(Shōgun) Fuji | Grief

[@Gamerstrix]

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[@cyric2010]

As far as I can tell, Fuji is the most universally loved character in the show.

[@Gamerstrix]

I agree!

[@cdrocrossdiscovery]

My favorite, hands down.

[@briandubois-gilbert8182]

She deciding to become a nun in the end was quite a bummer to end her character in this season.

[@nikhilajith8880]

​@@briandubois-gilbert8182 Better fate than what happens to her in the book. 💀

[@myatsan]

Fuji with the Uzi

[@radiokorps]

Moeka Hoshi truly brought this character to life. Deserves the an Emmy.

[@Gamerstrix]

💯

[@YXL36]

Moeka's performance surpassed that of Michelle Yeoh. She deserves the Oscar

[@skatedurr]

@@YXL36 facts

[@rouged3392]

Well!

[@magnificentdruig7101]

The moment she raised the gun made her the icon of this show.

[@thlee3]

it really did. the way she stood up for her house and the anjin was so stunning

[@jaewalker1527]

Oh i love that part.

[@nilocblue]

That was the moment I fell for her.

[@布施俊徳丸]

3:05 最後に藤が着ている着物は「辻が花」で藤（Wisteria）をモチーフにした室町時代の幻の技法で作られた絞り技術による着物です。 この衣装担当のセンスは素晴らしい。

[@snowy74jp]

そうなんですね！教えてくださってありがとうございます！

[@junpeicute]

辻が花だったとは。ありがとうございます。何度も見直しています。

[@samosamo777]

といいますか、藤の着物には全て藤の花がデザインされていたように思います。

[@junpeicute]

辻が花という染色技法は、この時代にあったのかな？と思ってググったら、なんと起源は室町時代からなのですね。最盛期は安土桃山から江戸時代初期と、まさにドンピシャでした。私が知っている辻が花は、いわゆる久保田一竹氏が再現させた「一竹辻が花」のイメージでしたので。これほど細部までお金をかけているとなると、総額どれだけの制作費だったのかと、現状、日本で作るには、ムリだろうなあと思いました。

[@ホムンクルス-r1q]

すごい綺麗な着物だなと思ったら、なるほど、衣装担当の方に藤の花束を贈りたい、、、

[@ドーピング明太子]

I'm Japanese and I'm going through a translator, so you might not get the message. Fuji is the name of the flower. The language of flowers is "kindness", "welcome", "good guest", "harmony between man and woman", "elegance", "never leave", "fidelity", "fertility", "drunk in love" and "bliss". She was a woman who lived up to her name.

[@Gamerstrix]

💖

[@ralfklonowski3740]

Your explanation totally makes sense. Everything fits together now. Thank you!

[@esquireedilbertiimarcelino2199]

I Thought Fuji is name of a Mountain in Japan that is very Famous.

[@myingthungomurry9894]

And I thought of Jogo from Jujutsu Kaisen when I heard "Fuji-sama".

[@Naomi-kj1cq]

@@esquireedilbertiimarcelino2199 Fuji as in Mount Fuji=富士, Fuji, Her Name=藤 in Kanji characters in Japanese. Both are sounded out the same but different meaning.

[@johnriddle6658]

That character moved me more than any other in this series. In my opinion, she was the strongest and bravest character of them all. Truly a loyal servant to Toranaga.

[@心霊現象-q4m]

穂志さんの丁寧なつくりの容姿は東洋の人形のような繊細さの極み。そこにしっかりと情感もこもっている。海外の人にはかなり印象が強かったと思う。

[@killakev408]

It’s been so long since I’ve been so drawn into a character let alone a side character. She was so captivating I couldn’t take my eyes off of her. What an amazing performance which has left a lasting impression on me. An amazing actress with such expressive eyes. She is my favorite in the whole series. I’m obsessed! She is absolutely beautiful

[@edsonmagalhaes1483]

Fuji-sama is the exemple of simplicity, strenght, loyalty and tranquility in a beautiful woman. We'll miss her so much

[@dale5497]

If only more women knew what we find attractive in the best of women; simplicity, courage, honour, loyalty, duty, and tranquillity. Fuji-sama embodied all of these.

