanese history don't understand that there is actual historical precedent for this, even if it's a bit exaggerated specifically for TV. It's also such a lame nitpick when there are so many good things about this show to talk about. To even compare this show to any of Marvel's recent shitpiles is a disgrace.

[@LastOfGamers]

We need season 2, 3, 4 and more! The producer said he is up for s2 if there's a good story!

[@SomeFactsYouMightNotKnow]

Pls dont sleep on this show!!!!

[@jmenax78]

Masterpiece. Only 1 bad thing: is a one and done series. Only 1 season. Maybe it's better that way.

[@julioareck]

They're already working on seasons 2 and 3.

[@jmenax78]

@@julioareck I know. And they already covered the whole book. I hope they don't GoTnize it.

[@julioareck]

@@jmenax78 The book's main characters are based on real historical people, so the showrunners said the next seasons will take those real stories as the basis.

[@SmashingTacoz]

whoever thought of this sequence had a great idea because the sand's suppose to symbolize the ocean and the rocks/trees obviously represents land so on so forth

[@janethammons7057]

This is my 4th and have also watched episodes 1 and 2 3 times … soon to be 4th!

[@mbank3832]

when you're stuffed in a sushi buffet but you already ordered 100+ of salmon and white tuna sashimi and they are coming in your way, fast

[@CarnytheM-mv5uo]

In my humble opinion, any great work in stage & theatre, film, television, and even video games are always remembered for their musical direction. This new “re-adaptation” miniseries also did not disappoint as I have the entire soundtrack, and have listened to it a lot. I am glad this was made and released, something we can all love, appreciate and learn pretty dang good (albeit somewhat fictionalized) history of our species and when cultures met, worlds collided…

[@user-fp9hf5uu8l]

Would you count things like no country for old men or the birds, which have no soundtrack? I remembered that fact so I guess it counts.

[@CarnytheM-mv5uo]

@@user-fp9hf5uu8l You are correct in some respects. I have also seen The Birds, even without a soundtrack it still has memorable sound editing (their team did a wonderful job). And No Country for Old Men did have music, Carter Benedict Burwell composed it (sorry to say, I haven’t seen that film).

[@CLSGL]

My thoughts precisely. I think music is such a forgotten concept in media, almost an afterthought. My theory is that it’s probably just easier and more cost effective to simply license a couple random songs that loosely fit a vibe or theme. That being said, when a work has great and original music, you can tell they put a lot of heart into it! Same goes for things like video games. Ghost of Tsushima, Batman: Arkham games, etc all have fantastic music and it makes a world of difference

[@CarnytheM-mv5uo]

@@CLSGL Yes, you are indeed correct on all counts.

[@mrreviewer3000]

The music when it shows the Shogun title is just something different and amazing 😍

[@OneofInfinity.]

Goosebumps every time.

[@mr.obvious331]

Finished the show few hours ago and I can’t get this music out of my head

[@ibahibut]

Beautiful, calming, and just an amazing intro! 😤😎👏✨

[@treybone3263]

Incredible show

[@chance1774]

God have I missed iconic shows having intros; I was so relieved to see that this one does 🥰

[@crisppxls]

I love how seamlessly the show transitions to the title sequence, it's so smoothly done with the background music in the episode

[@MrCaptainSisko]

Can’t get it out of my head. Love this show 🙂

[@consarge]

This show is incredible.

[@realtimematrix]

Amazing, can't wait to see the next episode 🙂

[@dominykaszakrys3373]

As a hardcore Nioh fan, this show was a blessing...

[@laxfan727]

Nah this show has Game of Thrones potential. Love that they speak Japanese which ironically might be what "holds" it back to some people. I even think when they are speaking "English" as Portuguese it should've been Portuguese as well but I get why they didnt. Go watch this.

[@CLSGL]

As someone who didn’t watch parasite due to its subtitle heaviness, I am completely hooked on this show. I have to make sure I set time aside for the show so I can pay attention to the subtitles, so I can’t work while I watch it, but honestly it’s a sacrifice I’m willing to take. This show deserves all my attention

[@PratikParija]

So beautiful!

[@ahmarelvirgio823]

This opening sequence really grew on me episode per episode

[@aebking]

Love this show, can't wait to read the book that just arrived!!!

[@Jack_26]

I'm so glad ı watched this show.

[@RA-dq4ro]

Such a beautiful intro & an incredibly good show.

[@j.stalin953]

It's great to see some new story like that, with strong characters and good photography

[@puyaaaa]

0:58 the background noise here is my favourite It's addicting

[@puyaaaa]

Ambient noise*

[@PastorGooch]

Here before the show blows up in the future.

[@pearspeedruns]

I feel like it’s already blown up lol

[@kascnef]

@@pearspeedrunsbigger than the nbc miniseries

[@PastorGooch]

@@pearspeedruns by blow up I mean game of thrones big. Not many people are talking about it on my end at least.

[@bj079]

This series has potential to become a series of the year!!! and if that happens it becomes the next GOT!!

[@tomasgonzalez1435]

And the 2024s emmy and 2025s golden globe for best dramatic series is for…

[@sankharaYT]

This show is INCREDIBLE! Thank you to everyone involved in making it!

