Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai talk 'Shogun'

The stars dish on the new limited series on Hulu and FX based on the bestselling novel of the same name by James Clavell.
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[@chintzgirl]

He is such a fantastic actor, but more importantly a genuine humble, and kind gentleman. Darn fine martial artist too.

[@sadaofutaki]

❤

[@oli560]

well said! 😊💯👏

[@Lyuke100]

Perfect ❤

[@oliverking2]

Excelente personalidad tiene Hiroyuki Sanada, y bella Ana Sawai, serie fascinante!

[@ErinBatchelor-gw1wp]

He’s very sweet and kind

[@user-gx9xf2zb6o]

He immigrated to the U.S. after the age of 40 and learned English. I think he is a very hard worker.

[@Man_fay_the_Bru]

Asians are, unlike some

[@Calatoria-st1yi]

hmm, it seams that jhe lives in Tokyo now

[@szewei85]

Haha interesting

[@imandan1966]

Immigrants are so vital for the US

[@vanbao4918]

He learned to pronounce word in british style if i remember

[@Bewar3them00n]

He comes alive whenever he plays a Samurai

[@tobechukwuokonkwo5957]

That part!

[@aaditkhan728]

Yup,I haven't forgotten 47 ronin,that's still a pretty good film even today.

[@olivierporte]

Can't believe he is 63... looks incredible for his age

[@gdwlaw5549]

Japanese food, quantity and quality of lifestyle increases longevity . People are generally same weight all their life in japan.

[@T-h-a-t_G-u-y]

@@gdwlaw5549Asian genes too

[@MrXabungle]

They made him look so much older in Shogun

[@freyja6360]

@@gdwlaw5549 He lives in LA for a few decades now. 😉

[@Cbricklyne]

As they say, 'Yellow don't mellow'. See also : Michelle Yeoh and Ming-Na Wen (Both in their 60's like Hiro-san)

[@nancyrodwell7589]

Sanada sama is one of the greatest actors and one of the greatest producers ever. Trying to make everything authentic like it should be! I’m old enough to remember the “old time” actors of color who were “white” but made to look Asian or Native American. This film will so incredible and absolutely beautiful!! 🥰🌹🇯🇵

[@monsterking1973]

This is a show but the production on it looks so good so I don’t blame you for think it being a film

[@szewei85]

Old Hollywood is over haha Authentic Asian is back hihi

[@sonny9054]

真田広之がアメリカのモーニングショーで見れるとは。長年応援してきたけれどこんなにうれしいことはありません。

[@AndorranStairway]

I hope this show wins many Emmys. Every episode has been a total winner so far

[@za_m1344]

Hiro hasn’t aged in 20 years lmao. But I’m so happy for them. I know for sure that this show would be good and I will like it. I’m also happy that Hiro-San getting the recognition he deserve he is such an amazing actor and my favorite actor of all time🎉❤

[@dudea3378]

Once you hit max level, you don't need to level up anymore 🤩

[@k.c.5255]

Thank you for bringing Japanese representation to Hollywood, Sanada-san! 🙏 For too long, Japanese characters have been represented by other “Asian” actors. I’m so proud to finally see an authentic Japanese cast! Watch the extras for Shogun; the production of this show is off the charts when it comes to detail and accuracy. ❤

[@greg.peepeeface]

Yeah, it’s nice to see nihonjins or even nikkeijin in a Japanese themed IP, vs. Tokyo Drift with random Asians or no Asians being cast as the main leads.

[@KygoCalvinHarris-xu4kv]

East Asia

[@tayshow5642]

You guys need more representation in live anime movies! No more whitewashing

[@tayshow5642]

@@greg.peepeefaceit’s unfortunate the anime movies coming to life with no asian actors especially leads at all

[@qwerttzizzi]

Happy for him! Usually in a supporting role..glad he is getting the spotlight and is also able to show the Japanese culture in more realistic way.

[@user-pr7ue6ek4o]

For those who don’t know Hiroyuki in his young age,I want you to watch any kind of his movie or tv drama even if you don’t understand Japanese. He was so handsome and his voice was so sexy.

[@twistedbaspin0822]

First saw him as the husband from the original The Ring

[@vinsanity40k]

damn, you're right he was like a kpop idol but with a heck of a mane 😄

[@lovelandfrog5692]

He’s still very handsome!

[@xeechet6290]

he started as a child actor

[@vjtm7061]

He still is.

