The ‘Shōgun’ Cast on Channeling True Samurai Spirit

Anna Sawai (Lady Mariko), Hiroyuki Sanada (Lord Yoshii Toranaga), and Cosmo Jarvis (John Blackthorne) sat down with RT correspondent Nikki Novak to talk about their upcoming show ‘Shōgun’. The cast described what they think is “true samurai spirit”, gave us an inside look at the making of the set, and so much more. Watch ‘Shōgun’ on FX February 27.
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[@kimonowolf]

If someone can channel true samurai spirit, it's the living legend Hiroyuki Sanada.

[@aaronledbetter7429]

Perfect guy for this series!

[@reaperofsouls7x130]

I would love to see him in a ghost of tsushima live action as uncle or even as a producer. The story is amazing.

[@anas-432]

@@reaperofsouls7x130 his character in the show reminds me of lord shimura

[@THEGAMESEEKERS]

@@anas-432おっしゃる通り。Sanada-san Lord Shimura look same.

[@kinpatsu6366]

I've been a big Sanada fan since I first saw him in The Last Samurai. He has an amazing presence.

[@robstufflebeam7729]

As a teenager in the 70’s, my two favorite books were Dune and Shogun. What a glorious time it is … ignoring existential threats to democracy of course.

[@kennethfharkin]

I was born in 1970 but and right there with you. My #1 book is Shogun and #2 is Dune.

[@Jeffro5564]

I have to buy shogun book. Dune original trilogy is my definitive books. A lot like LOTR books which is great but I never grew up with them plus Dune was first true trilogy book I ever read

[@Barlofontain]

Every word of this comment is sublime, thank you for the unexpected laugh... followed by a shiver of fear at how correct you are

[@predetor911]

With Dune pt 2 and Shogun releasing so close together you must be joyed.

[@bhchen3079]

Read up on the sengoku period in Japanese history.. which famous Daimyos like Oda Nobunaga, Tokugawa Leyasu, toyotomi hideyoshi etc... the book was based on when Hideyoshi had 5 Daimyos in a council to protect his successor Hideyori and Tokugawa took over.. (Toranga is based on Leyasu). I am excited to see the use of the naginata in the show which was the primary weapon of a samurai during that period..

[@K.a.r.a.k.a.n]

Anna as Mariko is simply breathtaking.

[@dave-d-grunt]

Very talented and beautiful woman.

[@tysonboy1980]

Amen to that

[@user-nu4xg2sh3i]

I'm curious about the way Anna speaks because she sounds very American even though it says on her Wikipedia page that she was born in New Zealand and moved to the Philippines and Hong Kong before settling in Japan at age 10. Anyways, seeing her out of character is really cool and interesting. I'm loving both Shogun and Tokyo Vice.

[@schreckpmc]

Yeah

[@DmitriKatsman]

she must be one of the prettiest women ever. stunning!

[@roses2361]

The interviewer clearly did research and it shows. What an engaging interview!

[@BFG-hv2ml]

Been great lately honestly. Remember having my oppenheimer interview train and most of them were awesome.

[@muslimahmood]

Yes, it was very engaging. I couldn't agree more. Thanks @RottenTomatoesTV.

[@HuffDaddyYT]

Yeah it was a good interviewer. But you also missed the part where she said she was able to watch the entire series even though only two episodes are currently out. I'm jealous she was able to watch its entirety so early

[@victorzsasz5284]

It was terrible, what are you on about. She didnt do research, she watched the whole season and spoiled it for us. So silly

[@Darkstar_Dayne]

So what? I prefer getting spoiled because I don't wanna waste my time watching a bad show​@@victorzsasz5284

[@OfficialMriLLest]

I am so distraught after watching two episodes knowing this was always only going to be a 10 episode special series. This show is one of the best I have watched in recent years personally. Phenomenal.

[@anas-432]

Is it a limited series?

[@OfficialMriLLest]

@anas-432 Yes. Based off of the book. The original 10 or 8 part series of the book was made In 1977 I think. Now reimagined/made for current times. Def worth a watch.

[@threestepssideways1202]

You know sometimes the beauty of a thing is that it exists only for a moment. I loved the book, I love the series so far, and I will love that they will put it down and leave it as the masterpiece it is, without the need to tag on series' for monies sakes with a sub-par story.

[@OfficialMriLLest]

@threestepssideways1202 Don't disagree with you on this one. You don't come along a lot of shows of this magnitude which is why it'll be so bitter sweet.

