Using real katanas on set requires caution, consideration, and care.

FX's #Shōgun is now streaming on Hulu.

[@FXNetworks]

FX’s #Shōgun is now streaming on Hulu.

[@t.k.1319]

Named the show “Shogun”… But the protagonist is a British guy, and he takes up most of every episode. The show should be called “Blackthorn‘s crazy adventures in Japan.” We already saw “The Last Samurai,” FX. That’s not what we thought we were signing up for.

[@farismoussa8842]

​@t.k.1319 the show is based off a book by James Clavell

[@jdmspotter]

Darren Scott Choo, aka the android from Almost Human!

[@user-cw7ir7rf9w]

super-lame... now I will go outside and use my axe and motorsaw..... and it will be on set!

[@Finians_Mancave]

Am I the only one who thought the offscreen voice that starts about 30 seconds in was Robert Downey Jr?

[@allaricsensei4931]

John Blackthorne be like: "Oh bloody hell, you speak English?!"

[@emmanuela7528]

I hate that I said this in his voice 😅

[@jaimeherber8353]

​@@emmanuela7528 😂😂 I did too

[@naheemquattlebaum2267]

​@@emmanuela7528Me too! 😂😅

[@tuluvota]

with pretty much no accent 😂😂

[@Uouttooo]

I thought the guy could not speak English but then this. He fooled me.

[@gb3376]

That's Buntaro after living on the streets of San Francisco for 2 years

[@quickfruits6963]

😂😂😂

[@philipm5043]

💀

[@zekedon4587]

😂😂

[@philipm5043]

He speaks perfect english after 2 years. What a quick learner 😂

[@yvettemckinzie9082]

😂😂😂 i was so confused for a second!

[@ArthurZakaryan23]

The authenticity of everything around this series is a big part of why it's so good.

[@evildisaster8149]

Really good.

[@PepeSmuggins]

It is zero authenticity but it is still a good show

[@Hmfirestormz]

@@PepeSmugginsdude… you don’t know what your talking about. The characters might be made up but the period is captured in very great detail

[@PepeSmuggins]

@@Hmfirestormz yea.....I don't know what I'm talking about child

[@SuperCashed]

@@PepeSmugginsnope you definitely don’t.

[@SplendidFactor]

That's his stunt double, not Buntaro's main actor.

[@darkdrake13]

Yeah it says that on the screen

[@penegakkeadilanpembasmikej5022]

Whatttt

[@bernardibrahim]

The first time i saw hirokatsu on fx version, i thought hes played by mosab yousef haha

[@jaimeherber8353]

😂😂 I did not catch LMAO

[@nothinghereligma3363]

Ohhhh that makes sense lol

[@Helmutlozzi]

Buntaros stunt double is a foreign barbarian!!!

[@drjqool]

"Gaijin-sama. Please refer to him as Gaijin-sama." - Mariko-sama

[@angelamilton5134]

Anjin-dono oder Anjin-sama or Banjin

[@defnotatroll]

would they call a man who looks like them a barbarian? i think part of the reason they call JB that was because he's caucasian no?

[@plectrumura]

I really hope that other studios notice that when you go all out and make a great series, people show up in droves to watch it. Shogun is just immaculately acted, directed, written, and produced. Hats off to everyone involved.

[@Skyfire-x]

*cough* Wheel of Time *cough*

[@thetrickisirarelyrespond5945]

Except for Cosmo Jarvis' contact lenses.

[@product_of_august]

But not everyone is willing to take a Quarter billion dollar risk 😀 also the source material (book) and 1980 adaptation provided a solid foundation for this to succeed

[@victormendep]

​@@Skyfire-xhell no that one was a mediocre

[@Skyfire-x]

@@victormendep Longtime book reader, since the 90s. I am disappointed with that one. Especially since Shogun and Dune are 2 recent adaptations that are thriving and faithful to the source material.

[@h.s6352]

This has got to be the craziest stunt double transformation I've ever seen. You could literally just put this guy in every non-speaking Buntaro scene and I wouldn't notice.

[@happyjohn1656]

It's a different guy??