[@マヌカハニー-k3s]

真田広之さんの活躍を見て千葉真一さんも喜んでますよ👍 引き続き活躍される事を願ってます。

[@adjust_fit_0075]

タイトルをショーガンと発音しちゃうんですね。人間椅子をニンジェンイスと読んじゃうのと同様。

[@tobechukwuokonkwo5957]

Hiroyuki is an INCREDIBLE actor and will soon win an Oscar/Emmy/Golden Globe , and the actress is very talented

[@szewei85]

We need a new Jap win after the great James Shigeta so close hahaha

[@azzimaz]

Can I just say, I'm sooooo glad Hiroyuki Sanada is finally getting the recognition he deserves 😍 The man is such an under rated actor, thespian really and deserves all the success. Would love to see him in more movies and shows. Here's an idea Hollywood; a Predator film set in feudal Japan, starring Hiroyuki Sanada as a masterless Ronin taking hell of a revenge for the death of his master 😍😍😉🤙🤙🔥💪

[@marcelotapia3970]

You want to see him in more movies but are limiting him to those movies 😂

[@mikeprible9155]

I like it 😄

[@MIKEYPOOHBEARJACKSON]

I loved him in Rush Hour that was the first time I saw him and then popped up in Mortal kombat and now this. Now I feel like I need to see older movies of him because he is just amazing

[@OfficialMriLLest]

Let me tell you... Watching the first two episodes...I am dreading the fact of waiting weekly. Great work Sanada! This show is a masterpiece.

[@okuto777]

日本の撮影の方式と違うので、映像が新鮮に深く感じる。全く新しい時代劇を見てるようで感動した。

[@novrinkov0053]

違うのは方式ではなく予算のみだよお爺ちゃん

[@northridge108la6]

真田さんがアメリカで讃えられる事は我々日本人にとっても誇りに思う。そして何より嬉しい事は、偉大なハリウッドで日本の侍時代をリアルに表現する為に沢山のスタッフや関係者が団結した事が素晴らしい。文化や国境を超えて、みんなが一つの作品に魂を注ぎ込む姿勢そのものが、まさに侍である。Thank you very much indeed.

[@BellDahl916]

His voice❤He’s quite organized and confident.

[@3bebe402]

Sanada-san 🙌 Great actor ! 　応援しています！！

[@JJSAccount-m5t]

Hiroyuki has been chronically under utilized in America. Watch The Twilight Samurai to see his greatness. I am so glad he is finally getting his chance.

[@juliansenfr]

I really really appreciate the way Hollywood produces foreign stories in the past decade or so by having local people speak the actual local language with each other, instead of a heavily-accented English. To me that is a huge plus and makes the stories way more immersive as they are being told.

[@xxcarlosxx16]

This guy is an absolute legend, and Anna is absolutely stunning.

[@N0VA_30M3]

Shogun deserves every ounce of praise its getting, masterpiece

[@Aih1616]

being humble and yet being confident is what Sanada is.

[@SutekhDaSteemroller]

Sadly many people think these things are mutually exclusive

[@dstavs]

Hiroyuki Sanada is one of my favourite actors. So talented both intellectually and physically.

[@MiltiadesTheYounger00748]

Sensei from Last samurai i admire your work, i can say you are the true Last Samurai!

[@武藤盛彦-i3i]

真田さんまた日本の時代劇出て欲しい 太平記は最高です

[@BFG-hv2ml]

Very respectful interview. Love that.

[@PerfectoKiss]

The poster is stunning. Can’t wait to see the updated “Shogun.”

[@VirginiaRose106]

So excited for this show!

[@victormarrero6555]

Amazing actors, big fan

[@淨光貴仁]

相変わらずカッコいいな

[@aebhert]

This is just about time for this novel to be transcended into film. Such a timepiece where real Japan is shown with all its glorious and authentic culture magnified in film.

[@Esporadamoita]

Shogun is a master piece of Japan history and about we Portugueses first step in the discovery of asia.

[@Scaramouche-sr2rn]

According to this series, Portuguese sounds identical to English.😁

[@BillD-h1k]

I've always enjoyed the 80s version so hopefully this new version will be just as good and I'm glad Sanada was picked to play Lord Toronaga.

[@sbenc]

He is true legend, love his work, I like how he insisted to make this series authentic as possible. She is stunning and gorgeous, like a dream.

[@sallyjones718]

I have been his fan since when he was in 里見八犬伝. So happy to see him like this. A huge success.

[@DadbrosGarage]

I must say after watching the first 2 episodes, Shogun has me fully invested. The show is full fully detailed its hard to believe. The story has my full attention and impatiently waiting for the next episode 3

[@raulsalazar05]

and me, rn waiting for episode 5.