[@deanebona9505]

I hope for another season or two. I am happy with additional 2 episodes than what most shows have like 8.

[@myarmfell0ff]

Hiroyuki is by FAR my favourite Japanese actor. I'm so happy he was able to create something so important and authentic to his Japanese heritage. Truly, one of the greatest.

[@benotyourboss]

Dont forget Ken Watanabe…!

[@sonny9054]

日本からありがとうございます！

[@bukojoetheslapsoils8273]

@@benotyourboss Ken Watanabe is great, but Henry Sanada excite me more.

[@bobloerakker7010]

He is indeed incredible, that ninja scene from last samurai where he unleashes his warcry at the end always gives me goosebumps.

[@theloniousm4337]

Agree, he is my favorite Japanese actor as well but I do feel sorry for him having to reprise a roll originally done by the master Toshiro Mifune that absolutely OWNED that role. lol Toshiro Mifune played the role better than the original character, Tokugawa Ieyasu.

[@jonlava173]

Just caught how Cosmo Jarvis’s body language closely mimic’s Hiroyuki Sanada’s. It shows a deep level of respect he has for Sanada San.

[@calzone3843]

You should check out Cosmo jarvis's music too. its really good. I've been a fan of his since 2008

[@HOV4N]

The Master of Gesture got to him 😂

[@HuffDaddyYT]

Not that I don't disagree. But it's not that deep, lol.

[@ohdaUtube]

​@@HuffDaddyYTbuy saying that, it's very clear you don't understand Japanese culture, making your comment irrelevant. It's best to be wondering rather than exerting purely your experience in things you're not familiar with

[@abc92800]

gurl he could not stop staring at him. he's in love

[@POTLmovie]

I was privileged to be hired as the 2nd unit director and stunt coordinator.

[@Imad-gk1gw]

Great job!

[@POTLmovie]

@@Imad-gk1gw thank you 🙏🏽

[@yonathanasefaw9001]

Really? Thanks!

[@abc92800]

u slayed it.

[@P.Whitestrake]

Great work, mate. Cheers!

[@NicholasMcClure]

My first time seeing Cosmo in any production. What I find really impressive about him - in interviews, he strikes one as so soft spoken and gentle, yet he projects such raw, aggressive masculine energy in the character of John Blackthorne. ACTING.

[@abc92800]

he's got kind of a soft puppy dog quality along with the masculinity. it's giving Marlon Brando.

[@NickStedmon]

Him and Sanada tbh, they're both such forceful performances on the show and yet such calm soft-spoken interviews. Both stellar actors.

[@j_edwards6075]

I only clicked on this interview to see if he sounded like he was doing an impression of Tom Hardy in real life as well lol.

[@mrnobodyz]

@@j_edwards6075 Sounded like Richard Burton to my ears… But now you mention it!

[@brucelee7782]

i dunno he has those sad puppy eyes most of the time in the show 🤣

[@Phiiiiiiiiiiiii]

0:25 When the interviewer said Hiroyuki has been in the business since the 1960s, both Anna and Cosmo were visibly surprised by this insight. That was not a mistake - Hiroyuki Sanada started his career when he was 6.

[@digitalvictory8266]

I noticed their reaction too, I didn't know he's been doing it that long. Amazing.

[@DeeDiamond2981]

Someone has a montage of his career from age 6. He's been on many shows and series..

[@jamesmurphy2352]

you can see Cosmo trying to do the math lolll

[@vipr1142]

DAmn the guy playing blackthorn is actually uglier irl, I would never have expected that

[@tadsgirl]

He was the ex-husband in Ringu. That movie scared the crap out of me.

[@AtillaAtesOfficial]

Hiroyuki Sanada is just a LEGEND. Every movie he is in, just automatically becomes better.

[@vipr1142]

Hiroyuki Sanada is so friggin hot. I was literally foaming from my mouth every scene I saw him.

[@StanslaMichael]

This is a phenomenal series and a credit to Hiroyuki Sanada and his team. Note to Hollywood, this is how you portray strong women without agendas and narratives.

[@joesimonetti]

Exactly

[@DotaBoyzProc]

Very weird seeing Cosmo a soft spoken / shy person here than seeing him being Blackthorne in show, just shows how great actor he is.

[@whatadollslife]

when I close my eyes I hear Richard Burton

[@abc92800]

@@whatadollslife we need a list for all the comparisons ppl have made. i saw ones for Oliver Reed 😅

[@BrianRPaterson]

Me too! There are definite Burton vibes in Cosmo's voice. In fact, I'd have sworn he was at least a little bit Welsh. Cheers

[@allenbrady8083]

Hiro’s acceptance speech will likely raise the bar for humility.