[@elqord.1118]

@@happyjohn1656 what? It is SO obvious

[@JeffCraigTV]

Cross-race effect making the double transformation easier here

[@thorlordofthunder2677]

@PotatobitzWait what? I’m asian and I literally could not tell them apart😂😂😂

[@UmarAli-tq8pl]

@@thorlordofthunder2677 It's really easy to notice, especially the eye area.

[@lizzybeth2924]

Hearing him speak English just blew my mind. Shogun is a fantastic show. We need more like it.

[@Mtaalas]

he's the stunt double, not the main actor...

[@hellobeautiful5225]

It’s Mac from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, he’s a master of Karate, and friendship to everyone.

[@ronangaffney7365]

Im sorry but mac is not the day man he is the night man you know the night man wears a black gui has the eyes of a cat and does karate across the stage dinnis played the little tiny baby boy who dee wants to bang and who becomes the day man but its all based on charlie being pimped out by a troll man and subsequently killing him freeing him from the rapings of the night man giving him the power to stand up for himself its a tale as old a time 😂

[@thomasskinner240]

I'm glad someone else thought that too haha

[@Makkufurai]

"Stage freeze!" "Don't say stage freeze just do it." XD

[@BridgeDweller]

​@@Makkufurai Hissssssssssss

[@paulblack4969]

Hahaha I can't unsee it now 😂

[@Basketcase6925]

Man this show is amazing from to bottom the set, photography, score, editing and of course the actors and actresses!!! There is not one boring character!

[@347Jimmy]

The costuming was insane Never seen so much fine silk

[@timwhite5562]

They've been doing a PHENOMENAL job with this series. I reread the book last summer, before I even knew they were making this. They've been so dedicated to the historical accuracy, and the results are amazing. They've even been fixing historical inaccuracies from the book in the show. Beyond that they made the show their own. For the most part, the changes they've done made sense, and the way they're giving some of the more ancillary characters from the book their own life on the screen, in a way that feels genuine. 👍

[@redteamla]

Which historical inaccuracies did they fix from the book? I would love to see those!

[@ea5yliver]

​​@@redteamlaMetatron read the book and mentioned that the book at one point pushes the false stereotype that the samurai thought that using firearms was dishonorable when, historically, Japan was-if I'm not mistaken-either the highest matchlock-producing nation in the world by something like 1650 OR had more firearms per person than any nation in Europe at the time. Either way, they *loved* their tanigashima matchlocks.

[@merc9nine]

This is one of the only shows worth watching these days. It's so good. The acting is incredible

[@gambit_toys6554]

cheeck out korean mopvies and shows if you like shogun

[@ryanhanna1375]

Sounds like a paid add

[@merc9nine]

@@ryanhanna1375 I wish. Name another good show. 3 Body Problem was okay.

[@MbahMu9829]

Holy crap he look exactly like buntaro.

[@Uouttooo]

Oh he is not Buntaro. I thought wow the guy speaks English.

[@Jacob-Pogicat]

Lies that's buntaro, he's just a really good actor 😏

[@mikefriend1514]

The fight scene as Mariko attempts to leave Osaka Castle in episode 9 is stunning.

[@SHINKU93]

Fun Fact: This is Buntaros American brother, Buntara

[@kepinpin5277]

Boone Taro

[@antonydrossos5719]

I can imagine how deadly even prop swords can be. There’s a story of how the late, great Christopher Lee got his Left Pinky finger permanently disfigured while filming the sword fight for the original‘Count of Monty Cristo’.

[@enigmaodell6806]

I remember on the lord of the rings, there were three swords for each sword, a foam one, an aluminum one and a real steal one

[@derp3305]

*"Safety is #1 priority!"*

[@dtub10]

How the hell do they source such great stunt doubles?! They look like twins, omg 😳 I thought that was the actual actor who plays Buntaro

[@JeremyIceAndFire33]

I love how they're using real Katanas on set, so badass.

[@williamschlosser77]

They're not.