[@wongsifu460]

yep she's more wife material than Mariko, sorry guys

[@marmorkuchen77]

I think she was phenomenal. The intensity of her portrayal of sadness and grief really got me. Anna Sawai was divine too but it was Moeka Hoshi who touched me the most emotionally. Would have deserved an Emmy just as well.

[@Gamerstrix]

Exactly!

[@Flower_28938]

Mariko and Fuji are the best female role models for me as a woman who is surviving alone, because they carry dignity, grace, intelligence, modesty, beauty, and everything that makes me feel so proud of being a woman.

[@MrGreenAKAguci00]

I'm sure you can do it. I'm sure you manage well. Do you have to continue alone? I hope not. Either way. I hope you are good and that life is kind to you.

[@vallotonmillet]

藤様が鉄砲を構えた時の表情が素晴らしい

[@DrJohnnyJ]

A great actress always makes her part memorable and personal. Good looks are common and fade. Talent matures and develops. A really touching performance.

[@matawaristudio4805]

Fuji`s gesture when Balckthorne tells Her, Together..forever, is the cutest thing in this world

[@Coco-zu9ob]

The scene with them on the boat putting the ashes in the water was so lovely and powerful 😢 and shot beautifully. I was literally moved. I loved her character.

[@kylilin]

Everyone needs a Fuji-sama in their lives. She is strength, grace, warmth and devotion personified.

[@Frame-313]

My favourite character, absolutely enchanting and complex character. I really hope Moeka Hoshi has more success and fame.

[@rockydopeydoge6730]

One of the most expressive pairs of eyes to have ever graced the screen.

[@happilyevernever4289]

And her round face shape brings it all together like a full moon in the night sky.

[@Sepia1989]

@@happilyevernever4289 I'm stealing this comment to compliment my wife (when I ask her for permission to by a PlayStation 5)

[@chrislj2890]

She did such a wonderful job playing the role of Fuji, and I have to admit her performance broke my heart.

[@allanchurm]

the high standard of acting and the japonese acters right down to the soldiers is on another level brought to life the SHOGUN series

[@marbzirc376]

That scene at the beginning of EP04 (Eightfold Fence) was probably one of the best performances I've ever seen. I love that at first, she tried her best to maintain her composure, then her repressed feelings came out all at once. Then struggling to simmer back down upon recalling Mariko's recent loss. You could feel her emotions in every second of it. Such powerful acting. That scene alone merits her well-deserved accolades and praises. Hope she gets awarded for it, and be given even more greater opportunities.

[@Gamerstrix]

Her acting is amazing!

[@perfectsniper09]

I know it was her duty but the way she stood up for John with the guns he gave her, she instantly became my favorite throughout the entire series. I wish they would have shown her more😭😭

[@cboy111]

oh man, that scene where Fuji and Blackthorne were sitting with Mariko's absence broke me

[@Gamerstrix]

"No translator"

[@giantcookie5925]

"tsuji wa inai" ​@@Gamerstrix

[@theagenttomato]

The actress who portrayed Fuji was sensational. The character was adapted with layered complexity. The actress delivered us a performance of diverse emotions and elegant strength within vulnerability 🌟👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻

[@Gamerstrix]

❤️

[@juanpallautapulido200]

Is very rare to find a secondary female character so well written. The history of Usami Fuji - San becomes so meaningful at the end of the series when grief haunts Blackthorne 's heart. Moeka Hoshi delivers a flawless performance full of emotion.

[@amysill3815]

Really? Rare?

[@aresol5774]

日本人の女から見ても藤様は可愛いよ。彼女が健気に薙刀の練習をしてる姿が愛おしく感じます。鞠子のような技巧的な強さはないけれど。一生懸命に取り組む姿が愛おしいです。

[@YXL36]

That's why Moeka Hoshi is really 萌え

[@Tungsten-Mixture]

The pattern of the kimono worn by most of the fuji was wisteria flowers (wisteria is called fuji in Japanese). The last kimono was especially beautiful. It is also wisteria in color.

