She's even more amazing than Mariko. They could make a great season 2 where Fuji and Anjin find love in the backdrop of the great clan war. And it would be so cool if Anjin ends up being Shogun with Fuji by his side. Let's be honest. Toranaga is a monster as he randomly kills villagers to keep up his ruse that Christians burned Anjin ship when in fact it was Toranaga who burned it.
@@jonfreeman9682 Except it didn't happen in the book or the original series. The threat to the village was given by Yabu and concerned the villagers teaching Blackthorne how to speak Japanese and to learn their customs. That is when he attempted to commit Seppuku. It was very early in both the book and the original series.
@@jonfreeman9682 this aint that kind of story. It's fiction based on real history and follows that closely. Anjin isn't the "hero" he's a protagonist in a drama trying to survive and find himself. This is focused on relationships between everyone in a fucked up nuanced world, it's not a white savior plot. Fucked as japan is , Toranaga will actually bring peace in the end (read the book/real history).
Honestly I felt like Fuji was one of the greatest victims of her society. She was a woman of impeccable breeding and manners, who could trace her lineage back to one of the most respected generals of the Warring States period. Her husband was a retainer to one of the most respected men of the era, who moved through the halls of power like he belonged there. And yet she would probably would have given it all up if it could have saved her child. She ultimately allowed it because that is what duty and her society demanded of her, but to ask a mother to sit by and let her infant son whom she loves with all her heart to be killed is cruel. She and this infant child did nothing wrong, and yet her child is taken from her just because "honor" must be satisfied. She is a product of her environment, but she is also one of its greatest victims
Mariko and Fuji were both victims in their own way, and showed the brutality of the era quite succinctly, especially for women- under the veneer of politeness and civility, their humanity was being crushed. As Mariko says, in Feudal Japan, "women... are simply at war".
Exactly! I don't know why a lot of "top" writers feel the need to make women into "men but with tits". That's not how you make a strong character. Strength is relative and doesn't require masculine badboy energy all the time. Hell, often times such energy is just a sign of masking weak will and spirit.
For me she was the most fascinating character in the series and I wish she had appeared more frequently than she did. There were just so many hidden depths to her and I have to admit the scene of her scattering the ashes of her husband and baby moved me to tears.
Suddenly Lady Ochiba ranked in the prediction of Emmys Nominee as a supporting actress and Fuji removed. It seems weird for me. We have to claim that Fuji is definitely well deserved.
She is my favourite character in the whole show. So elegant and yet her facial expression is full of subtle messages and a sense of sorrow. Now I want to watch more of her other Japanese movies.
Usami Fuji: We do what we can, when we can...and when called upon, the women samurai do not shy away from their duty. Their's is a quiet honor that is no less noble or important than those of their male counterparts.
So well done and appreciated. She was an amazing character the helped make this series so special to so many. Such a precious person and faithful lady. 😇😘
Fuji is one of my favorite characters. She says with a look, a raised eyebrow, or knowing glance more than pages of dialogue could. She broke my heart when her husband and baby died. Made me smile when she chased off Omi with Blackrhorne's gun. Her goodbye scene telling Blackthorne her decision to become a nun and the interment of her husband and baby's ashes in the sea were emotional and poignant as was her words that reminded us of Mariko's words to her about being the last to hold her baby and Blackthorne Mariko's cross.
Nice collection of scenes with our lovely Fujiko... We all love this cute lady... The best actor in this production... I want to join the Fujiko fan club !... Moeka Hoshi is adorable !
I really enjoyed her character arc. She put her personal feelings aside in order to fulfill her duties, and never made anyone's life difficult in spite of her personal anguish. A good example of how to deal with adversity.
The spotlight and attention may be on Anna Sawai the lead actress but for me the outstanding female actor in Shogun is Usama Fuji. I sincerely hope she wins an Emmy for her riveting performance. Her tortured emotions merely from her eyes is heart rendering.
