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You will love this. This is closely based on Tokugawa Ieyasu the last and the most important unifier of Japan in the late Sengoku Era and the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate (Edo period)
The young boy is the heir, no time pass. The heirs mother was at torunagas castle because HER sister was torunagas daughter in law was in labor, the council accuses him of holding her hostage when he's not
In the novel, Blackthorne is a polyglot and speaks fluent English, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, and Latin. In the novel, they change the language back and forth all the time. For example, the conversations that Blackthorne and Rodrigues have are based in Portuguese but they swear at each other creatively in Spanish. Point being that Blackthorne is highly educated (which fits with being a guild Pilot, the 'top gun' badass rockstars of their time period.)
@@rafaelmartins6981as far as actors/actresses go its probably a lot easier to find people that speak fluent english and japanese whereas its probably a lot harder to find actors that speak japanese+portuguese fluently. so its a creative decision that was important to make that resulted in all Portuguese being spoken English
Still would’ve been a pretty middle-class position though, so the weird Tom Hardy posh accent feels like an odd choice. (I havent read the book, so maybe its different but the historical dude he’s based on doesnt seem to fit the voice)
@@shortdrink873 Well in the book Blackthorne doesn't speak much English at all other than when he's angry and frustrated so thats mostly cursing and swearing , I think REP English has become a default accent for a lot of historical/fantasy stuff regardless of what he would of actually sounded like probably some regional variant of late middle English that a modern English speaker might struggle to understand .
Hiroyuki Sanada actually said that if the culture wasn't accurate/respected and that if they didn't cast Japanese actors, he wouldn't have signed on to the project!
@@alalalala57lmao this tool said "we" as if no one speaks Portuguese anymore. Point is they were already using subtitles for the inbred Americans to be able to understand. Might as well had just gone all out and used actual Spanish and Portuguese actors as well. Guess they figured reading English subtitles was too hard, so they limited it as much as possible.
I hope this show is a huge success and FX does all James Clavell's Asian Saga books in an anthology style like they did with the Fargo show (The books in chronological order: Shogun, Tai-Pan, Gai-Jin, King Rat, Noble House, Whirlwind)
I was so terrified to start this show because of how bad movies/shows have been lately, finally started yesterday and couldn't be happier with it so far.
I'm sure someone already mentioned this, but the Taiko is the title used for the non-shogun ruler who unified Japan prior to the events of the show. His son, while in line to be ruler when he comes of age, is separate from the Emperor, who is just a figurehead in Kyoto.
Technically Hideyoshi's title as "ruler" was Kampaku (which specifically meant regent or chief advisor to the emperor), Taiko was the title a Kampaku took after retiring. Hideyoshi never took the title of Shogun, most likely because he did not have noble blood.
@@Deukish Yeah, that was pretty much why Hideyoshi didn't take that title to our knowledge. Ieyasu cited noble heritage to claim the title, though whether he got creative with the family tree or if it was legit is debated. Either way, the title of shogun did come with requirements.
I’m so glad they took their time making this show. The rewrites were obviously for the better. They knew they could make this show better, and it shows. What a fantastic first two episodes.
The scene where the other Regents confront Toranaga is amazing. The head of the regents deliberately insults Toranaga to his face hoping to trigger Toranaga so the regents have an excuse to execute him or force him to commit seppuku. Toranaga doesn’t take the bait but one of his samurai’s is angered by the insult. Toranaga chastises his samurai and denies he’s been insulted (because honor would demand he respond to an insult). The tension and political subtleties make it an incredible scene.
Many thanks to Eric, Calvin and Aaron! 🗾 I loved the mini-series from 44 years ago... and I loved this opening episode, too! The male lead, Cosmo Jarvis, who portrays 'John/Anjin' I best know from three episodes of RAISED BY WOLVES (2020) in which he played 'Campion'... and three episodes of PEAKY BLINDERS (2019) in which he played 'Barney'.
The title of "shogun" is a title for military dictator. In reality, a shogun would act as both military dictator and prime minister. The shogun would be the real political power in Japan, not the sovereign. The actor who portrayed Blackthorne is Cosmo Jarvis. Not only was he in "Peaky Blinders", but I've also seen seen him in movies like "Persuasion" and "Lady Macbeth".
Hi,intelligent person. Im Japanese and I want to correct your little mistake. I don't mean to attack you, so please don't be offended. First of all, the perception of him as a dictator is different. A shogun is a position given to him by the emperor. In military terms, he is an admiral. Politically, he would be the prime minister. No matter how much power he holds, all decision-making authority rests with the Emperor. After the Warring States period ended, people dreamed of peace. It will be an opportunity to accomplish this in these cruel times. あなたは日本語は出来ますか？ 興味があれば是非日本に来てください。 僕の友達のアメリカ人はよく日本に来てくれます🙂
When I was about 15 or so my dad gave me a book to read from his collection. I immediately got swept up in the epic novel and re read it so many times the back cover fell off 😂 i still have that same book today. That novel was Shogun. I'm now 33 and have the audiobook and it still is one of the greatest books I've ever read 😊
Dude I also read this book many times since my father gave it to me, and I am so fantastically satisfied with the casting and production of this show as well as the closeness to the novel. The fact that they did the scene with Yabu at the sea cliffs? That was when I knew they were doing the whole thing right.
@@JoeFF85 yeah I'm pleasantly surprised with this adaptation so far. I've already noticed several differences between the novel and the show but it's understandable they had to tone down some stuff and cut others. I'm kinda on the fence on how they portrayed Rodriguez but eh I'm not the producer and I'm just happy that we're getting this show period. The last time it was on the screen was what 1980?
Saw the original in 1980 as a youngster. First exposure to John Rhys-Davies, what a memorable voice. Love they remade it. So happy y'all are reacting to it.
In Japanese history, there were a few families descended from extraneous members of the Emperor's family - they are acknowledged as coming from royal blood but cannot become emperor because of a decree. Toranaga is (maybe - he claims it anyway) from one of those families, which means he has a bloodline above the other Regents...should he choose to use that status. At this point, the Emperor is a distant, secluded figurehead who is protected as a religious symbol - very few Emperors attempted to do any politicking of their own for hundreds of years - so the country needs a unifying leader, usually called the Kampaku, until they retire and are called the Taikō. At the time of this story, the Kampaku had "retired", giving the title to his very young son, but still ruling as Taikō. Then he died after creating a regency of five men to hold the country together until his son was old enough to rule on his own. He planned for them to all hate each other and spend all those years in-fighting as a distraction to keep his son safe. If Ishido manages to oust Toranaga, the whole structure will collapse as he gets rid of the others in their turn before eliminating the heir. If Toranaga can take it all and become the Shōgun (basically, war leader vs a political leader), he can - theoretically - keep the heir safe until he comes of age. We can be fairly certain no Shōgun will give up his power later, but that's the excuse he's going to use for now. The Lady Ochiba, mother of the Heir, is "visiting her sister", who is married to one of Toranaga's sons and about to have a baby.