[@P.Whitestrake]

That's on purpose by the costume designers of the show.

[@としえ-q7g]

Her kimono is dyeing illusion techniques called TUJIGAHANA it was disappeared in azuti momoyama era and revived showa era.

[@Tungsten-Mixture]

​@@としえ-q7g I see! Thank you for the information! The shibori kimono you wore in episode１ was also beautiful!

[@Rob-Young]

@@としえ-q7g There's a typo,mate. It shall be "Tsuji ga Hana." In Japanese it can be 「辻が花」or「辻ヶ花」

[@xarius1]

Fuji Sama experienced such trauma so quickly, and even still her strength and honor was intact. What a beacon she was for the whole show. This actress was amazing.

[@NarcolypticNinja]

The actress is simply stunning in performance and in beauty. I am indeed being mesmerized by her.

[@DVu-ki7nn]

Moeka Hoshi, Fuji-sama, she is famous now, very impressed acting, love it.

[@ホムンクルス-r1q]

涙ぐんじゃった、、、 この動画を作ってくれてありがとう、、、

[@gandalfgreyhame3425]

The actress playing Fuji, Moeka Hoshi, steals every scene she is in. Besides being just adorable, her acting with her eyes and the most subtle facial expressions conveyed so much and was awesome to watch.

[@freefolkgaming]

i cant explain in words how much i loved her character she is perfect

[@Gamerstrix]

She was perfect indeed!

[@johnbedinghaus2390]

Such a brilliant performance. Fuji stole the show for me.

[@jekyllhyde-rd9iy]

Yes❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lonniephetsomphou]

Yep she was the best

[@24X7CARZ]

People are going to try to cosplay Fuji, but will always fall short of Moeka Hoshi’s perfect portrayal.

[@GreatPlanet-c7o]

She is a great actress.

[@namdisonglo]

give her emmy give her oscar give her golden globe! best supporting actress

[@slyphwing]

Fuji is one of the best characters.

[@rickraw100]

She did a phenomenal job portraying Fuji.

[@commonsenseisntcommon1776]

Yes!

[@robmarth2226]

it's so amazing how well written are the female characters in this series.

[@P.Whitestrake]

Moeka Hoshi is rumoured to be nominated for Emmy. She's one of the contenders. She's better be actually nominated & she better wins it. She's SO GOOD!

[@EugeneEgar]

The whole cast of shogun deserve a emmy everyone

[@gharchamati]

Her acting and expressions are god tier.

[@WilliamYmesei]

She was also such great comedic relief. Some of her best scenes were when she was trashing John's lack of refinement like the stench of the rotting peasant, her facial expression when he was drinking sake from a bowl and her reaction to his stew. Had me rolling.

[@SOCNV]

She was my favorite character what an amazing show

[@-algerino-1205]

I like to believe that in the end Fuji and the "Anjin" ended up being husband and wife... that's what her last little smile on the boat inspires me.

[@steveoh9285]

Great character, and an even better actress.

[@101togusa2]

フジフジ・・かわいいです。素敵です。名前と衣装に「藤(wisteria)」のイメージが重なっているのは、日本人なら誰が観てもすぐに気づくべきですね。この時代と限定するよりも、藤のさりげない仕草には、今の日本人女性に通じる「昔から受け継がれ続けている仕草や思いが残っている」ことを明確に感じました。とても素晴らしい演技でした！　ありがとう・・穂志 もえか(MOEKA SHIHO)さん！

[@Gamerstrix]

本当にそうですね！

[@peterlovett5841]

I always found her the most deepest of characters and would have liked the series to have given her more time. The scene of her scattering her husband and baby's ashes moved me to tears as not so many years ago I scattered my father's ashes in the waters where he spent many years sailing. All those memories came flooding back with that scene.