@@ajifajriana1533 In the book, although it is likely she was pregnant, she wasn't sure, she still insisted on ending her life. Toranaga told her to wait 20 days and make it look like an accident. Before that she was negotiating with Toranaga for extra land and villages for Blackthorne's fief and for a wife and consort(s). As Yabu, in his will, had ordered Omi's father to commit seppuku, and his mother to become a nun, Fujiko said that Toranaga could arrange for Omi's mother's last wish before becoming a nun to be that Omi divorce his wife, Midori, as the mother hated her. Blackthorne could then be manipulated into marrying Midori, as well as taking Kiku as a consort.
Certainly, she is the one 'discovered ' star of this show... Very, very cute young lady, and dangerous with guns ! ... For me, Moeka Hoshi is the only major improvement compared to the 1980 version.... Hiromi Senno was lovely as Fujiko in the 1980 version although more reserved and quiet... But Moeka Hoshi has made a stunning role of Fujiko... We all love Fujiko...
Beautifully done. Your choice of music, the cuts - a fitting Hommage to one of the strongest characters in the show. Writing and acting on top level; her sad, but composed smiles toward the end especially. My heart screamed for a Happy Ending , but sometimes our hearts are fools. Thanks a lot for your time and work.
I adored her character. wonderful beautiful actress. I really wanted a happier ending for her. but wow. she was breathtaking in every scene. bravo. I am happy that she did not choose suicide.
With the announcement that Shogun is renewed for 2 more seasons, I pray/beg that she returns. Easily one of my favorite characters in the TV Show 🙏🙏 Fuji-sama come back
The female characters of Mariko, Usami Fuji, Kiku the geisha, Lady Ochiba in Shogun exuded a charming mystique of coyness and decorum, but with a steely resolve/inner strength of faithfulness to their duties/roles of their culture up to enduring pain and even sacrificing their lives if needed. This evoked the theme in Puccini’s Madame Butterfly. The female casting was awesome-their portrayals were so enchanting. I felt the death of Mariko and Fuji becoming a nun was very anticlimactic in the story.
On the surface it seems Blackthorne is the most tragic dude. He almost had two of the most beautiful women one could desire and lost both of them to the circumstances that he couldn't fully understand. One can only imagine what losses drive Toranaga's ascend to power.
Fuji was one of my favorite characters of the Series. She exuded such quiet strength. Beautiful, too. In my ignorance of the original story, and the way my "western" Television Series mind works, I half thought that she was going to end up romantically involved with Blackthorne. But their final scene together was even better than what I had anticipated. Instead of being together, they helped each other move on.
Great video. I didn't appreciate how expressive the actress was until your video. Made my second viewing of the series that much more enjoyable as I was less focused on the subtitles and more on the acting.
Funny you posted this. Fuji was my favorite character in the whole shogun series. I really noticed her after blackthorn’s first tryst with mariko, fuji made such expressions with her knowing glances that she instantly captured me. From that moment on, she was no longer a stranger to me.
Buetifull, Buetifull and talented actress. She always had a calm but very strong and powerful presence to her that you just couldn't help but fall in love with her character.
Мне бы такую жену. Но в нашей эпохе таких уже не найти. Мне всегда казалось что я родился и вырос не в те времена. Или в прошлой жизни я слишком сильно любил, что мне не найти в наши времена.
Loved her character, but I was saddened she wanted to become a nun. I was hoping that it would hint that she would stay with John and that a budding relationship could have started, to heal her hurt, and for him not to be alone.
She's really a great actress. Her expressions are so nuanced. She steals the scenes and you just look at her.
Honestly, even if she had a very minor role in Million Yen Women, she kinda stuck to me in that show. She's actually a really good actress.
She's even more amazing than Mariko. They could make a great season 2 where Fuji and Anjin find love in the backdrop of the great clan war. And it would be so cool if Anjin ends up being Shogun with Fuji by his side. Let's be honest. Toranaga is a monster as he randomly kills villagers to keep up his ruse that Christians burned Anjin ship when in fact it was Toranaga who burned it.