And historically, Hideyoshi dun fucked up. He had an heir that was an adult already (his nephew, an adopted heir), but when his favorite concubine gave birth to a son he wanted that son as his heir and had his nephew exiled, and then later commanded him to commit seppuku. So there wouldn't have been a need for the regents if Hideyoshi's pride hadn't gotten in the way.
Darn. Was really hoping one of y'all had read the books. But still, glad you are reacting. It's not getting enough discussion. It's incredible and has been an amazing adaption so far. I'm so impressed by the decisions they made so far, personally.
I'm rarely a fan of updating a story for 'modern sensibilities' or similar things, but I'll always give kudos to updating a story for more historical accuracy. This show has been an unexpected pleasure and I was so relieved that they actually made a point to not lean into the typical western 'mysticism' when it comes to perceptions of far-Eastern cultures.
If I’m not mistaken, the whole series is a fictional take on the events that led up to the real life Battle of Sekigahar where Tokugawa Ieyasu comes out the victor and becomes Shogun
And isn’t Hiroyuki Sanada a distant relative or married to someone - from the Sanada Clan? So his ancient ancestor would be Yukimura and Nobuyuki and didn’t one of them or their relatives marry into the Tokugawa? And participate at Sekigahara but at opposite sides or something? My memory is a little hazy
Correct, most of the characters are based on real people and events. Toranaga = Tokugawa Ieyasu Ishido = Mitsunari Ishida Ohno = Otani Yoshitsugu John = William Adams Are the ones I can name off of the top of my head, and I recognize who a lot of the others are supposed to be though I cannot remember their names without looking them up. It plays out differently in a lot of way than in history, which is presumably why James Clavell chose to make his characters fictional rather than using their historical inspirations.
@@Pr_fSm__th I'm unsure if Hiroyuki is an actual descendant of the famous Sanada clan or not, but you're correct about Nobuyuki and Yukimura serving opposite sides of the conflict. In retellings in media it is popular to depict it as a difference of opinion/ideology between the brothers, but historically it was because their father Masayuki instructed them to do so. It was so that the clan would survive no matter which side won. Nobuyuki was the contingency plan made before the Toyotomi clan fell, since Masayuki was a shrewd man and wanted to cover his bases in case the Toyotomi clan didn't last.
i love like this episode shows that the honour of japan in that time could easily be confuse with just ego. it seems it is going to be a realistic take on it
Never really a fan of the term 'honour' when it comes to Japanese cultural social concepts, as it really fails to encapsulate the nature of mentsu ('face'/reputation) and giri (loyalty, gratitude, moral debt, etc). Plus it usually brings to mind the western 'mysticism' of perception of far-Eastern cultures. The traditional social ways of Japan are far more nuanced than the typical 'muh honor!' stuff we tend to get in western-produced media set in the far-East.
Carbonel and Jarvis' chemistry was absolutely on point. By far some of the best dialogue between two characters I've seen. Thoroughly enjoyed their back and forth, was so glad when they found him after the storm. Hope to see much more of them through the show. Speaking of which, what a treat. After so much bland television or outright terrible series, this was a breath of the freshest air. Ten episodes will fly by.
If people want to understand a bit more about Christianity in Japan, they should check out the film Silence by Martin Scorsese. Catholic missionaries who were Portuguese arrived in Japan in the 1570s and succeeded in converting many Japanese people. Initially they were tolerated but that changed, due to some of the events that will be dramatized on this show. Silence takes place in the period where Christianity is outlawed.
My mom had my sister and I watch the 80s version something she loved very much. Can't wait to watch this show loved that they added some of game of thrones elements
Fun facts from Japan🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵 Oh, so this is the rumored Shogun. This drama called "Shogun" has attracted a lot of attention in Japan, and many Japanese people are saying, "I am surprised. Who is the producer who directed the production of this drama? This drama perfectly recreates the atmosphere of the lost traditional Japanese period drama. Who in America is this knowledgeable about Japanese culture and history?" They said. Can you imagine how people overseas feel when they watch this drama and are astonished and moved by it? After the U.S. burned most of Japan in World War II and the country surrendered, most of the entertainment including traditional Japanese plays, folk songs, dances, and traditional board games were banned or ordered to stop being performed by the Allied Command, which consisted of the U.S. and European countries. or ordered to cease performances. Protests by many Japanese actors, actresses, and game players were ignored, and they were placed under house arrest or sent to prison by the Allied forces. After so thoroughly eliminating Japanese traditions, the Allied Forces in the U.S. and Europe told Japanese TV and radio stations, "Jazz and flashy dances and shows are very popular in our country, the U.S., and in European countries now. Broadcast jazz music, especially as a symbol of America and Europe, which liberated Japan from war and gave it freedom. Also, allow Japanese TV and radio stations to operate if they broadcast dramas detailing the lives of Americans." He continued, "It was we, the Americans and Europeans, who completely defeated Japan in the war. Treat Japanese traditional things as the evils of the old times that symbolize prewar and wartime. From now on, Japanese people should forget about Japan's ancient and traditional things and focus on the U.S. and European countries as their ideal image for the future. We will also create a school board with a thorough educational policy to live in such a way. We will also change many laws so that the Japanese will be educated from childhood according to this board, and all new laws in Japan from now on must be directed and censored by us. If the Japanese do not approve of our proposal, no matter how many new laws the Japanese revise, we will deem them ineffective. We will not give permission for anything you make without our instructions." And they, the Allied Forces overseas, instructed Japan. The influence of this foreign Allied command was so great that after World War II, the number of craftsmen involved in traditional theater, folk songs, dances, and related traditional crafts in Japan declined alarmingly, and many skills fell into disuse or were in danger of extinction. Also, Japan continues to send huge sums of money to many foreign countries because the US and Europe demand it as one form of atonement. Therefore, there is always a shortage of money not only for theater and drama productions but also for social infrastructure and livelihood, and the Japanese are always saying, "We don't have enough money. All we can do is to devise with a low budget and minimal technology. Oh, how sad. How long is this going to go on? How long do we have to keep sending amazingly huge sums of money to foreign countries? It is Japanese money that we are supposed to be able to spend freely. The daily working hours are getting longer and longer to earn the huge sums of money we send overseas. It's a disgusting reality. He said. This is because it takes a lot of money to recreate traditional techniques that were once on the verge of extinction. So, Japan has neither the money nor the abundant technology to produce such a drama. That is why many Japanese are really surprised to see this drama called Shogun. It has been a long time since they have seen such a traditional and authentic drama. What a nostalgic feeling this drama has. In the past, Japan used to make a number of such period dramas. Oh, if various technologies had not been in crisis like that, I am sure they could have made such authentic dramas and movies even now. I envy America and Europe. I have very mixed feelings. However, I would like to commend Hiroyuki Sanada for his strength of will. It was written in magazines and newspapers that Hiroyuki Sanada, who knows both Hollywood and the Japanese theatrical world very well, was the main person in charge of Japanese actors and actresses when the production of this Shogun drama started, I was told that he was offered the opportunity to be a part of the production staff, including the art director, and that his condition for accepting the offer was to have a Japanese person on the production staff to properly capture the Japanese culture and customs. Hiroyuki Sanada has long confessed to Japanese magazines and newspapers that he was distressed by the misrepresentation of Japan in Hollywood, and I am sure that he made a courageous decision to invite all the craftsmen and people he knew who were involved in traditional Japanese techniques to participate in this drama. I am sure that he has made a courageous decision to call on all the traditional Japanese craftsmen and people he knows to participate in this drama. He must have made a courageous decision to call upon all the craftsmen and people he knew to participate in this drama, as he was born and raised in Japan and had a long career as an actor in historical dramas, and he always feared the disappearance or breakdown of the Japanese culture. His performances and interview comments show that he truly loves Japan. I am sure that the path he has taken so far has been a difficult one with many hardships. But he continues to work hard to help people overseas understand Japanese culture and history, which are often misunderstood. He is a wonderful actor who never gives up. Thanks to his efforts, we haven't seen such a nostalgic and authentic period in a long time. Now we are impressed. I want to say thank you to Hiroyuki Sanada. May his efforts be successful and may the true heart and traditional ideas of the Japanese people be properly understood by people overseas. The performances of the Japanese actors and actresses he has assembled will counteract the intentionally distorted image of the Japanese people and will surely convey to people abroad the true heart and traditional way of thinking of the Japanese people in the correct form. Hiroyuki Sanada took this job not for fame, honor, or money as an actor, but to restore the honor of Japan as a whole. His dedication and selflessness are truly samurai-like. I commend him for his great spirit and performance. We are happy that someone with such a noble spirit survived in Japan today. Many Japanese said so. Many Japanese are truly moved to say this and admire Shogun.