[@JeremyIceAndFire33]

@williamschlosser77 yes they certainly are

[@P.Whitestrake]

​@@williamschlosser77 They are, for certain parts. Using real katanas isn't unusual in jidaigeki, though I think I've never seen them used in real contact scenes between actors.

[@Uouttooo]

That is nuts. They learnt nothing from Alec Baldwin's predicament.

[@sloppyfloppy79]

Most aren't real. You can tell by the Hamon. I make real ones and the Hamon makes me cringe, but it's Hollywood.

[@dcyork2703]

I absolutely love this show. The writing, the acting, the authenticity is all on point.

[@ryanhanna1375]

Paid add

[@dcyork2703]

@@ryanhanna1375ghey

[@frobbit30]

Now why the hell didn't the Rust movie production treat a live firearm with the exact same respect, respect for each actor's life, respect for each other, and respect for themselves to do the best work the safest? This is awesome to see the care taken by the production and the honesty in their work.

[@GTURNERX40]

The production cinematography and costumes in this series is A Plus

[@ryanhanna1375]

Paid add

[@ProjectMathesar]

Not gonna lie it took me a second viewing to notice Darren was the stunt double and not the real actor. Very nicely done!

[@daddyfatstackss]

Its Always Sunny in Shogun.

[@timneedham8720]

It's a very cloudy country, with long rainy seasons. I live here. Winter has long nights as one would know. Lighting has been excellent in this show.

[@daveUK1066]

That joke went straight over your head tim😅

[@oitatim]

Oh? Please ‘enlighten’ me.

[@helioscephelles]

Japanss

[@daddyfatstackss]

To all the experts on Japanese climate & culture. I apologize for not sending a pigeon prior to posting, notifying you that this was a joke. Carry on with your day.

[@comfycozygamer3892]

Buntaroo!!!! Do you disrespect my house? Now you dare teach me about swords!? Jokes, you're awesome.

[@jakegraham7265]

"Anytime you have a live blade on set, it's a serious matter" Armourer on the set of Rust: 👁👄👁

[@MarcYanruw]

They respect the weapons. Unlike others with guns

[@clockworkNate]

He looks like Mac off Always Sunny. 😂

[@evillink1]

He went from Fat Mac to ripped Mac to Japanese Samurai Mac. The character development!

[@StuSaville]

Blackthorne "Yeah that's pretty awesome but I feel I would have shot you from a mile away!" Buntaro "No, no you wouldn't because I would have zig zagged and made sounds to distract you!"

[@poilagratter2417]

More Buntaro-chan, yes!

[@jiminycriket]

Buntaro-KUN.

[@strivingmoe377]

Show some respect. It's Buntaro-sama!

[@stevehilton4052]

During jungle training in the British military we had very serious instructions on hacking through the bush and the results of slashing wounds when doing it wrong.....

[@dahorseyguy1]

Don't let Alec Baldwin use it.

[@VanCityHapa]

lol

[@Ntmoffi]

Thankfully there's no trigger on this sword.

[@mysoap23]

@@Ntmoffi "the sword just slashed by itself"

[@Subutai_Khan]

@@Ntmoffi Swords are more unsafe if you ask me in untrained hands. Hitting yourself is more likely believe it or not and you can accidentally cut other people. Or you can accidentally stab someone believe it or not if you hold it the wrong way. Whereas with a gun I think the safety rules are more intuitive. Particularly because we are more familiar with them now. Both are safe used properly but the sword strikes me as more dangerous to the user especially.

[@Dexiray]

funny, but it wasnt his fault.

[@user-sx8cu8cv2y]

never thought that guy could speak english like that, this guy is the most samurai like actor in the drama.

[@ignasmaciulis1095]

You were not just using a proper steel sword, but a sharp one at that? Hats off to you, hats off.

[@poja82]

The quality of execution of this show is mindblowing.

[@charlesrocks]

Shōgun is the most interesting show on TV. The attention to detail, the art design, the acting…it’s all very enjoyable.

[@anitun9008]

I honestly love this series. I did not expect it to be this good!