[@JFergel]

Hiroyuki Sanada is a class act, I love every performance of his I've seen

[@aytac007]

Hiroyuki Sanada is such a great actor, this is my kind of show.

[@abrahamgustavoguitiperez-m2937]

Anna Sawai is INTELLIGENT, WITTY & GORGEOUS to say the least. 😊🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍😍

[@wolflarson71]

Developed a crush on her watching 2019 series, Giri/Haji.

[@cloudunderweather9554]

These 3 did such a ridiculously amazing job.

[@falcao1904]

Hiroyuki Sanada is the coolest man alive

[@hawkgamedev]

Lets keep supporting these type of shows, they are really the best out there. Congrats to all the team who made it possible, I've enjoyed every second of it.

[@Only_Parky]

The way cosmo looks at both Anna and Hiroyuki shows the respect he has for his peers, all actors have been brilliant in this, especially cosmo as it’s my first time seeing him on my screen.

[@mrobinson]

They had a Master of Gesture?? THIS IS THE GREATEST FILM IN THE WORLD! My heartfelt thanks to Cast, Crew & Studio for bringing this greatest of all stories from my childhood & adulthood to authentic & book-accuracy screening.

[@RedWhiteAndBlue4evr1]

The problem is, it's not very accurate. They're not explaining samurai properly, not explaining the reasons they do what they do... like beheading the monk at the beginning. It just seemed totally random. Blackthorn is nothing like the book character. He's not assertive, deliberate, confident, or calculating. He just seems like a cartoon character getting dragged into one scenario after another.

[@zulucruz664]

@@RedWhiteAndBlue4evr1 imagine Englishman trying to be assertive in Japan 1600. Remember the novel was written by non-Japanese. So some aspects has to be re-adjusted to meet the reality of Sengoku Jidai.

[@yonathanasefaw9001]

Film?

[@dakapo8985]

@@RedWhiteAndBlue4evr1Just because they don't explain things doesn't mean it's not accurate in it's portrayal. Can you actually name any non-historic accurate things from this show?

[@CoachouseFilms]

@@zulucruz664Read the true story of William Adams. The Englishman that the novel was based on.

[@jaysaddler7119]

It's truly amazing what can be accomplished when talented people, who genuinely care about their job, focus on creating an authentic story based of the source material in which it was written...

[@lupegonzales5120]

While in the Marines, I spent almost 3 years in Okinawa and Japan. When I returned to the States, I realized how much I missed living near the surroundings and history of Japanese culture. I was GLUED to TV during the first Shogun miniseries in 1980 and the new showing. Thank you!

[@Rudi_Mentary723]

I am in the navy too. But i'm mot American. I have to go to Japan too. And i when i return back to my country i feel the same way and i miss living near those surroundings. But i am 28 now. And i was GLUED to this new version of Shogun...hopefully later on in life i can have a similar experience viewing another TV show with the same setting !

[@franciscooctavius5957]

This show was a much needed masterpiece. Absolutely beautiful scenes and chemistry amongst the actors. Amazing writing and production. So happy for Hiroyuki Sanada.

[@POTLmovie]

It was truly an honour to work with these three amazing actors on this project! I’m sure everyone will enjoy this epic series immensely!

[@mervyn2316]

What was your role?

[@POTLmovie]

I was privileged to be hired as the 2nd unit director and stunt coordinator.

[@mervyn2316]

​@@POTLmoviethat's so cool!!!!!

[@Rocka7038]

​@@POTLmovie i hope yall ain't got no woke elements in it

[@POTLmovie]

@Rocka7038 No woke bullshit in this one

[@jeremywendelin]

Seriously I can’t contain my excitement about this show! Also so stoked to have Hiroyuki Sanada staring and producing it 🇯🇵

[@greg.peepeeface]

yeah, everything you pointed out is why am I now excited for it. Before, I knew none of those details, so I thought it was going to be some lazy douchefest, but I think I'm definitely wrong about that.

[@MarcMcKenzie-qb6or]

Same! I remember the Richard Chamberlain miniseries as a kid, and now here I am as an older person (😭) seeing a new take on this story...one that truly looks and feels epic.

[@mariuspetrea5360]

same here, just love this guy. also another wish of mine and I did hope since I heard about it that Ken Watanabe would be in this too, but maybe he will make it in another season... love these 2 guys, Hiroyuki and ken. yeah, tomorrow ill see the 1st ep man. I just can't sleep dude...