Yeah, as an American who has done a lot of meticulous study on Japanese culture/customs (I'm fascinated with how different it is from the west) I could tell instantly that they must have had somebody familiar with Japanese culture on the staff because it captured it so well. I bounce off of most western-produced stuff that covers Japan because you can always get that 'western energy' that completely takes me out of the story. Ghost of Tsushima and The Last Samurai both bothered me for that reason (something I usually get insulted for saying, lol). Speaking of, I imagine Sanada Hiroyuki must not have been especially pleased with The Last Samurai, then. That one was a prime example of shoving western values/viewpoints into a Japanese story, as well as leaning into (ignorant) western perceptions of samurai and far-eastern cultures in general. Katsumoto was clearly supposed to be based on Saigo Takamori, and boy-howdy did they completely fail at telling that story 😕
@@kenjutsukata1o1 Sanada-san did what he could to make sure things were accurate in The Last Samurai, but without the title of Producer, there's only so much one can do. The department heads on TLS took him out to dinner as a thank you after production wrapped - from interviews, he thought he was going to be chastised for his input, but was surprised they called him to thank him. I'm so glad he has the Producer title for Shogun, and going forward will be an Executive Producer on Shogun if there are subsequent seasons.
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The production brought an entire authenticity department over from Japan including a master of gestures . There were times that if an Obi wasn't positioned correctly the shot was delayed to correct it. They were VERY obsessed with getting the cultural and esthetic details correct. Bit of Trivia the Erassmus was the same ship built for Peter Pan and Wendy... so yeah that's Captain Hooks Jolly Rodger. No wonder they thought they were pirates.
The heirs aunty is having a baby, and torinaga is the father in law of the heirs aunty (who is pregnant)????. Maybe im slow there has to be a better way to explain it.
Finished the episode & thought it would be cool to see the Blind Wave crew react to it, especially b/c of Eric's love for Sanada. The timing couldn't have been more perfect.
I'm sure it's been mentioned before but the episode's title translates to "Pilot" which is the name the character is given because Pilot is his job, but it's also the first episode which is often called the pilot
My father loved the original, and I watched it & read the novel. I am so excited for this & really impressed by everything in this first episode. Really glad you’re watching this!
The only bad thing about this show is that you have to wait a week to get another episode I love the details that the sailors got black teeth, because in 1600 they hadn't found the cure for scurvy(lemonade or orange juice)
They way blackthorne walks around like he is better than everyone and smarter. smug in a way. the slight sense of defeat at the end before he bows is solid. its impactful for a 1st episode. this show has me hooked already
So happy u guys are reacting to this, just from the vibes of the trailer and first 2 rps, I think it’s gonna be a masterpiece; I hear the book is great, imma have to check it out!
Yes when i got up this morning i was so happy to see this i watched first 2 episodes rigjt when they dropped and wasnt expectimg any of the reactors i watch to be seeing this anytime soon with ATLA coming out last week.
@@justsomegirlwithoutamustach It's awesome. James Clavell served in the British army during WW2 and became a Japenese PoW. Despite that very negative first experience he wrote a very compelling and sympathetic portrayal of feudal Japan.
I was wondering if you guys were going to cover this show because I didn't see a trailer reaction. But I am oh so glad that you are reacting to Shogun. It's going to be the best show of the year. A masterpiece.
This was the first 1000 page book I read, and I loved it. I can't wait to see how the show does (especially since I haven't seen the OG show from decades ago). Clavell's whole asian saga is great, I really need to finish it.
So glad you guys are doing this reaction. Hopefully the best show this year. Opening 2 episodes are amazing. Can't see much buzz online about it either.
I seen the original series from 1980 before this one. Thus far my impression is that the original more clearly focused on the perspective of Anjin-san (navigator). This interpretation is more dramatized and gives more attention to the Japanese perspective. The original was a great introduction into Japanese culture as you learned along with the Navigator. Just my initial impression though based on the first episode.
I think all of you would love the book. The show changes a few things with some pacing and plot, but overall, it does a really good job keeping the spirit of the original story so far.
Watched the original in the 80's and by the end of the series everyone in school was speaking Japanese. As it had no subtitles you had to learn along with Anjin.
I just watched 2 episodes in one go and cant wait for more. This might be the best iv seen in a long time. Its only 2 episodes but i think it will be my tv-series top5 list.
Heck yeeeessssss!!! So many reaction channels I follow never watched the trailer and didn’t have this show on their radar. So Im so freaking pumped that my fav reaction channel is picking it up so I can watch this with y’all! The premier was fantastic and I feel like this is gonna be something special.
that makes me SO happy you guys are reacting to this! i LOVE Shogun! i've read the book several times and seen the 80's series many times. i couldnt wait for this one!
Took me way to long to recognise Nestor (Richard from LOST) when I watched this. Looks completely different with a beard & I’ve never heard him do anything but an American accent. “what are you still doing up here you pirate bitch” made me laugh so hard 😂😂
I'd strongly recommend watching the Extra Credits videos on Sengoku Jidai, Japan's civil war that has all the stuff one thinks of when one thinks of mediaeval Japan, as they're short, entertaining and informative. I'm a huge fan of the book, and I'm really enjoying the series so far.