@@jonfreeman9682 Except it didn't happen in the book or the original series. The threat to the village was given by Yabu and concerned the villagers teaching Blackthorne how to speak Japanese and to learn their customs. That is when he attempted to commit Seppuku. It was very early in both the book and the original series.
@@jonfreeman9682 this aint that kind of story. It's fiction based on real history and follows that closely. Anjin isn't the "hero" he's a protagonist in a drama trying to survive and find himself. This is focused on relationships between everyone in a fucked up nuanced world, it's not a white savior plot. Fucked as japan is , Toranaga will actually bring peace in the end (read the book/real history).
the part she signaled forever together back to blackthorn i think i died inside
Fuji's final scene with Blackthorn out on the water was award worthy. Her character arc was one of the best things about the series.
yes, it's much better than her original fate in the book
Honestly I felt like Fuji was one of the greatest victims of her society. She was a woman of impeccable breeding and manners, who could trace her lineage back to one of the most respected generals of the Warring States period. Her husband was a retainer to one of the most respected men of the era, who moved through the halls of power like he belonged there.
And yet she would probably would have given it all up if it could have saved her child. She ultimately allowed it because that is what duty and her society demanded of her, but to ask a mother to sit by and let her infant son whom she loves with all her heart to be killed is cruel. She and this infant child did nothing wrong, and yet her child is taken from her just because "honor" must be satisfied.
She is a product of her environment, but she is also one of its greatest victims
However, she did the only thing that matters, in the same way as Mariko. Be honorable and faithful to your master.
@@joaopedrocarvalho2731wtf????
Mariko and Fuji were both victims in their own way, and showed the brutality of the era quite succinctly, especially for women- under the veneer of politeness and civility, their humanity was being crushed. As Mariko says, in Feudal Japan, "women... are simply at war".
Toranaga, Fuji, Mariko and John. What an unforgettable journey you have gifted us.
Given!!!!!
... You forgot Yabushige. You can watch the whole thing with him as the main character and it totally works.
@@BenFletcher7530the "Huh!?" guy? 🤣
@@BenFletcher7530 The consummate lovable scoundrel. Still hard to forgive him for causing Episode 9's ending, though.
@@JB-xl2jc dude almost lost his sanity after that. He ain't a bad guy.
自分を良く見せようとする邪念が無く、完全に役に入り込んでいる印象。
素晴らしい演技。近年で最高の女優さん。
Another strong female character done right. This show is unbelievably brilliant.
Exactly! I don't know why a lot of "top" writers feel the need to make women into "men but with tits".
That's not how you make a strong character. Strength is relative and doesn't require masculine badboy energy all the time.
Hell, often times such energy is just a sign of masking weak will and spirit.
@@DrAhzek She may appear delicate and frail, but inside she is a very strong woman who reminds us of what true strength is.
For me she was the most fascinating character in the series and I wish she had appeared more frequently than she did. There were just so many hidden depths to her and I have to admit the scene of her scattering the ashes of her husband and baby moved me to tears.
The kind of perfect 10 we will never see in our lifetime
It looks like she is saying goodbye to her past and trying to start a new life.
@@songforyou7893 Certainly an act of moving on - agreed.
She is a miraculous actress.
If it weren't for this drama, you would have ended her life without knowing about this actress.
Even to me as a Japanese person, she is a beautiful and very Japanese woman.
Always loved the look Mariko gives when Fuji pulls the pistols.
me too! I just adore them!
I like that, in this version, it was Fuji's idea to take the pistols rather than Mariko's.
They better give her an Emmy for Best Supporting Actress or else!
else we riot
If they give this an Emmy than anyone can win 😂
She was an incredible character and actress!
Suddenly Lady Ochiba ranked in the prediction of Emmys Nominee as a supporting actress and Fuji removed. It seems weird for me. We have to claim that Fuji is definitely well deserved.