[@Pyllymysli]

This series has renewed my belief that Disney and Hollywood can actually produce high quality shows with high stakes and high intensity plot. I've became a fan of both Hiroyki Sanada and Anna Sawai. The casting overall is superb. Tadanobu Asano also has made a huge imperssion to me as Yabushige but to be honest, if I want to list all the great performances from the show I could as well just copy paste the cast. The costumes, the sets, everything. As a history buff, I'm glad to see that finally a production that hired historical experts, actually listened to them. It looks great and for a westerner it's a heart pounding series that rolls forward with full steam and offers a curiosity inducing sneak peek into feudal japanese culture. 9.5/10 and a chef's kiss.

[@thomasjones4570]

Smells like a paid post. The show was terrible compared to the original and the writing changes sucked the soul and brilliance out of the novel and original series that thankfully was viewed by far far more people while this one struggle to even top 10 million across all Disneys streaming platforms...how the heck is something so bad it cannot even get 1/5th the viewers when there are over 120,000,000 more Americans and over 3 billion more people living on the planet than during the originals time.

[@Hoganply]

@@thomasjones4570 And your overemphasis on things as irrelevant as the numbers smells like cretinism. In all seriousness, the thing that speaks most to its objective quality is how emotionally wrecked I was by the end from having been invested so heavily in the characters, Mariko especially. That so many characters are so uncompromisingly grey and each scene wrought with so much tempestuous subtext is glorious. The level of fidelity shown in virtually all aspects of the series is undeniably high, and to be so dismissive is beyond a disservice.

[@thomasjones4570]

@@Hoganply I accept your lack of argument as concession to the fact you are just butthurt that someone knows this version is inferior to the original and that you are too emotionally immature to accept it. The Novel won awards. The original series was closer to the novel than this one. deal with it. BTW, I also bet you liked Netflixes 3 Body Problem that sucked out the soul and brilliance because it was dumbed down for the average viewer. Much like this one was. People walked away from the original series being able to speak a bit of Japanese because they did not turn Blackthorne into a person that stumbled into Japanese...he also did not talk like a constipated pirate with a speech impediment like this one.

[@Mr.DISRESPECT]

@@thomasjones4570 which original series are you talking about? I would like to check it out.

[@thomasjones4570]

@@Mr.DISRESPECT The original series came out in 1980. Same name. The greatest Japanese actor of all time played Toranaga...Toshiro Mifune. The actress that portrayed Mariko did not speak a word of English and learned it and thus comes off as far more authentic...Blackthorne is portrayed by Richard Chamberlain and is considered his greatest role. All 3 were nominated for best acting in a limited series, 2 others including John Rhys-Davies were also nominated the show itself won the emmy for it. In total, it was nominated for 14 Emmy's, winning 3. Best limited series, Costume and set design. If you watch it, youll end up learning more than a little basic Japanese because like the novel, it's about Blackthrone LEARNING how to be Japanese to survive just like the real person he is based on.

[@KazeriantheVIIII]

I thought a well played scene was toward the end of the 2nd episode when Toranaga asks Blackthorne to draw a map of the world as he knows it and the conversation that followed. Whoever directed that sure knew what they were doing. Hiroyuki and Cosmo's acting in that scene is definitely on point.

[@leej70]

Yeah, that scene was amazing.

[@sheene.c9455]

Also in that scene the subtle warning Toranaga gave to Yabushige at the end there was so effortlessly powerful!

[@Mr.DISRESPECT]

@@sheene.c9455 can you explain to me that subtle warning Toranaga gave? I missed it while I was watching it :(

[@sheene.c9455]

@@Mr.DISRESPECT I think right before the map drawing scene. When Anjin was being moved there was an ambush by bandits which was orchestrated by Yabushige. So in the map drawing scene, at the end Toranaga turns slightly to Yabushige and says he should take charge of Anjin’s care because he wouldn’t want “bandits” to attack him again. Given Toranaga’s impeccable spy network it was implied that he knew Yabushige’s play and gave that subtle warning there. Very sly

[@Mr.DISRESPECT]

@@sheene.c9455 oh damn, completely missed . Thanks man

[@ToddSauve]

I think Hiroyuki Sanada's slightest facial movements convey a tiny bit of what he is thinking and feeling so well, that words are not needed in some scenes. The close in shots of his face, especially where he only clenches his jaw the slightest bit and squints his eyes only slightly, are the sign of an expert actor. I read the James Clavell novel back in the 1970s and after seeing only the first three episodes of this series, I am very pleased with what they have produced. 😉

[@Timmichanga361]

Hiroyuki is a young man. Hope to see many many more projects

[@nTrylo]

The first 2 episodes were so good this show is going to win so many awards.