The parallels to Game of Thrones are there because GRRM has said that Shōgun and James Clavell's books influence him when he was writing Game of Thrones. There won't be a season 2 of Shōgun because it's an adaptation of just one book. In the 1980s they also adapted one of his other Asian Saga books, Noble House, into a mini-series. Both Shōgun and Noble House were popular shows. I'm hoping that if this new version of Shōgun is successful, they'll adapt the other Asian Saga books. (Tai-Pan, Gai-Jin, King Rat, Noble House, & Whirlwind.)
Yoshikawas novels Taiko and Musashi sort of sandwich Clavells one , so if they wanted to continue exploring this period theres some good material to draw from .
I love that he used the word “articulate” to end the poem since the other guy said there was just inarticulate screaming when the Dutch man died. It IS Nestor! I knew I recognized him but didn’t make that connection. All the actors in this show are phenomenal.
I've watched the first two eps and while I'm not super into it (yet), I'm OBSESSED with the cinematography and musical score. It's truly a beautiful show
Compared to the 1980's version with Richard Chamberlain, it's a bit rushed and compressed. That being said, the tone of it all, the cinematic majesty and faithful rendition of Clavell's themes are all still there. A thoroughly enjoyable rendition of Clavell's book. :)
I honestly think it's superior to Clavells book and the 80s series so far. The things they left out wouldn't have added anything to the story imo., and the showrunners were nice enough to allude to some of them for the people who know (for example hospitable villagers/prostitute sex and dick size comments). I can live without all of that tbh. The showrunners also put A LOT of work into making this show as historically authentic as possible, more so than Clavell ever could on his own (don't misunderstand me, I love the book, but it has it's flaws). As a result the show also removed some over the top scenes that just would not have happened, at least according to what we know these days. A prime example would be a Samurai willingly diving to his death to alert is Lord to a new rope.... Even though there was no need to do that. They were obsessed with sacrafice and loyalty, true, but they weren't demented. Most importantly of all, they use the time they gained through the cuts to give us a Toronaga POV that we never had in the book, thus making the political maneuvering the main focus of the show and I love it.
while I enjoyed the cinematic visuals, I really took a dislike to Blackthorne. Im hoping he grows on me cos at the moment I dont care if he lives. That is a flaw in this production - however it does have style. for me so far it goes: book, 80's, this.
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Thanks for the reaction.
I remember watching the original as it aired back in the 80s and waiting for new episodes to drop. It was fucking amazing.
PLS, watch The ones who live (the walking dead)...
pls
You will love this. This is closely based on Tokugawa Ieyasu the last and the most important unifier of Japan in the late Sengoku Era and the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate (Edo period)
Words cannot describe how truly amazing Hiroyuki Sanada is as Lord Torunaga.
Yes, you can see he is patient and calculating...
from sword instructor of the last samurai, to hanzo "scorpion" hasashi, and now lord of the kanto. the guy is killing it. 😅
He's great as the master of trickery as well
@@vinsanity40k don't forget he was also in John Wick 4.
The young boy is the heir, no time pass. The heirs mother was at torunagas castle because HER sister was torunagas daughter in law was in labor, the council accuses him of holding her hostage when he's not
Thank you! Saved me time from explaining, I don't think they read comments tho sadly
@@brutishwing2.090 The guys do read the comments. They've talked about it many times before.
@@kaiser_suzi_ I know for some shows they don't, to avoid spoilers
@@brutishwing2.090 if they have a staff who read the novel before, they could explain whats currently revealed or covered for some clarification
@@brutishwing2.090this show is weekly so they shouldnt need to worry about spoilers
So cinematic and compelling, I couldn’t look away. I was slowly sucked into this world, and now want to spend-at minimum-ten more hours in it.
What a weird comment
@@marvelfan7720???
@@marvelfan7720bro how?
…that’s exactly how I feel
@@marvelfan7720 its not... marvel fan.
In the novel, Blackthorne is a polyglot and speaks fluent English, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, and Latin. In the novel, they change the language back and forth all the time. For example, the conversations that Blackthorne and Rodrigues have are based in Portuguese but they swear at each other creatively in Spanish. Point being that Blackthorne is highly educated (which fits with being a guild Pilot, the 'top gun' badass rockstars of their time period.)
Yes essentially he's the Elizabethan equivalent of an astronaut .
as a portuguese im a little annoyed they just auto-translate all of it to english but it is hollywood after all so... great show so far tho
@@rafaelmartins6981as far as actors/actresses go its probably a lot easier to find people that speak fluent english and japanese whereas its probably a lot harder to find actors that speak japanese+portuguese fluently. so its a creative decision that was important to make that resulted in all Portuguese being spoken English
Still would’ve been a pretty middle-class position though, so the weird Tom Hardy posh accent feels like an odd choice. (I havent read the book, so maybe its different but the historical dude he’s based on doesnt seem to fit the voice)
@@shortdrink873 Well in the book Blackthorne doesn't speak much English at all other than when he's angry and frustrated so thats mostly cursing and swearing , I think REP English has become a default accent for a lot of historical/fantasy stuff regardless of what he would of actually sounded like probably some regional variant of late middle English that a modern English speaker might struggle to understand .
Hiroyuki Sanada actually said that if the culture wasn't accurate/respected and that if they didn't cast Japanese actors, he wouldn't have signed on to the project!
However didn't bothered with Spanish or portuguese
@@eduardobernardino1599 Because having everyone speak languages we don't understand would be pretty weird lol.
@@eduardobernardino1599スペイン語、ポルトガル語、日本語、英語を流暢に話せる俳優をキャスティングする事は現実的ではない。
@@alalalala57 for you 😅 im portuguese it would be cool, I understand but I mean, they can't say it's 100% authentic
@@alalalala57lmao this tool said "we" as if no one speaks Portuguese anymore. Point is they were already using subtitles for the inbred Americans to be able to understand. Might as well had just gone all out and used actual Spanish and Portuguese actors as well. Guess they figured reading English subtitles was too hard, so they limited it as much as possible.
Dune, LOR, and Shogun have been my favorite books since the 70’s. This is a great week for me!
Lor?
Lord of the Rings … hallowed be its name.
@@robstufflebeam7729People typically shorten it to LOTR, I think that's the confusion.
What is LOR getting this week?
@@robstufflebeam7729may Gondor’s kingdom come🙏
I hope this show is a huge success and FX does all James Clavell's Asian Saga books in an anthology style like they did with the Fargo show (The books in chronological order: Shogun, Tai-Pan, Gai-Jin, King Rat, Noble House, Whirlwind)
A Tai-Pan season would be absolutely amazing...
The reviews (critics & audience) have been great, just need the viewership to be high enough 🤞
@@ph1shstyx Hopefully better than the movie they made of it in '87
I hope so too. So so much.
I read most of the books when I was 12 or 13 years old. I’m going to buy them again once this season is over.
Shogun and Dune are my favourite books of all time so I'm pretty happy right now 🙂
You're having a great week with both coming out.