[@ghostoffife]

And me waiting on ep 6

[@HK-gu4wi]

We watched it and loved it so much! We can’t wait next episode ❤

[@monsterking1973]

I am so excited for this show

[@josejr.pandong6796]

This well-known asian actor made a remarkable effort to evolve in the global film industry, transitioning from Japan to Hollywood, a true feat.

[@JhnnyNav]

Such a fantastic series! Hiro, who is awesome in everything he does, really crushed it in this piece! As did Anna! Beautiful series. Wonderful storytelling. Truly a masterpiece!

[@cheng4898]

omgosh! she's gorgeous!!

[@いしよりジョージはな]

日本人が違和感を感じない日本のストーリーを作ってくれて嬉しい。 史実とは異なる文化もこのお話には出てくる様ですが、 あくまで現在の日本人が、すんなりと受け入れられる様な演出にしてくれたそうですね。 戦後生まれの私たちはGHQの政策が上手くいって、 大和魂はすっかり失ってしまったようです。 しかし、志願兵として戦争に行った私の祖父は、 確かに古い魂を持った勇敢な男でした。

[@lvl2893]

I love this man. He’s an inspiration for sure. I’ve first learned of him and his great work from the last samurai. enjoyed his work ever since

[@Reedman-yy6fl]

Sanada-san, I am amazed that he speaks fluent English.

[@user-by3nd4rm6c]

It goes a long way when looking to appeal to North American and other international markets

[@BelloBudo007]

I am enjoying watching Mr. Sanada as an actor and during such interviews. I like his restrained manner.

[@Megt1012]

One of the best shows I've seen in a long time. What a lovely interview. Gorgeous series so far.

[@sirpotato9478]

Americans being respectful is truly wonderful to see.

[@movemountainstomanila]

Hiroyuki is the best Japanese actor ever…..

[@JohnDoucet-v7g]

people churp that this man not getting enough recognition...i always thought and still do...he's a great actor.

[@veneliz4664]

One of my favourite actors

[@tutti3159]

Hiro is wonderful.😄

[@nathanaelreyes5854]

Really cool to see someone like Hiroyuki Sanada finally getting some major recognition from his work in John Wick 4 and Shogun. Fun fact: Sanada actually shares a birthday with me (October 12)!

[@somerset8088]

Sanada san’s mastery of the sword is well known but at times what is overlooked is his mastery and craft in acting. His training with the RSC and role in King Lear effected his Honorary Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE). In all his interviews from the past decades, his virtue of kenkyo or humbleness is evident so talk of acting awards would be moot. However, we admirers of his craft would love to see him be awarded a Golden Globe and someday an Oscar for his contributions to acting.

[@peterfong8882]

Sanada sama looks so good for his age!

[@中澤和之-j6u]

Mr. Sanada is obviously one of the greatest actors evaluated not only in Japan but around the world as well as talented producer. I'm very happy to see that he is now admitted even in overseas. I will never forget his starring role as Shogun Ashikaga Takauji in the very famous TV show "Taiheiki" that was produced about 20 years ago.

[@みかん-h7h]

JACの頃からのファンです。 天下とりましたね！ヒロ、おめでとう🎉

[@amym9278]

Mr. Sanada started his celebrity life when he was a little boy. He was so handsome and cute from childhood. He had a lot of master pieces in his life so far. He is a brilliant artist , producer, and celebrity.😊😊😊

[@edmilkovitz297]

Every scene you feel like you are there. Unbelievably done from cast to wardrobe to scenery. Excellent show.

[@director4ever466]

It's beautiful. I love the fact that it is in Japanese. It's beautiful ❤️

[@yeppers-ow8nf]

Hes the reason the show was so good. He literally made sure they got as much as possible correct about japanese culture, and the books.

[@thanoo1924]

He got to do it his way this time and he nailed it. Congratulations, Hiroyuki Sanada!

[@GlassesAndCoffeeMugs]

Best series I've watched in awhile, cinematography is stunning, love the visual style.

[@thesavagebeast3994]

This Japanese guy is so Badass!

[@KJ-je9pm]

Hope one day he wins an Oscar. Damn great actor and overall a genuine and lovely gentleman!

[@madtitan0825]

Maybe he would be nominated for Emmy

[@lazzi2462]

Hopefully he gets an Emmy for his role in this series. Idk if Hollywood will ever cast him in a lead role, Hollywood doesn't seem to cast Asians for lead roles, but if anything, hopefully he can get "Best Supporting Actor" for an Oscar someday. There are some really talented Asian Actors out there, Hollywood just needs to start casting them in lead roles. Hiroyuki Sanada, Steven Yeun, Charles Melton, etc.