[@GAB2020]

Hell, I set an alarm for each episode that how much i like it

[@123jlb]

I was born in 1969, Shogun, the original from the 70's literally changed my life entirely....Read the book 3 times by the time I was 18 I fell into a love with and practice of Japanese culture, global travel, martial arts, bushido, buddhism/zen, philosophy, health and wellbeing...I really doubt I would still be alive now without the benefits from mental and physical discipline I gained. Just re-watched the original. And can't wait for this re-make...!!!!!!!!!

[@23iloveanime]

A 50yo person with a teenager profile picture, lol (not offense)

[@TheTwinklinglilstar]

​@@23iloveanime to each their own. 😉

[@23iloveanime]

@@TheTwinklinglilstar yeah, that true

[@lupreztryson]

You had me at bushido

[@tomm5765]

Have you seen it yet? Curious what you thought?

[@johnnyawful509]

It’s magnificent! It’s no surprise that a highly intelligent producer cast and crew put it all together!

[@YahooMurray]

Great interview - makes me even more excited to see the series - Sanada is my favorite Japanses actor, in everything he has ever done.

[@milaechevarria4141]

This show is stunning

[@Pumpelche]

I admire Hiroyuki Sanada since he played in "Ninja in the Dragons Den" - I've never turned away from a movie since where he played any part. 100年生きられますように。真田さん

[@dlouis1830]

This show finally captured the spirit of interpretation. Thank you. From mariko never interpreting faithfully, culture clashing, and most especially in the scene with the Portuguese interpreter…this is what our interpreter vocation feels like. I love when they have dialogue in “ two languages,but one conversation”. That is the feeling of “clicking” when two speakers forget the language and focus on talking to each other. No one else has done it right until now.

[@Dark_Nemesis4300]

The 1980 version of Shogun, a mini-series, was itself epic, and this one is even better.

[@kumarmh1554]

Truly a mesmerizing TV Series, and simply awesome Hiroyuki Sanada and all the Actors and Actress in the series

[@cesnaanida9235]

One of the best part of this series is the importance and power of language. The emphasis and dynamics of who translates who and their persosnal agenda plus identities is so important

[@Sorobai]

Yeah besides Portuguese didn't speak English at that time

[@dproukous1570]

Can't wait for 10,but no rush.I do not want it to end.Great cast,writing,direction & production! Best in years* BRAVO

[@danzel1157]

Brilliant series that leaves everything else in its dust.

[@griffin3508]

I hear Hiroyuki Sanada and I think Japan, great ambassador ever since the last samurai. great actor as well.

[@jakebrown8745]

Watched the series finale on tuesday and then rewatched the entire series over again. It's so weird seeing all three actors sit side by side like this, the acting in the show was so believable to the point where my brain initially thought "why aren't they respectfully bowing to Toranaga-sama?" even though they're just three friends lol

[@hasseadamsson4122]

Hiroyuki Sanada thank you and i love you beautiful movie

[@Riffman08-dz6pv]

Anna Sawai is beautiful

[@pentium34]

I have great respect for actors. It is already known that the series is a great success. The cast is excellent. I hope someone will come up with a season 2

[@user-tk7xf9co2r]

今回の将軍は1600年前後におきた岐阜関ヶ原（日本国内の世界大戦）の話で次回作やるとしても、徳川家康が日本全国の大名に大阪城へ攻め込んで、豊臣秀次と淀とそのお付きが自害する大阪の陣と、大のキリスト教と外国人嫌いで有名な徳川3代将軍徳川家光の時代に起きた江戸幕府なキリスト教徒と外国人弾圧政策に抵抗する島原の乱しかない。ちなみに江戸幕府がキリスト教とヨーロッパ人とアメリカ人を弾圧したかというと彼らが九州各地の漁港で仏教からキリスト教に改宗した日本人を奴隷として売り飛ばしたり、中国で売れ残ったアヘンをその人達に買わせて、強引に今で言うアパートのような場所や自国の商館に連れ込んで、好き勝手に乱暴の限りを尽くして欲を満たし後に金品を奪い合い惨殺したからだ。 この太平洋戦争の影響や在日米軍問題もあって、今でもどんなに金持ちで総合的に強い力のある外国人が日本の賃貸物件や一戸建ての購入は本当に難しい。特にヨーロッパ圏、英語圏、中国、ロシア、韓国の人ならば、尚更だ

[@pentium34]

ご説明いただきまして誠にありがとうございます。幸運をお祈りしています。あなたが持っている知識は貴重です。@@user-tk7xf9co2r

[@straywolf77]

This was a magnificent rendition which did great honor to to the book and, of course, to the original story of William Adams. Mr. Sanada did a fantastic job, as did Anna and Cosmo. Just brilliant. Thanks guys for a great series!