Well damn, that's kinda random... but those are my two favorite books of all time as well.
I was so terrified to start this show because of how bad movies/shows have been lately, finally started yesterday and couldn't be happier with it so far.
I'm sure someone already mentioned this, but the Taiko is the title used for the non-shogun ruler who unified Japan prior to the events of the show. His son, while in line to be ruler when he comes of age, is separate from the Emperor, who is just a figurehead in Kyoto.
Technically Hideyoshi's title as "ruler" was Kampaku (which specifically meant regent or chief advisor to the emperor), Taiko was the title a Kampaku took after retiring. Hideyoshi never took the title of Shogun, most likely because he did not have noble blood.
The previous shogun, Ashikaga Yoshiaki, formally resigned as shogun in 1588.
Hideyoshi became Kanpaku in 1585.
@@Deukish Kampaku is technically a title of higher status.
@@Deukish Yeah, that was pretty much why Hideyoshi didn't take that title to our knowledge. Ieyasu cited noble heritage to claim the title, though whether he got creative with the family tree or if it was legit is debated. Either way, the title of shogun did come with requirements.
I’m so glad they took their time making this show. The rewrites were obviously for the better. They knew they could make this show better, and it shows. What a fantastic first two episodes.
The scene where the other Regents confront Toranaga is amazing. The head of the regents deliberately insults Toranaga to his face hoping to trigger Toranaga so the regents have an excuse to execute him or force him to commit seppuku. Toranaga doesn’t take the bait but one of his samurai’s is angered by the insult. Toranaga chastises his samurai and denies he’s been insulted (because honor would demand he respond to an insult). The tension and political subtleties make it an incredible scene.
Many thanks to Eric, Calvin and Aaron! 🗾 I loved the mini-series from 44 years ago... and I loved this opening episode, too! The male lead, Cosmo Jarvis, who portrays 'John/Anjin' I best know from three episodes of RAISED BY WOLVES (2020) in which he played 'Campion'... and three episodes of PEAKY BLINDERS (2019) in which he played 'Barney'.
I thought I recognized him. he was good in both smaller roles
@@Zechree He's a great singer, too, Zach! Check out his ode to "Gay Pirates".
@@auntvesuvi3872 interesting😂I need to check this out. Thanks
@@Zechree You're so welcome. 🌷
I’m a huge fan of the original miniseries from the 80s and this has already surpassed it. Can’t wait for more episodes.
Me too! With Richard Chamberlain.
The title of "shogun" is a title for military dictator. In reality, a shogun would act as both military dictator and prime minister. The shogun would be the real political power in Japan, not the sovereign.
The actor who portrayed Blackthorne is Cosmo Jarvis. Not only was he in "Peaky Blinders", but I've also seen seen him in movies like "Persuasion" and "Lady Macbeth".
Hi,intelligent person.
Im Japanese and I want to correct your little mistake.
I don't mean to attack you, so please don't be offended.
First of all, the perception of him as a dictator is different.
A shogun is a position given to him by the emperor.
In military terms, he is an admiral.
Politically, he would be the prime minister.
No matter how much power he holds, all decision-making authority rests with the Emperor.
After the Warring States period ended, people dreamed of peace.
It will be an opportunity to accomplish this in these cruel times.
あなたは日本語は出来ますか？
興味があれば是非日本に来てください。
僕の友達のアメリカ人はよく日本に来てくれます🙂
26:12 Yes that's Nestor Carbonel. Richard Alpert from LOST, the mayor on the Dark Knight Rises, and of course Batmanuel on the Tick.
I thought it was Jim Cavaziel at first but then recognized him as guy liner from Lost.
fun fact: his character rodrigues was played by john rhys-davies (aka gimli) in the original shogun miniseries.
Wait, who was he in The Tick? I just rewatched that recently, but don't remember seeing him in that show
@@damyr55 Batmanuel. Do note that this is the Tick show from early 00s and not the revival.
@@BrokenNoah Ah, okay. Never saw that one
When I was about 15 or so my dad gave me a book to read from his collection. I immediately got swept up in the epic novel and re read it so many times the back cover fell off 😂 i still have that same book today. That novel was Shogun. I'm now 33 and have the audiobook and it still is one of the greatest books I've ever read 😊
Dude I also read this book many times since my father gave it to me, and I am so fantastically satisfied with the casting and production of this show as well as the closeness to the novel. The fact that they did the scene with Yabu at the sea cliffs? That was when I knew they were doing the whole thing right.
@@JoeFF85 yeah I'm pleasantly surprised with this adaptation so far. I've already noticed several differences between the novel and the show but it's understandable they had to tone down some stuff and cut others. I'm kinda on the fence on how they portrayed Rodriguez but eh I'm not the producer and I'm just happy that we're getting this show period. The last time it was on the screen was what 1980?
They really had me locked in with 1 and 2, can't wait to see you guys on the next.
The show so far looks absolutely epic !!! A masterpiece in the works ❤
I've been dying for a good show to watch for so long, and so far this seems like it's finally it
Holy shit I did not expect this since I never saw a trailer reaction. Literally watching episode 1 now and will be coming back to this shortly.
Saw the original in 1980 as a youngster. First exposure to John Rhys-Davies, what a memorable voice. Love they remade it. So happy y'all are reacting to it.
In Japanese history, there were a few families descended from extraneous members of the Emperor's family - they are acknowledged as coming from royal blood but cannot become emperor because of a decree. Toranaga is (maybe - he claims it anyway) from one of those families, which means he has a bloodline above the other Regents...should he choose to use that status. At this point, the Emperor is a distant, secluded figurehead who is protected as a religious symbol - very few Emperors attempted to do any politicking of their own for hundreds of years - so the country needs a unifying leader, usually called the Kampaku, until they retire and are called the Taikō.
At the time of this story, the Kampaku had "retired", giving the title to his very young son, but still ruling as Taikō. Then he died after creating a regency of five men to hold the country together until his son was old enough to rule on his own. He planned for them to all hate each other and spend all those years in-fighting as a distraction to keep his son safe. If Ishido manages to oust Toranaga, the whole structure will collapse as he gets rid of the others in their turn before eliminating the heir. If Toranaga can take it all and become the Shōgun (basically, war leader vs a political leader), he can - theoretically - keep the heir safe until he comes of age. We can be fairly certain no Shōgun will give up his power later, but that's the excuse he's going to use for now.
The Lady Ochiba, mother of the Heir, is "visiting her sister", who is married to one of Toranaga's sons and about to have a baby.
In actual history, Taikoo Hideyoshi's son committed suicide in the burning Osaka Castle with his mother.
Who would have thought that Gintama knowledge comes in handy on day
And historically, Hideyoshi dun fucked up. He had an heir that was an adult already (his nephew, an adopted heir), but when his favorite concubine gave birth to a son he wanted that son as his heir and had his nephew exiled, and then later commanded him to commit seppuku. So there wouldn't have been a need for the regents if Hideyoshi's pride hadn't gotten in the way.