[@Gamerstrix]

💖

[@Annie_Warbucks71]

The last two episodes destroyed me. Lady Mariko and Lady Fuji were amazing characters.

[@garysmith965]

Fuji got me last night. Tears came down before I could stop them The same now, as I write of it.

[@watermunteconomie3938]

This is how strong women are portraighted, the actors did a fantastic job.

[@MichaelCollinsira]

Ochiba also!

[@briandubois-gilbert8182]

The female characters in Shogun were so fascinating-Mariko, Usami Fuji, the geisha Kiku, Lady Ochiba-they exuded a charming but steely mystique of deference and resolve to their duties and roles in that culture and period of time.

[@ZPlayList2011]

What makes the Lady Fuji character interesting and unique for me is that she exudes a quiet strength without the typical aggressive and/or loud over the top behaviors, while at the same time an exotic sensuality without being vulgar, and a calming/soothing presence. Moeka Hoshi had given the audience an unforgettable performance!! Bravo👏

[@Uldihaa]

Fuji-san is how you do a character arc well. What a fantastic character who stole the show, played perfectly by an excellent actress.

[@cielamour88]

This was so beautiful 🥺 fuji-sama was my favorite character

[@Gamerstrix]

Thank you!

[@MarklovesAngels]

The actress was amazing. It was fun seeing an international star being born.

[@richardruff8712]

Yes, correct... Moeka Hoshi is the one ' discovered ' star of this show... She is very cute, and also a very good actress...

[@487409c]

Absolutely loved Fuji... A gentle lady with a core of steel.

[@boringNerd]

I can't quite explain it, but there's something about Fuji that is so attractive. I find Mariko interesting because of her story, and because Mariko is a key character in the entire plot. We get to know about Mariko because of the plot, and are attacted to her as a result of it. But Fuji is different. She started off as this tragic character, then surpises everyone with her defiance and courage, while mantaining absolute elegance in everything she does. I love Fuji's mannerism, the way she carries herself, and the way she speaks. Fuji is such an elegant character. Moeka Hoshi is amazing for portraying the character so effortlessly. I don't watch Jidaigeki so I can't really compare Moeka Hoshi's acting with other more accomplished Japanese actresses, but I imagine Fuji/Moeka Hoshi is going to pop up in my mind whenever I watch a show portraying feudal Japanese women in the future.

[@watermunteconomie3938]

Fuji is a keeper!! What a supreme character she is.

[@uchinan_chiburu]

"accomplished and highborn"

[@gemilangrahmandhika7509]

This actress is so good. She's going places i'm sure

[@yokitosama]

1:37 this is beyond all emotions... The power that comes from hatred and despair...

[@ngekseng]

that almost final scene with blackthorn on the boat scattering ashes and her telling him just b4 he lets the cross fall into the sea...that was the tear jerking

[@alexandersteinmetz6857]

Thx for extracting the Essence of This Show regarding deep Engagement without romantic Feelings. I love this young Lady`s Style of portraying Fujiko Chan, and Character i fell in l,ove as an Teen bcs of the Book over 40 Years ago. Dōmo arigatō

[@Gamerstrix]

Thank you very much!

[@kennethcheong4498]

These scenes were so beautiful, it brought tears to my eyes...

[@isaaccandari936]

youve done a spectacular job at portraying lady fuji. Thank you

[@Gamerstrix]

I'm glad that you loved my video! Thank you!

[@onenote6619]

Beautiful. Proud. Also fictional. But I would bet that there was a real person who came close in that period of Japan. A person not remembered, but who *should* have been remembered.

[@purrfekt]

This is so beautiful it made me cry.

[@Gamerstrix]

Thank you!

[@tticusFinch]

Something i overlooked in my first watch wat Fuji's words to Anjin when he let go of Mariko's cross: "Let your hands be the last ones to hold her." A near perfect repetition of what Mariko said to her at the first episode when she has to hand over her son. That's some great character development.

[@Randiezorzorzor]

truly an amazing character, I was eagerly awaiting every scene Fuji would show up in, I hope the show creators see the value she had as a side character and hopefully keep her around for season 2 even tho she announced becoming a nun and having to leave the village.