[@madtitan0825]

@@lazzi2462 with how Steven Yuen just won Emmy for his performance in Beef, highly likely

[@lazzi2462]

@@madtitan0825 The only thing is, it's still very early in the year. Still 10 months left to go, so there could be many other great candidates. Also, it's only been 2 episodes of Shogun, his character could get killed off in the next episode, highly unlikely but possible. Lol

[@madtitan0825]

@@lazzi2462 he is literally one of the main protagonist from the novel lol, he’s not gonna die early like Ned Stark

[@voyager7]

Shogun is profound in story, locale/set, atmosphere, score, script and above all, acting. SO many incredible performances, episode after episode including and especially Sawai and Sanada, above. Seriously if you have not checked this series out, you're missing something amazing. I would also be remiss to not give huge props to Tadanobu Asano and his performance as the likeable and yet very complex Kashigi Yabushige; survivalist, pragmatist and a tense but light-hearted balance of "regular" person evolving a deep loyalty as time passes. Great show!!

[@UnholyGamingMontage]

This show is amazing every actor is fantastic and i know ill cry when its over

[@nccamsc]

I thought it wasn’t going to match the original series from 1980, but ended up binging it. Deserves all the accolades.

[@WritingDialogue]

All the praise is deserved. Wonderful show and amazing cast.

[@yw1971]

1:23 - Sanada bows - a reflexive Japanese reaction to a praise

[@doogelyjim8627]

love both of them. great professionals, great individuals, authentic artists

[@AhTu1306]

I have finished watching the first two episodes. Really loved it.

[@natasc]

Sanada is a true legend! Perfect in every way! Anna is just amazing and steals the show! 👏👏

[@rokhayadioug6152]

I started watching it and I loved it. It’s a real genuine story to watch and immerse in.

[@Leo-V]

Excited for this

[@ArngrimJakobsen]

Shogun is simply amazing! Wau, I’ve haven’t been this entertained from a series before ❤

[@missanthropy5808]

When I heard that Shogun was being made,I crossed my fingers that Sanadasan was involved. Just started watching. It's gorgeous and epic. A fantastic production.

[@theartofpqh]

This show is AMAZING!!! Every episode has been so good!

[@sumdude4281]

Looking forward to the show

[@TheRenaissanceGuys]

This series is amazing!

[@60fpsplanet]

Exactly. Can't miss every second because it's always packed with actions and emotions.

[@julzworld333]

i swear to god if i ever see hiroyuki sanada in person, i will BOW and pay my respects

[@MySOBER-Life]

I'm so, glad he got the role! Perfect casting! The young lady is stunning 😮

[@河村隆夫-p9w]

I have one request. I would like you to depict the turmoil at the end of the Edo period as THE LAST SHOGUN, based on the diaries of British Minister Allcock or Ernest Sato. I would be happy if Shoin Yoshida and Sanai Hashimoto were included as well. Takao Kawamura, Shimada City, Shizuoka Prefecture

[@terrypankhurst7601]

Show of the year so far and will be very hard to beat.

[@johnnyyin406]

Very Proud of Japan. Such a wonderful Country and culture. Let's go Japan.

[@mocochan]

Sanada insisted hire real Japanese actors for the Japanese roles, so that we don’t hear funny Japanese when they are speaking Japanese and they have the Japanese manners. And because of that you see the real Shogun battle in the film and so worth to watch it!!

[@HengLoonNg]

i really love Sanada work. since The Last Samurai. such a great actor

[@biganthar]

This guy is such an amazing actor and in countless great movies: Sunshine, 47 Ronin, Shogun, John Wick, The Last Samurai.........the list just goes on and on.

[@lesliechan68]

Not only was the show just great, but the details are amazing. Just look at their cloths and costumes. They were really amazing

[@blankcityaudio]

Hiroyuki Sanada is one of the all time greats in any language. Everyone here needs to seek out the film The Twilight Samurai. It’s so stellar.

[@indiony1]

This is a phenomenal show and acting and choreography is so stunning!

[@diego1294]

Shogun is masterpiece.

[@rileylavid5025]

Sanada better won an Emmy for this series.

[@きのこのこ-w1h]

This film is a masterpiece!

[@Bo-Dog]

The patterns and colors of the oufits were amazing😊!

[@MNMNT_OG]

She's absolutely stunning, what a beautiful woman

[@jamesl.o.h.6000]

Both are excellent artists!

[@karisalonen12]

What I'd like to ask from Hiroyuki Sanada is that how accurately James Clavell wrote about japanese culture when it comes to Shōgun (1975) and Gai-Jin (1993).

[@alyssadiceflipper5201]

This show is truly a Masterpiece. A must see.