[@nickconder6272]

I spent time in Japan as a child....the art, the spirit, the feel of this series is fulfilling for me.

[@camilleona68]

I’ve been watching Hiroyuki Sanada since the 70’s . I’m so glad that he is getting the recognition that he so richly deserves. ❤

[@loneshinobi2682]

I have to admit I wasn’t totally sold at first on Cosmo playing Blackthorne but the more previews I saw of him, I was convinced he was right for the character. I have no doubt Mr. Sanada will turn in a brilliant performance for Lord Torunaga.

[@Blisterdude123]

Having seen the first two episodes now, he absolutely nailed it. I wasn't sure too, initially, but once you start watching, he sells you really quickly.

[@loneshinobi2682]

@@Blisterdude123 that’s fantastic to hear! I’m going to start watching tonight after work

[@Blisterdude123]

@@loneshinobi2682You do need to put Richard Chamberlain out of your mind, I will say. He plays it differently, but it's quite compelling. And a welcome surprise really, it was refreshing to feel like I was seeing something new in a story I was already familiar with.

[@loneshinobi2682]

@@Blisterdude123 I think that’s the mark of a truly talented and honest actor when they don’t try and “replicate” a previous performance but make it all their own while still staying true to the “character” appreciate your thoughts, I’m even more jazzed to start watching

[@RedWhiteAndBlue4evr1]

I hate him. I too have read the book countless times and this version of Blackthorne is totally wrong. The actor is good. I might like it if I hadnt read the books. But to just watch Blackthorne get pulled along without the charisma, confidence, intelligence, fortitude, and intelligence that the book character had already shown by this 2nd episode is just repellent.

[@ibahibut]

Great interview! Sanada-san so sweet 😍✨ All cast is amazing!

[@user-jh9yt8dg4j]

Great interview! I was in awe with the level of minutia of your questions. I watch both episodes yesterday, it was phenomenal. I can't wai 🎉

[@CUMBICA1970]

I remember circa 1986 I rented an obscure samurai B-movie (at least in my country Brazil) and it was so bizarre, erotic and violent it stayed forever in my mind. It was "The legend of the eight samurai" and it took a little connecting the dots when I saw "Ringu." Can't believe after all these years he became such a big international star.

[@nealmedlin4380]

I love Japanese culture. And Sanada is one of my favorite actors.

[@vbgamer46]

Was lucky to see the first two episodes. It is amazing!!!

[@HaiNguyen-mj5pd]

One of the best shows/series in years! the acting, the cinematography and the specific tiltshift lenses used in this show is on another level. Can’t wait to next week!

[@arnflow4502]

The interviewer has some of the most interesting/insightful questions and is very engaging ☺️

[@tgentilcoremd]

Lovely people. An amazing story. A wonderful production. Thank you for this beautiful experience.

[@cezartb]

This is so good I wish it lasted longer.

[@kimck99]

Major props to Nikki Novak for the intelligent questions. By far one of the best press junket interviews I've watched. Well done.

[@shaun906]

the series is in my top 10 of all time, impressive!

[@Stanislav013]

Really good interview questions, thanks for the video!

[@hisgreatness2]

I love Japan. That's my 2nd home. And I've been watching Tanada-san since the 70s with their own Star Wars themed show titled Message from Space - Galactic Wars. I'm glad we have some authentic show like Shogun and I enjoy it very much!

[@kelleshodahl3706]

Thank you so much to a very talented person Sanada Hiroyuki. I’ve watched him in Taiheiki in the early 90’s. However, I’m unable to find a subtitle version. Any info? I truly enjoyed this interview

[@kimFloyd-dc3gq]

A great interview with fab and well researched questions. Cosmo is so sweet. He is mega talented and a brilliant actor who has worked his way up through the music and Indie film scene since the age of 16 without any formal or classical training, and he gives so much of himself to everything that he does. He is usually very nervous and awkward in interviews, so initially I was nervous watching this for him, but thrilled to see that he appears to be getting more comfortable with it. Persuasion wasn't his best moment, but that wasn't his fault - the adaptation was awful, and he just wasn't right for the part. He is a dude's dude - nothing gender confused about him, so I knew that the part of John Blackthorne was going to be right up his street. He was fantastic in Calm With Horses and also very good in Lady MacBeth. Yes, I'm a fan. Hopefully this is now his moment to really shine, be noticed and continue to get the big parts in the big productions because he so deserves it. The overall production of Shogun looks amazing and is getting so many justified rave reviews. Well done to everybody!