Darn. Was really hoping one of y'all had read the books. But still, glad you are reacting. It's not getting enough discussion. It's incredible and has been an amazing adaption so far. I'm so impressed by the decisions they made so far, personally.
I'm rarely a fan of updating a story for 'modern sensibilities' or similar things, but I'll always give kudos to updating a story for more historical accuracy. This show has been an unexpected pleasure and I was so relieved that they actually made a point to not lean into the typical western 'mysticism' when it comes to perceptions of far-Eastern cultures.
2 actors from Monarch actually. Takehiro Hira (Lord Ishido) played the dad, Hiroshi Randa, in Monarch
Ohh I knew I recognize him from somewhere.
anna sawai being the knockout in that series and here. good for them.
Just started this show myself saw both eps Thoroughly enjoying it cant wait for the next one
I am so super excited to watch this! Didn’t expect you guys to watch it as well, but i am pleased! This is perfect 🤩
If I’m not mistaken, the whole series is a fictional take on the events that led up to the real life Battle of Sekigahar where Tokugawa Ieyasu comes out the victor and becomes Shogun
And isn’t Hiroyuki Sanada a distant relative or married to someone - from the Sanada Clan? So his ancient ancestor would be Yukimura and Nobuyuki and didn’t one of them or their relatives marry into the Tokugawa? And participate at Sekigahara but at opposite sides or something? My memory is a little hazy
Correct, most of the characters are based on real people and events.
Toranaga = Tokugawa Ieyasu
Ishido = Mitsunari Ishida
Ohno = Otani Yoshitsugu
John = William Adams
Are the ones I can name off of the top of my head, and I recognize who a lot of the others are supposed to be though I cannot remember their names without looking them up.
It plays out differently in a lot of way than in history, which is presumably why James Clavell chose to make his characters fictional rather than using their historical inspirations.
@@Pr_fSm__th I'm unsure if Hiroyuki is an actual descendant of the famous Sanada clan or not, but you're correct about Nobuyuki and Yukimura serving opposite sides of the conflict. In retellings in media it is popular to depict it as a difference of opinion/ideology between the brothers, but historically it was because their father Masayuki instructed them to do so. It was so that the clan would survive no matter which side won. Nobuyuki was the contingency plan made before the Toyotomi clan fell, since Masayuki was a shrewd man and wanted to cover his bases in case the Toyotomi clan didn't last.
This show is already a masterpiece 3 episodes in
i love like this episode shows that the honour of japan in that time could easily be confuse with just ego. it seems it is going to be a realistic take on it
Never really a fan of the term 'honour' when it comes to Japanese cultural social concepts, as it really fails to encapsulate the nature of mentsu ('face'/reputation) and giri (loyalty, gratitude, moral debt, etc). Plus it usually brings to mind the western 'mysticism' of perception of far-Eastern cultures. The traditional social ways of Japan are far more nuanced than the typical 'muh honor!' stuff we tend to get in western-produced media set in the far-East.
Carbonel and Jarvis' chemistry was absolutely on point. By far some of the best dialogue between two characters I've seen. Thoroughly enjoyed their back and forth, was so glad when they found him after the storm.
Hope to see much more of them through the show.
Speaking of which, what a treat. After so much bland television or outright terrible series, this was a breath of the freshest air.
Ten episodes will fly by.
This is such an incredible story and the show has really done it justice
Awesome, that you guys are reacting to this!!!!. Saw both eps, and I'm so hyped for more, Shogun 🔥🔥
If people want to understand a bit more about Christianity in Japan, they should check out the film Silence by Martin Scorsese. Catholic missionaries who were Portuguese arrived in Japan in the 1570s and succeeded in converting many Japanese people. Initially they were tolerated but that changed, due to some of the events that will be dramatized on this show. Silence takes place in the period where Christianity is outlawed.
My mom had my sister and I watch the 80s version something she loved very much. Can't wait to watch this show loved that they added some of game of thrones elements
I'm guessing from your phrasing that your mother has passed? I'm sorry for your loss, and happy that this show has done justice so far.
Nearly fell off my chair when I saw Cosmo Jarvis - always good to see a local Devon lad do well for themselves!
I've been a fan of the book for years. Didn't even know this was happening. Awesome ❤
はじめまして！
将軍のリアクション動画を撮ってくれてありがとう！
僕は海外の人が日本に関する事でリアクションしてくれる動画が大好きなんだ！
そして、日本のゲームオブスローンズ（原作はJames Clavellだから純粋な日本作品ではないけど）と言ってもいい作品をみんなと見れて嬉しいよ！
サナダヒロユキが好きな一人の日本人として、リアルタイムで彼の集大成とも言える作品を世界のみんなと共有できる今の時代に感謝！！
続きも気になる！
Oh I’m hooked I was in ecstasy watching this
Just watched the 2 episodes earlier, so happy they are reacting to it love the show so far!
Fun facts from Japan🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵
Oh, so this is the rumored Shogun.
This drama called "Shogun" has attracted a lot of attention in Japan, and many Japanese people are saying, "I am surprised. Who is the producer who directed the production of this drama? This drama perfectly recreates the atmosphere of the lost traditional Japanese period drama. Who in America is this knowledgeable about Japanese culture and history?" They said.
Can you imagine how people overseas feel when they watch this drama and are astonished and moved by it?
After the U.S. burned most of Japan in World War II and the country surrendered, most of the entertainment including traditional Japanese plays, folk songs, dances, and traditional board games were banned or ordered to stop being performed by the Allied Command, which consisted of the U.S. and European countries. or ordered to cease performances.
Protests by many Japanese actors, actresses, and game players were ignored, and they were placed under house arrest or sent to prison by the Allied forces.
After so thoroughly eliminating Japanese traditions, the Allied Forces in the U.S. and Europe told Japanese TV and radio stations, "Jazz and flashy dances and shows are very popular in our country, the U.S., and in European countries now. Broadcast jazz music, especially as a symbol of America and Europe, which liberated Japan from war and gave it freedom. Also, allow Japanese TV and radio stations to operate if they broadcast dramas detailing the lives of Americans."
He continued, "It was we, the Americans and Europeans, who completely defeated Japan in the war. Treat Japanese traditional things as the evils of the old times that symbolize prewar and wartime. From now on, Japanese people should forget about Japan's ancient and traditional things and focus on the U.S. and European countries as their ideal image for the future. We will also create a school board with a thorough educational policy to live in such a way. We will also change many laws so that the Japanese will be educated from childhood according to this board, and all new laws in Japan from now on must be directed and censored by us. If the Japanese do not approve of our proposal, no matter how many new laws the Japanese revise, we will deem them ineffective. We will not give permission for anything you make without our instructions." And they, the Allied Forces overseas, instructed Japan.
The influence of this foreign Allied command was so great that after World War II, the number of craftsmen involved in traditional theater, folk songs, dances, and related traditional crafts in Japan declined alarmingly, and many skills fell into disuse or were in danger of extinction.
Also, Japan continues to send huge sums of money to many foreign countries because the US and Europe demand it as one form of atonement.