[@Hindutva_Mahakal]

Shogun has carved it's way as the masterpiece in our hearts already ❤😮.

[@RissesPeices]

This might be one of the most spine chilling, gorgeous, crazy amazing intro I have ever seen. ngl I had tears 💀

[@OA5ive]

Wish this would be at least two seasons I mean there’s certainly enough story in the book

[@clonehumor]

Greatest title sequence in ages

[@RSAnimism]

I'm caught up now. The show is great.

[@ddaniels6221]

The best opening title sequence since Westworld... hands down. That build up towards the end gives me chills.

[@randallbro6749]

I have nothing to watch now😢 thank you for the incredible show

[@clydefrog1258]

Great show it can’t wait for more

[@ComradeInspector]

I find it cool that Cosmo Jarvis, the main character, Blackthorne, his mother, is in the credits of this show as the production designer. Really cool!

[@flaviuvana2532]

This show is a wonderful work of art. Congrats to everyone involved. Also this intro is one of the best I've ever seen.

[@tundrakrusher]

This series has incredible potential of becoming a successful adaptation from James Clavell's novel.

[@DrCruel]

Thus far, it has helped cement the old 1980s version as the best adaption.

[@pfefferle74]

I'm pretty sure they'll stuff enough wokeness and anti-colonialism into it to enstrange it from its source material or even the true history of William Adams, that the book is based on.

[@DrCruel]

@@pfefferle74 The real problem with the woke isn't their racism, advocacy for exploitation or their blatant colonial imperialism. It isn't even their hypocrisy. It's their respiration.

[@tundrakrusher]

@pfefferle74 So I heard from a ridiculous article. Same kind of entitled complaint behavior on Dragon ball. But it looks so good so far. It's FX's series and Sanada produce it, not Woke Fanatics' nor liberal loonies'.

[@angster4267]

@@pfefferle74and you’re wrong because it had none of that. The show was fantastic

[@pecora31]

Ep 9 really hit hard guys ...

[@MoyaiRo]

It really blew me away

[@DarkLiberatorZone]

I never skipped this intro.

[@setsuna7618]

I will forever remember this intro. The music is simply stunning, menacing and beautifully done!

[@shermangrant963]

So far so good with this show!

[@akiraaviation8577]

I'm sad this show had to go when it did, but I'm glad it exised. Hopefully, this show's success will get the same guys to adapt other books from the Asian Saga.

[@tbeninjatiger]

Taipan would be sick

[@lavenderlatte13]

Shōgun intro totally reminds me of American Gods intro, it’s fantastic

[@Kattieh83]

Shogun in 1980 was wonderful. This version however is league on its own. Absolutelly wonderful. The attention to detail is incredible. Love every second of it

[@marclement24]

One thing that made this show other than its attention to detail so exciting to watch is the unravelling of multiple plots which were based from real events. I guess what people are very interested in are old narratives being debunked and how even japanese people themselves never thought had really happened being shown on screen with the world as they watch each episode, are giving them a new perspective and insights, connecting the dots that led to who, what and where they are now, and why the world is what they are right now. Truly universal in every possible angle of understanding by anyone watching this epic show.

[@Anton_OORer]

Great! 🔥

[@fruitnugget]

Goosebumps ...everytime ❤

[@axel.lundell]

Didn't know Atticus Ross was behind the music until I looked it up today. Epic soundtrack!

[@ulanieldariaux2558]

I adore how atmospheric yet threatening the intro is. Melancholic but also enraged. Crazy good!!!

[@princessxxramo]

My oh my how I love this intro. A Zen garden - peace. Sharp notes in the calm music exerting a peaceful time. Major notes for hope. The garden is revealed to be the sea, and a ship is seen on the horizon - music takes a minor turn. A foreign ship - perhaps Portuguese, Dutch or British. Things are getting tense as the ship is tearing through the shogunate's crest. The Japanese fleet have no choice but to retaliate, departing from the shore. Music is now outright ominous - almost flat notes only. The Osaka castle - the cradle where decisions are made, where everyone's interests are at stake, where everything happens. But whatever happens next, it's not good - the music warns us so. Sure enough, the organised pattern in the garden is being wiped - the peace is disturbed. The castle is collapsing under attack. Fire arrows in the crimson sky - this is war. Who will take power next? The cradle is now gone and its ruins reveal the helmet, the symbol of power - it is the dawn of the new shogun. Literal chills!

[@shiv-et6if]

great interpretation. was looking for someone to explain this properly in context

[@invizualx]

One of the best intros

[@xscarecrowxx]

Atticus back on top😮

[@lmbee59]

Love that the taiko drums are used in this theme. I loved the original Shogun, as it was true to the book, but new version is just as good~ especially the last episode which was emotional to say the least.

[@markusokellius]

I've heard stories of people that skip the intro...

[@PhilipMarcYT]

No Shōgun for them!

[@majemaje0805sweetvoice]

だれが、この素晴らしいグラフィック考えたの？日本のオープニングではありえません 大好きなゲーム・オブ・スローンズぽくて好きです

[@SakaDeeJay89]

The opening sequence is mesmerizing. I never skipped it on any episode. I'm glad it's isolated to where I can watch it on repeat ❤

[@TigraSpartan]

Absolutely favourite show for the last years!!!