Not gonna lie ochida did so well too both of them omg
The depth of the tragedy lies in the appearance of everyone's pain. And how beautifully this lady showed this pain.
She is my favourite character in the whole show. So elegant and yet her facial expression is full of subtle messages and a sense of sorrow. Now I want to watch more of her other Japanese movies.
She had one of the best moments of the entire series when she held the gun in defense of blackthorn
A strong person who accepts tough shukumei and always does his best and keeps fighting.
Loves Fuji.
Usami Fuji: We do what we can, when we can...and when called upon, the women samurai do not shy away from their duty. Their's is a quiet honor that is no less noble or important than those of their male counterparts.
Well said.
Well said.
So well done and appreciated. She was an amazing character the helped make this series so special to so many. Such a precious person and faithful lady. 😇😘
Fuji is one of my favorite characters. She says with a look, a raised eyebrow, or knowing glance more than pages of dialogue could. She broke my heart when her husband and baby died. Made me smile when she chased off Omi with Blackrhorne's gun. Her goodbye scene telling Blackthorne her decision to become a nun and the interment of her husband and baby's ashes in the sea were emotional and poignant as was her words that reminded us of Mariko's words to her about being the last to hold her baby and Blackthorne Mariko's cross.
Nice collection of scenes with our lovely Fujiko... We all love this cute lady... The best actor in this production... I want to join the Fujiko fan club !... Moeka Hoshi is adorable !
I really enjoyed her character arc. She put her personal feelings aside in order to fulfill her duties, and never made anyone's life difficult in spite of her personal anguish. A good example of how to deal with adversity.
Her strong attitude that she sometimes shows makes
her beauty stand out even more.
Fuji was my favorite character. A survivor, she grew so much. Quiet and fierce.
She will be the most mezmerizing nun in Japan or in the whole world.
She should not be a nun but get together with Anjin. They should do a season 2 with a twist where Anjin becomes Shogun with Fuji by his side.
@@jonfreeman9682 I have to ask where can I get some of whatever it is you are smoking?
The spotlight and attention may be on Anna Sawai the lead actress but for me the outstanding female actor in Shogun is Usama Fuji. I sincerely hope she wins an Emmy for her riveting performance. Her tortured emotions merely from her eyes is heart rendering.
We need a spin-off show of Fuji becoming a nun. Best Nun.
I believe she didnt really became a nun,i heard that in og book fuji have a child from jhon
@@ajifajriana1533 In the book, although it is likely she was pregnant, she wasn't sure, she still insisted on ending her life. Toranaga told her to wait 20 days and make it look like an accident. Before that she was negotiating with Toranaga for extra land and villages for Blackthorne's fief and for a wife and consort(s).
As Yabu, in his will, had ordered Omi's father to commit seppuku, and his mother to become a nun, Fujiko said that Toranaga could arrange for Omi's mother's last wish before becoming a nun to be that Omi divorce his wife, Midori, as the mother hated her. Blackthorne could then be manipulated into marrying Midori, as well as taking Kiku as a consort.
They all performed extremely well but Fuji steal my heart
日本でもこんなきれいで良い女優さんいたんだって人多いんじゃないの
Well, you have one. Her name is Hoshi Moeka!
ルックスも勿論だけど、演技が神がかってるよ。昭和のスターみたい。
全くです。映画の演出もいいですけど
それを最大限に表現する女優さんは素晴らしいと思います。
That actress is a jewel! Nothing but a bright jewel!
Certainly, she is the one 'discovered ' star of this show... Very, very cute young lady, and dangerous with guns ! ... For me, Moeka Hoshi is the only major improvement compared to the 1980 version.... Hiromi Senno was lovely as Fujiko in the 1980 version although more reserved and quiet... But Moeka Hoshi has made a stunning role of Fujiko... We all love Fujiko...