Therefore, there is always a shortage of money not only for theater and drama productions but also for social infrastructure and livelihood, and the Japanese are always saying, "We don't have enough money. All we can do is to devise with a low budget and minimal technology. Oh, how sad. How long is this going to go on? How long do we have to keep sending amazingly huge sums of money to foreign countries? It is Japanese money that we are supposed to be able to spend freely. The daily working hours are getting longer and longer to earn the huge sums of money we send overseas. It's a disgusting reality. He said.
This is because it takes a lot of money to recreate traditional techniques that were once on the verge of extinction.
So, Japan has neither the money nor the abundant technology to produce such a drama.
That is why many Japanese are really surprised to see this drama called Shogun.
It has been a long time since they have seen such a traditional and authentic drama.
What a nostalgic feeling this drama has.
In the past, Japan used to make a number of such period dramas.
Oh, if various technologies had not been in crisis like that, I am sure they could have made such authentic dramas and movies even now.
I envy America and Europe.
I have very mixed feelings.
However, I would like to commend Hiroyuki Sanada for his strength of will.
It was written in magazines and newspapers that Hiroyuki Sanada, who knows both Hollywood and the Japanese theatrical world very well, was the main person in charge of Japanese actors and actresses when the production of this Shogun drama started, I was told that he was offered the opportunity to be a part of the production staff, including the art director, and that his condition for accepting the offer was to have a Japanese person on the production staff to properly capture the Japanese culture and customs.
Hiroyuki Sanada has long confessed to Japanese magazines and newspapers that he was distressed by the misrepresentation of Japan in Hollywood, and I am sure that he made a courageous decision to invite all the craftsmen and people he knew who were involved in traditional Japanese techniques to participate in this drama. I am sure that he has made a courageous decision to call on all the traditional Japanese craftsmen and people he knows to participate in this drama.
He must have made a courageous decision to call upon all the craftsmen and people he knew to participate in this drama, as he was born and raised in Japan and had a long career as an actor in historical dramas, and he always feared the disappearance or breakdown of the Japanese culture.
His performances and interview comments show that he truly loves Japan.
I am sure that the path he has taken so far has been a difficult one with many hardships.
But he continues to work hard to help people overseas understand Japanese culture and history, which are often misunderstood.
He is a wonderful actor who never gives up.
Thanks to his efforts, we haven't seen such a nostalgic and authentic period in a long time.
Now we are impressed.
I want to say thank you to Hiroyuki Sanada.
May his efforts be successful and may the true heart and traditional ideas of the Japanese people be properly understood by people overseas.
The performances of the Japanese actors and actresses he has assembled will counteract the intentionally distorted image of the Japanese people and will surely convey to people abroad the true heart and traditional way of thinking of the Japanese people in the correct form.
Hiroyuki Sanada took this job not for fame, honor, or money as an actor, but to restore the honor of Japan as a whole.
His dedication and selflessness are truly samurai-like.
I commend him for his great spirit and performance.
We are happy that someone with such a noble spirit survived in Japan today.
Many Japanese said so.
Many Japanese are truly moved to say this and admire Shogun.
Yeah, as an American who has done a lot of meticulous study on Japanese culture/customs (I'm fascinated with how different it is from the west) I could tell instantly that they must have had somebody familiar with Japanese culture on the staff because it captured it so well. I bounce off of most western-produced stuff that covers Japan because you can always get that 'western energy' that completely takes me out of the story. Ghost of Tsushima and The Last Samurai both bothered me for that reason (something I usually get insulted for saying, lol).
Speaking of, I imagine Sanada Hiroyuki must not have been especially pleased with The Last Samurai, then. That one was a prime example of shoving western values/viewpoints into a Japanese story, as well as leaning into (ignorant) western perceptions of samurai and far-eastern cultures in general. Katsumoto was clearly supposed to be based on Saigo Takamori, and boy-howdy did they completely fail at telling that story 😕
@@kenjutsukata1o1 Sanada-san did what he could to make sure things were accurate in The Last Samurai, but without the title of Producer, there's only so much one can do. The department heads on TLS took him out to dinner as a thank you after production wrapped - from interviews, he thought he was going to be chastised for his input, but was surprised they called him to thank him. I'm so glad he has the Producer title for Shogun, and going forward will be an Executive Producer on Shogun if there are subsequent seasons.
I was having a terrible night, and about to go to sleep, and I saw this post, and I couldn’t be more excited, heading over to full length this instant, this just turned my entire night around. Thank you 🫡
The production brought an entire authenticity department over from Japan including a master of gestures . There were times that if an Obi wasn't positioned correctly the shot was delayed to correct it. They were VERY obsessed with getting the cultural and esthetic details correct. Bit of Trivia the Erassmus was the same ship built for Peter Pan and Wendy... so yeah that's Captain Hooks Jolly Rodger. No wonder they thought they were pirates.
The person having a baby is the heirs mother's sister/torinaga's daughter in law, so that's why she's at torinaga's castle (the justification for it).
The heirs aunty is having a baby, and torinaga is the father in law of the heirs aunty (who is pregnant)????. Maybe im slow there has to be a better way to explain it.
Read the first book in Grade 9, it was some heavy reading 😅 but so fascinating. Cool to see you guys react to this 👍🏿
Finished the episode & thought it would be cool to see the Blind Wave crew react to it, especially b/c of Eric's love for Sanada. The timing couldn't have been more perfect.
I'm sure it's been mentioned before but the episode's title translates to "Pilot" which is the name the character is given because Pilot is his job, but it's also the first episode which is often called the pilot
My father loved the original, and I watched it & read the novel. I am so excited for this & really impressed by everything in this first episode. Really glad you’re watching this!
It's hard to believe that this was filmed in all our favorite pine wood, Vancouver
Amazing first episode! The cinematography is A1
i came in with high expectations after hearing how good it was, and it absolutely exceeded my expectations and more. so good
The only bad thing about this show is that you have to wait a week to get another episode
I love the details that the sailors got black teeth, because in 1600 they hadn't found the cure for scurvy(lemonade or orange juice)
They way blackthorne walks around like he is better than everyone and smarter. smug in a way. the slight sense of defeat at the end before he bows is solid. its impactful for a 1st episode. this show has me hooked already
So happy u guys are reacting to this, just from the vibes of the trailer and first 2 rps, I think it’s gonna be a masterpiece;
I hear the book is great, imma have to check it out!
Yes when i got up this morning i was so happy to see this i watched first 2 episodes rigjt when they dropped and wasnt expectimg any of the reactors i watch to be seeing this anytime soon with ATLA coming out last week.
As someone who read all of James Clavells books, this is doing a great job.
Read the book, watched the 80's tv-series, really like this show so far.
Was thinking about reading the book, is it worth the read?
@@justsomegirlwithoutamustach it's been decades since i read it but yes, it's s really good book.
I seen the 80 tv series. I didn't know it was based on a book.