[@edinpandzic5838]

will watch 100%....I love samurai movies, in fact I think I have seen them all...MAKE MORE SAMURAI MOVIES PLEASE!

[@fujibosco]

Top 5 show of all-time. Please make a second season.

[@MrLee-ps3kd]

Does anyone notice when the interviewer said that he was in the business since 1960 in the co-stars reaction trying to calculate his age in their heads 😂 FYI he was born in 1963

[@abc92800]

LOOOOOL same. but i also didnt know about that so i was calculating too

[@Cmtwrt-ru8gj]

He was born in 1960, He joined a theater company in 1965. He made his debut as a child actor in a movie in 1966.

[@haroonmehmood990]

Their hard work really paid off👍👌👌👌💪

[@shinrin-yoku3877]

This interview was lovely to listen to. I think it is so true that the relationships between all three characters is so interesting. It is a good example of understanding

[@AnnaDolphin97]

So nice to see that Toronaga decided to learn english for this interview🙏

[@alexblackburn2021]

Damn😱🫡🫡🫡 I knew he was and actor for let’s say 30 years plus but 50 plus WOW major props my Dude👍😁🤔🤷🏼‍♂️🫡🫡🫡

[@jesseowenvillamor6348]

Uh, what?

[@firstlady6530]

Clavell's masterpiece, I've read it at least 15 times and am never bored at all. The mini series in the 80's was very good, but now with the advances of technology, we are going to have something epic. Together with the Dune series, this is going to be one of the classics for all time. Nikki Novak did a very good interview. I lived in Japan for 2 years and it was a wonderful experience.

[@RedWhiteAndBlue4evr1]

Not so far. Blackthorne is ridiculous.

[@polythewicked]

I was so happy to see this remade. I was a tiny person when the original came out, but I still remember how big a deal it was. This show is a masterpiece and I’m so glad to see Japanese culture presented in this way.

[@lionheart4424]

14:00 it was until this weeks episode why I understood that much emphasis on Hiromatsu's character as the embodiment of SAMURAI in the series. It was sooo heart-breaking!

[@Cornbutter1234]

Sanada san and everyone thank you so much for your kokorozashi the true spirit of how much you all can be authentic Japanese cultures. 在米日本人として非常に感激しております。 こういった機会があればボランティアで良いので参加させていただきたいと思いました。 世界が日本の文化を正しく認識してくださる素晴らしいチャンスだと確信しています。 皆さまの高い志に感謝を申し上げます。また、続いてのご活躍とご祝福をお祈り申し上げます

[@overthewebb]

I have read the book of Shogun and these all look perfect for the roles

[@transformerslover7]

I adore this series so much! Such a brilliantly casted group of actors, with so much dedication and attention to detail in all other areas of production. In addition to each fantastic episode, I've also enjoyed watching interviews and getting to know the people behind these fascinating characters. It seems like the younger talents have a deep sense of respect and appreciation for Hiroyuki Sanada, and that makes my heart so happy. He deserves all his "flowers."

[@renzoborg]

I read the book last year. Finished it in July I think and the annoucement for this series came as a huge surprise for me. So far they've done a great job. I highly recommend everyone watching to read the book. It's a masterpiece.

[@jasonmerritt1203]

I don’t think I’ve been this excited for a show since Tom Hardy’s Taboo came out back in 2017.

[@richardt9102]

Yes Taboo was brilliant. I just hope they still carry on with it. It was one of the best shows that year. And of course I am thrilled for Shogun. I’m a huge fan of anything Japanese .

[@Rowlph8888]

@@richardt9102 Yes, I can't believve they didn't get funding to continue that series, it was Incredibly intriguing plot wise and captivating visually

[@jasonmerritt1203]

@@Rowlph8888I loved taboo so much that I begged my parents to buy me the same kind of hat hardy wore in the show when they vacationed in London

[@jasonmerritt1203]

@@richardt9102same here. My love for all things Japanese started when I played a video game called onimusha.