[@GunggusRama-zo3ly]

Dude..buntaro speak like real gaijin😂😂

[@BigMikeMcBastard]

Buntaro's stunt double.

[@GunggusRama-zo3ly]

@@BigMikeMcBastard yes yes...his stunt 🤘🤣

[@MrKardany]

This show is amazing and it has major potential to be one of the best tv series of all time.. i just hope they don’t mess with it.. just keep this flow and we are good

[@CLSGL]

Best show I’ve seen in a very long time

[@ryanhanna1375]

Paid add

[@CLSGL]

@@ryanhanna1375 uh no I’m literally just a guy that likes the show. But thanks

[@cjmars822]

NOT what I expected Buntaro to sound like off set!

[@Rynewulf]

These guys would have their minds blown visiting an antiques dealer or a hema gym

[@keithwestmoreland8877]

Hey thank you and everyone on the staff I absolutely love Shogun I seen the original series when I was very small I was about 6 years old and that's what got me started in martial arts I have now been involved in the Japanese and Okinawan plus due to my military background I've been introduced to the Filipino and Russian and Indonesian I cannot wait until it comes out for sale Shogun you guys have done a fantastic job

[@simplyme8593]

Stunt doubles deserve MUCH MORE recognition and praise, in my opinion 👏

[@valladaresRey]

His voice sounds so kind, but then his face is the opposite 🤣 great acting and superb character 🙌🏼

[@hvyduty1220]

I read the book when I was young.....love seeing it brought to the screen.

[@Bando710]

Rust still catching strays lmao

[@tinuvi4lign131]

His voice sounds like a super friendly guy! In the show his character was so serious! Wow

[@animedrummerboy]

buntaro was such a good character i really felt for him.

[@boyzinho281]

I thought this was Mac's Asian cousin

[@luvella9795]

I was just think he looked like him 😂

[@mikeyj990ify]

Fantastic show. I expected martial arts bonanza. Which isnt my thing. But instead i got this masterpiece. Beautifully created story and sets. Love seeing the ancient culture and customs. Amazing job to all

[@ttrestle]

This show is just soooo freaking good

[@whiterabit09]

Fantastic series, well done!

[@russmitchellmovement]

Ten thousand percent correct. I've had students cut themselves six ways to Sunday just *transporting* live blades. Fortunately, nothing truly serious, but just like the unloaded gun shoots the loudest, you have to be super-respectful with sharps when you have lots of people milling about.

[@HGRAP1]

10/10 show. Honestly some of the best TV out there

[@ricardodemarco3486]

Also, katanas feel a lot heavier than other swords (carry more momentum) and need a bit more of training on the swordsman’s part to not loose control of the blade and hitting things and people unintentionally.

[@digitaljanus]

They _are_ heavier. They weigh as much as a European longsword, which is on average almost a foot longer than a katana.

[@ricardodemarco3486]

@@digitaljanus my point about the “feel heavier” is because the center of mass on a katana is generally further from the handle than in a longsword. Katanas do not have distal taper nor pommel to counterbalance the weight of the blade, therefore more mass is located near the center of the blade rather than the handle or guard.

[@gwynbleidd1917]

​@@digitaljanuslongswords only weigh 2.5-3.5lbs, and so do katanas. An arming sword weighs only slightly less, and not even all the time. Stop propagating misinformation.

[@N2theBlue1]

*does not apply to rapiers or small swords, which were balanced such as to be tip light for thrusting.

[@gwynbleidd1917]

@N2theBlue1 yeah, but rapiers share the same weight averages as longswords, whereas smallswords are usually between 1-2lbs. Albeit a rapier's weight is centered towards the hilt since the hilt is complex and heavy, making most rapiers handle very nimbly.

[@evilnation7601]

Shōgun is my new love. I have LotR vibes. It looks very lovely produced.

[@yatedmate3288]

BUNTARO IS SPEAKING ENGLISH??

[@gladiator_games]

Whoa!!!! Incredible show

[@daraprak6498]

Amazing series 🙌

[@gab.americano]

Excellent actor!

[@ThePerpetualStudent]

This series is gold.