[@Gamerstrix]

There is no season 2 so far. This was a mini series based on a book and they have covered it all.

[@Randiezorzorzor]

@@Gamerstrix our prayers has been answered and it seems a season 2 is in works as of today :D

[@Gamerstrix]

@@Randiezorzorzor it is in talks as per many sources! Great news!

[@watermunteconomie3938]

Fuji is great, the three of them are just fantastic.

[@ce-xiv1334]

Fiji-Sama was a real one. I didnt want her to leave him either. She was an amazing consort.

[@appleblows1]

Her acting is so effortlessly and naturally Japanese. It's even better than Mariko imo.

[@KevinUchihaOG]

agreed, Fuji portrayed so much emotion with micro-expressions. Although, maybe im biased, i fell in love with her pretty quickly x)

[@ronaldxdriver]

She is~

[@jessiicah98]

yess, Anna Sawai is undoubtedly amazing, but perhaps because of her foreign upbringing I feel like her energy isn't exactly traditional/japanese... whereas Fuji's actress really embodies it.

[@kellikirkpatrick801]

Her eyes during the negoations with Madame Gin, should be a meme.

[@かか-z2d3k]

藤様1番人気らしくてうれし！やっぱ穂志もえかちゃん演技うまいよねかわいーよねー！今泉力哉監督作でお馴染みの彼女ですが少女邂逅がめちゃいいので世界の皆さんにとすすめしたい。

[@felixnguyen816]

This shows you people actually don't hate strong female characters, just bad writing

[@Gamerstrix]

100% true

[@jsprite123]

People only hate strong female characters that are strong without any arc (For instance, latest Mulan and later Star Wars).

[@Gamerstrix]

@@jsprite123 latest marvel (MCU) as well

[@jald3177]

Yep well said

[@peterlovett5841]

Amen to that.

[@TonyTylerDraws]

She goes through grief and by living with it, helps Blackthorne navigate his.

[@ralfklonowski3740]

Wonderful edit. Thank you for your time and work.

[@Gamerstrix]

My pleasure! And thank you!

[@leechrec]

My favorite character in the show.

[@JanushBizeshu]

Good compilation Fuji was/is a real Gem...

[@Gamerstrix]

Thank you!

[@dejavu7988]

I hope her and anjin friend ship grows in season two, she definitely stole the scenes. She was my favourite character.😎😎

[@ミノキシジル男]

完全に惚れた。日本男児としてはまりこの強さよりも藤の優しさの方が刺さる。

[@nekpsan]

間違いない！

[@JDS0409]

Fuji-sama is my absolute favorite in this series!

[@jeannetteoyarzo7106]

Fuji fue una tremenda mujer, le mataron al esposo le mataron al hijo, la obligaron a ser la consorte de un extranjero que consideraba inmundo y aun así respetó su educación y lo defendió de sus enemigos aún sin creer en él y no entender nada de lo que decía!....ídola

[@jackkong6418]

Feel lonely & sad the last episode

[@Zero_Point_Energy1]

No, no... I…uhh…I’ve just got something in my eye. I’m fine…

[@spartendeath]

I hoped Fuji would have stayed with Blackthorne, just so they could keep each others company. Her leaving crushed me.

[@ZaimGamePlay]

Sadly she has set her mind going to be a nun.. But becomes a friend to blackthorne

[@radiokorps]

Blackthorne never really appreciated what he had in Lady Fuji until she finally informed him that she was no longer his consort, and no longer in a position to dictate what she could or could not do. He had lost Mariko, and now Fuji-sama.

[@chpc6217]

Same I like to think so and the releasing their loved ones to the sea was a way of moving forward together

[@timetravelingshark8811]

It would have been sweet to have them work through their grief together and maybe even learn to love each other despite the less than ideal circumstances that brought them together.