[@RedWhiteAndBlue4evr1]

​@Rowlph8888 Funding had absolutely nothing to do with it. Tom Hardy's schedule is jam-packed, and when he got a window to film season 2, Covid19 hit. Season 2 is still a possibility, but it just depends on Hardy's availability. What kills me is he put off Taboo for that Venom garbage. Both movies were a total waste but they paid him a fortune.

[@alananderson4341]

I am so excited for this event. I loved watching the Shogun Miniseries with Richard Chamberlain as a teen, and it started a lifelong interest in Japanese culture. To this day, i still say, "Hai Toronaga sama!" When answering my wife in the affirmative! I would also like to commend Hiroyuki for his lifelong devotion to his art, both martial and acting! You sir, have been a true action rock star! Thank you for so many years of enjoyment!

[@stopthatluca]

very good interview, enjoyed it. I've seen the first six episodes, the acting from these three and others is really top notch, the settings and scenes absolutely beautiful.

[@maxilos1987]

I'd like to thank these three (and many more from the show) for delivering such masterful performances and helping to make Shogun such an enjoyable show and so well done. loved every second of it!.

[@putinscat1208]

Looking forward to it. Hope they can pull it off.

[@roxannekabotsky2997]

Can't wait until the series is available on DVD so I can buy it. The Shogun series of 1980s was my favorite.

[@StephanAshkenazy]

I've been a big Sanada'с fan since I first saw him in The Last Samurai. Since then I started to discover his amazing play in all the other movies he took part. My feeling is that in the first place, he is an amazing person and from here starts all the rest. Admiration and respect!

[@marcusbradbury8564]

I came across Shogun by chance. I watched the original series many years ago. Wow this version is spectacular. Its not often that you feel that you are really in the performance. The detail, from the scenery to the sets to the characters. I so hope that this programs receives the awards it is due. Excellent program. Please can we have more like this.

[@robertdunford8610]

I watch the first 2 episodes yesterday and just love it can't wait to watch more SHOGUN next week 100 percent on Rotten Tomatoes should be 110 percent on Rotten Tomatoes!

[@infectiousproduction812]

why nobody talk about blakthorn character 😅 he was awsome

[@drgbleached]

Loving the series. I look forward to it each week. Nicely done.

[@AtxMamasita]

I love this, and I can't wait to see the whole series. Great Job and Congratulations on the hit show! I've been a big fan of Hiroyuki since The Last Samuri.

[@mizaeldiaz8325]

In a word…. SPECTACULAR!!! This has to be one of the greatest series I have ever seen!! Everything about the series drips of realism and authenticity!! You develop a true connection with all the characters! Simply amazing

[@ixinor]

@0:31 lmfao Anna Sawai's reaction because the interviewer got that wrong. "Hiroyuki has been in business since 1960s". He was born in 1960 xD - I guess she meant 1965.

[@yourgirljuls]

her and cosmos reactions were both hilarious lol

[@jt1687]

She didn't get that wrong. Saying "the 1960s" refers to the decade of 196X (1960 - 1969), not the specific year. It's the same when saying "the 1600s" when referring to the century of 1600 - 1699.

[@ixinor]

@@jt1687 as a general question, sure. Then I guess its viable. Its still weird to say that when he started at 5.

[@Wayleran]

Great questions from the interviewer. I appreciate the respect she demonstrated through her intense preparation.

[@Sibilahabiaunavez]

I love the scenes with food on this show. When John prepares that english food nobody wants to try it I feel sad for him. 😂❤

[@emgee44]

Great show, really enjoying this so far. I've not seen Cosmo Jarvis in anything before this, his voice in the show reminds Richard Burton.

[@cyric2010]

I heard this show was very good and now that I've seen the first 5 episodes, I agree.

[@SilverScale.]

Breathtaking first two episodes. I had high hopes, and the show exceeded them. So excited for the rest!

[@chowdedout]

its actually such a great production. The cast seemed like they were made for these roles, dope as culture too

[@darlansamarion6341]

Loved the Richard Chamberlin version. Can't wait to see a more "authentic" adaptation.

[@RedWhiteAndBlue4evr1]

Yeah, it's not. Chamberlain nailed Blackthorne. This Blackthorne is utterly silly. I cant believe I waited 40 years for them to fk it up. Great Marico. Great Toranaga. Story doesnt flow. Lower class samurai aren't explained or represented well. Breaks my heart.

[@fredvasquez4201]

stop crying@@RedWhiteAndBlue4evr1