[@JackMeoff46]

Is that Buntaro speaking? His English is perfect Edit: I’m blind, he is Buntaro’s stunt double

[@RichardRanu]

LOL i guess that means the double is doing a good job

[@OneofInfinity.]

🤣

[@timchau727]

This A Very Good Show. I got addicted to it. 😂

[@zinny999]

This show has been soo good it is averaging 8.5, 9 and to 10 on every episode. Is Western director with Asian actors and background of feudal Japan. I really like this, because there is that Element of over acting on Asian part the alot of the story is being told without words but by actors with subtlety.

[@Hydde87]

Not sure how Buntaro would feel about having a secret twin that is fluent in Barbarian and knows how to smile every now and then.

[@IAm-NotHear]

He nailed that roll

[@jayluksha6809]

This show is absolutely amazing!

[@Frogmen585]

respect to the makeup/fx team too, pretty close resemblence tothe actor, love the show, what an epic about this period in Japan should look, feel and sound like I would think if you could travel back in time :D

[@daniellonghorn4612]

I digging this series. 🔥

[@MandoMTL]

This show is such a masterpiece.

[@user-rt6rb2gn7u]

Please make another season!! I know its not intended but I wanna see more of Hiroyuki Sanada and Shin'nosuke Abe!! They did so well!

[@misheckmachaka6189]

He doesn't look nearly as dangerous when speaking in English. Excellent actor

[@jvamerica1703]

Really good show

[@vizualsbynick]

This series is just sooooo epic

[@mpa324]

Thank God Alec Baldwin isn't in it.

[@nataliamillheim7068]

Amazing!!!!!!!! My favorite!!!!!!

[@user-lg7qe4qy7f]

Crazy awesome show

[@Narding5566]

Buntaro was so pissed at Blackthorne stealing Mariko he started learning "Portuguese"

[@user-wh1dm6bc9k]

Holy poop I had no idea he was such a natural English Speaker! man your Japanese on the show is incredible!

[@360entertainment2]

I need to hop on this show, it looks good!

[@thomaslindroos1667]

Cant wait for the next episode!

[@ndwolfwood09]

Oh wow! Actor Shinnosuke Abe's double facial expressions are very opposite of his character Buntaro! So warm and friendly!

[@CaballeroDeOtono]

When you use a knife to cook, requieres caution, consideration and care too.

[@RichardNixion357]

Just watched Ep 9. Im enjoying the series.

[@tuckerhurley6313]

You know their sword safety guy must have the most stressful job after the accidental death in Rust 😂

[@JimmyNoob]

Best show 💯

[@LoneWolf_Cub_Ogami_Itto]

I'm waiting for this to wrap up so I can start watching. Untill then I've been buying up Criterion Samurai cinema like Seven Samurai, Yojimbō & Sanjurō, Lone Wolf & Cub, Sword Of Doom, Throne Of Blood, Three Outlaw Samurai, Samurai Trilogy, Hidden Fortress, Rān. Great films

[@Tiefschlag]

What a great series. 🙂👍

[@Moriarty22cent]

Oh my, I thought this was the actor playing Buntaro, not his stunt double. Talk about long lost twin.

[@DebonairOfTheWind]

What a great show

[@TurboVirgin2003]

WOW, John Blackthorne looks exactly like Sensei Ishikawa in Ghost of Tsushima now I just noticed.

[@MontigoSuarez2120]

This really changes the impression of his character to me, it humanizes him in a way...

[@jumpyboi7784]

Very good series

[@asa-punkatsouthvinland7145]

As a collector of replica swords I can very much understand the issue! Usually when I do test cutting I'm alone but with a camera crew and others on a film set the possibility of a mishap as much higher. As long as people keep their distance it's not generally a problem but occasionally someone might lose grip on a sword and it go flying which is never a good thing

[@KoiiiKoiii]

NGL, i thought that the real Buntaro actor speaks fluent english for a second

[@MrJustbrowsing12345]

I haven't had my mind blown like that since mr miagi

[@adam108]

I love this film :)

[@yanbeaudoin141]

j'adore cette série