[@markmywords3817]

She apparently died earlier in the story according to the book, but in this mini series at least she lives on to become a great nun. I believe she was patterned after a real life counterpart of a widow who became a nun of high ranking in the Tokugawa shogunate, Kodai-in She didn't have any sons or husband and her late husband's sword was given to the second shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate, which closely resembles how Torinaga got Fuji's sword.

[@soldat2501]

Lady Mariko’s performance won the Emmy. Lady Fuji’s stole the show.

[@micahlee3069]

Fuji deserves an emmy

[@andyrevo19]

I want Fuji back damn it 😞

[@commonsenseisntcommon1776]

I was hoping she and John would end up together. Both are suffering great loss and would have comforted each other and been happy I think.

[@nothingmajestic2444]

In real life, the character inspired by Blackthorne ended up marrying the real life equivalent of Fuji, right?

[@timetravelingshark8811]

Oh man, same. I thought it would have been sweet if they worked their their grief together and learned to love each other over time.

[@primal1233]

This is another amazing video. Good job🔥

[@Gamerstrix]

Thank you so much!

[@simunator]

best girl never wins

[@BaldursPicketFence]

The epitome of what it means to fulfil duty in service of others with grace, dignity, and pride.

[@liamlvp3886]

Fuji, Yabushige, Hiromatsu and Toranaga are my favorite in the show, their acting are superb ❤

[@KuroSteve1]

Nice compilation. Thank you very much!

[@Gamerstrix]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

[@MrGhostsword]

Leaves in autumn fall, In a river of memories, To the great sea they go, Floating in eternity

[@wongsifu460]

she's delicate yet strong that's why she's revered by many fans of the show. She's not a feminazi

[@shatterquartz]

Pity that you had to bring your ideological hang-ups into this. "Feminazi" is not a thing, it's a slur that's only used by men who listened to too much Rush Limbaugh and regret that they can't boss women around like they imagine their grandfathers did. Women are free to be whatever kind of person they want, if they want to be delicate that's their prerogative, and if they don't that's also their prerogative.

[@iyi553]

This edit is perfect!

[@Gamerstrix]

Thank you so much!

[@jekyllhyde-rd9iy]

Realmente el personaje de fuji ,a esta actriz le ha quedado como anillo al dedo Es una excelente representación Gracias Muchísimas gracias❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Gamerstrix]

Muchas gracias!

[@wiboonwongsuwon]

I admire your afford for such a well edited clip which tells the whole story of Fuji, very well done 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@Gamerstrix]

Thank you so much!

[@m____n____4743]

Read the book many decades ago. If I recall correctly, there was a mention in the closing chapter that Fuji stayed and had a child with Anjin.

[@annstillwell730]

I hope so as he w not the sort to ever expect anything of her she wasn't willing to give such as affection or just companionship.

[@commonsenseisntcommon1776]

I hope so

[@bewilderedbeest]

It's been decades since I read the book as well. I have a vague memory of Mariko arranging for John to be matched with another noblewoman after her death.

[@Pottermorphmagus]

Sadly, no. In the books she knows she has conceived the Anjin's child, but chooses to proceed with her death per her previous agreement with Toranaga anyway. She tells Anjin she is leaving to become a nun, but she and Toranaga both know she will be "ambushed" and die on the way.

[@thomastanita6022]

i'd watch a series of just Fuji-sama becoming a nun ...

[@commonsenseisntcommon1776]

I hope she changes her mind and stays with John

[@80eastboy58]

Japanese nuns shave their heads.

[@midnight6994]

Maybe she'd find her peace or travel to the rural villages to tell her story and her story as a traveling nun

[@thitran1362]

@@commonsenseisntcommon1776 the ending is purposely vague so we keep guesing whether she become a nun or actually stay with John or not. We will never truly know

[@kellikirkpatrick801]

@@thitran1362 In the book, after one year of service to Blackthorne, she is allowed to kill herself. I sort of like this ending better.

[@iyi553]

SAYONARA, Fuji sama...

[@MalcolmRandall]

Fuji (Moeka Hoshi) is very, Very pretty.