@@justsomegirlwithoutamustach
It's awesome. James Clavell served in the British army during WW2 and became a Japenese PoW.
Despite that very negative first experience he wrote a very compelling and sympathetic portrayal of feudal Japan.
@@XHUERO3 It's a whole series of books by James Clavell called The Asian Saga (6 books), that covers different eras of Asia.
“Hey guys cruel Blind Wave” always gets me in the preview subtitles 😂
I'm very excited to see a period Japanese piece and this episode definitely left me interested for more.
I was wondering if you guys were going to cover this show because I didn't see a trailer reaction. But I am oh so glad that you are reacting to Shogun. It's going to be the best show of the year. A masterpiece.
This was the first 1000 page book I read, and I loved it. I can't wait to see how the show does (especially since I haven't seen the OG show from decades ago). Clavell's whole asian saga is great, I really need to finish it.
Really great start to the series! Looking forward to watching this great show with you guys!
So glad you guys are doing this reaction. Hopefully the best show this year. Opening 2 episodes are amazing. Can't see much buzz online about it either.
I seen the original series from 1980 before this one. Thus far my impression is that the original more clearly focused on the perspective of Anjin-san (navigator). This interpretation is more dramatized and gives more attention to the Japanese perspective. The original was a great introduction into Japanese culture as you learned along with the Navigator. Just my initial impression though based on the first episode.
Happy you're watching, love it so far!
I think all of you would love the book. The show changes a few things with some pacing and plot, but overall, it does a really good job keeping the spirit of the original story so far.
who's the author of the book?
@@ka-hisoka5852 James Clavell.
Great series so far, really enjoyed the first two episodes. I can't help but be reminded of Vegita everytime Blackthorne speaks 😂
Watched the original in the 80's and by the end of the series everyone in school was speaking Japanese. As it had no subtitles you had to learn along with Anjin.
Such a great show, I hope more people start picking it up
I just watched 2 episodes in one go and cant wait for more. This might be the best iv seen in a long time. Its only 2 episodes but i think it will be my tv-series top5 list.
The director of these first two episodes is in charge of Blade Runner 2099. That makes me insanely hyped.
Wait what there’s another blade runner happening? I had no idea
@@jeremyroberts8822 Yup, its going to be a series on Amazon Prime.
Heck yeeeessssss!!! So many reaction channels I follow never watched the trailer and didn’t have this show on their radar. So Im so freaking pumped that my fav reaction channel is picking it up so I can watch this with y’all! The premier was fantastic and I feel like this is gonna be something special.
that makes me SO happy you guys are reacting to this! i LOVE Shogun! i've read the book several times and seen the 80's series many times. i couldnt wait for this one!
That boiled human scene was haunting
I'm glad they got a really charismatic guy to play Yabu, he was my surprise favorite character from the novel.
This show is QUALITY
About ten minutes in and I'm thoroughly hooked!
Took me way to long to recognise Nestor (Richard from LOST) when I watched this. Looks completely different with a beard & I’ve never heard him do anything but an American accent. “what are you still doing up here you pirate bitch” made me laugh so hard 😂😂
I'd strongly recommend watching the Extra Credits videos on Sengoku Jidai, Japan's civil war that has all the stuff one thinks of when one thinks of mediaeval Japan, as they're short, entertaining and informative.
I'm a huge fan of the book, and I'm really enjoying the series so far.
取り上げてくださりありがとうございます🇯🇵✨✨✨
What a great first couple of episodes can’t wait for more!
Que série incrivel, que bom que vocês vão fazer os reacts ❤
19:47 Minatomo, the family that started the whole Shogun business.
Sweet, hope Warriors joins this roster soon of western Asian themed action dramas as well 😉
Can’t wait for Chapter 3 🙌🏽
Wasn't expecting this up so soon. Based. Amazing show so far
i love this show I've watched the only 2 episodes out like 3 times now
Same! What else can we do until episode 3? 😁
ah❗️Minowara is Minamoto 『源』first shogun family name😮
At first i was like man 60 minute episodes are kind of daunting but man time flew by, it completely sucked me in. Also i love Cosmos Jarvis' voice.
Fuck yeah! I wasn't sure if you guys were gonna react to this and am so excited to watch along with you guys!
A great start for SHOGUN.
The parallels to Game of Thrones are there because GRRM has said that Shōgun and James Clavell's books influence him when he was writing Game of Thrones. There won't be a season 2 of Shōgun because it's an adaptation of just one book. In the 1980s they also adapted one of his other Asian Saga books, Noble House, into a mini-series. Both Shōgun and Noble House were popular shows. I'm hoping that if this new version of Shōgun is successful, they'll adapt the other Asian Saga books. (Tai-Pan, Gai-Jin, King Rat, Noble House, & Whirlwind.)
Yoshikawas novels Taiko and Musashi sort of sandwich Clavells one , so if they wanted to continue exploring this period theres some good material to draw from .
I love that he used the word “articulate” to end the poem since the other guy said there was just inarticulate screaming when the Dutch man died.
It IS Nestor! I knew I recognized him but didn’t make that connection.
All the actors in this show are phenomenal.
The more I see Mariko, the more Im convinced that the actress playing her would be an excellent Azula
I planned to try out the first few minutes of the show but man I could not turn away and suddenly a entire episode is over.
37:47 the first time i saw nestor carbonell was in the tick (2001) as Batmanuel and thats who he will always be to me!
Finally started watching this series and nobody better to watch it with then Blind Wave. 💨💨💨💪
Oh my god! I’m so happy 🎉🎉
I've watched the first two eps and while I'm not super into it (yet), I'm OBSESSED with the cinematography and musical score. It's truly a beautiful show
Compared to the 1980's version with Richard Chamberlain, it's a bit rushed and compressed. That being said, the tone of it all, the cinematic majesty and faithful rendition of Clavell's themes are all still there. A thoroughly enjoyable rendition of Clavell's book. :)
I honestly think it's superior to Clavells book and the 80s series so far.
The things they left out wouldn't have added anything to the story imo., and the showrunners were nice enough to allude to some of them for the people who know (for example hospitable villagers/prostitute sex and dick size comments). I can live without all of that tbh.
The showrunners also put A LOT of work into making this show as historically authentic as possible, more so than Clavell ever could on his own (don't misunderstand me, I love the book, but it has it's flaws). As a result the show also removed some over the top scenes that just would not have happened, at least according to what we know these days. A prime example would be a Samurai willingly diving to his death to alert is Lord to a new rope.... Even though there was no need to do that. They were obsessed with sacrafice and loyalty, true, but they weren't demented.
Most importantly of all, they use the time they gained through the cuts to give us a Toronaga POV that we never had in the book, thus making the political maneuvering the main focus of the show and I love it.
while I enjoyed the cinematic visuals, I really took a dislike to Blackthorne. Im hoping he grows on me cos at the moment I dont care if he lives. That is a flaw in this production - however it does have style. for me so far it goes: book, 80's, this.
Considering how much the 80’s version left out considering every other character outside of blackthorn, it’s just fine.