She is one of the most quietly powerful characters in all recent cinema and Moeka Hoshi (*穂志もえか*) played her to perfection. Heart-breaking, uplifting.
She's adorable.
Beautifully done. Your choice of music, the cuts - a fitting Hommage to one of the strongest characters in the show. Writing and acting on top level; her sad, but composed smiles toward the end especially.
My heart screamed for a Happy Ending , but sometimes our hearts are fools.
Thanks a lot for your time and work.
Thank you so much lovely, she just broke my heart
She needs a hug
Get in line…. 🙂
I adored her character. wonderful beautiful actress. I really wanted a happier ending for her. but wow. she was breathtaking in every scene. bravo. I am happy that she did not choose suicide.
Beautiful and amazing actress.
This actor’s portrayal of Fuji was sublime. I’d love to see her interviewed.
For anyone wanting to know the name of the song it’s called Experience by Ludovico Einaudi
With the announcement that Shogun is renewed for 2 more seasons, I pray/beg that she returns. Easily one of my favorite characters in the TV Show 🙏🙏 Fuji-sama come back
She was outstanding ❤
She is just so enchanting ❤
She is like typical women that Leiji Matsumoto draws, beautiful and at the same time something sad....
Yeah, she has a vibe like Maetel in galaxy express 999😅.
The female characters of Mariko, Usami Fuji, Kiku the geisha, Lady Ochiba in Shogun exuded a charming mystique of coyness and decorum, but with a steely resolve/inner strength of faithfulness to their duties/roles of their culture up to enduring pain and even sacrificing their lives if needed. This evoked the theme in Puccini’s Madame Butterfly. The female casting was awesome-their portrayals were so enchanting. I felt the death of Mariko and Fuji becoming a nun was very anticlimactic in the story.
Fujis tragic story and her excellent play are cinema gems … thank you!
My precious Princess forever.
Although there are very few women like this, they still exist in Japan.
This sum of her contribution to this Epic Movie ELEVATES this actress. I want to rewatch the whole series again. Thank you for posting.
On the surface it seems Blackthorne is the most tragic dude. He almost had two of the most beautiful women one could desire and lost both of them to the circumstances that he couldn't fully understand. One can only imagine what losses drive Toranaga's ascend to power.
She is great . So cute .
Fuji was one of my favorite characters of the Series. She exuded such quiet strength. Beautiful, too. In my ignorance of the original story, and the way my "western" Television Series mind works, I half thought that she was going to end up romantically involved with Blackthorne. But their final scene together was even better than what I had anticipated. Instead of being together, they helped each other move on.
Great video. I didn't appreciate how expressive the actress was until your video. Made my second viewing of the series that much more enjoyable as I was less focused on the subtitles and more on the acting.
New best girl just dropped...
She was one of the main best thing I liked on Shōgun
Beautiful actress ❤
Fuji was my favorite character in the series! You just can't ignore her when she's in a scene.
Even in the scene with Mariko, my eyes gravitate towards Fuji
@@jsprite123 Agreed!
Her acting and expressions are god tier.
She has wonderful presence.
She is AWESOME!!!
I want more Lady Fuji & Blackthorne season 2 ... Damn it!
儚げで、芯が強いところが美しい
Wonderfully done! Thank you so much for creating a wonderful tribute to the actor and her role!
What a beautiful video for Fuji.
Thank you, from Japan💞
藤様をまとめた素晴らしい動画ですね。
ありがとうござりまする✨
thank you so much!
On a show with all this superb acting, she stole so many scenes.
『ラストサムライ』で真田氏にハリウッドの門が開いたように、このドラマでまた日本人の活躍の場が広がって欲しい。
その真田広之が日本の若手に活躍の場を与えていて素晴らしいですね
彼自身もまだまだこれから上り詰めるでしょう！
Funny you posted this. Fuji was my favorite character in the whole shogun series. I really noticed her after blackthorn’s first tryst with mariko, fuji made such expressions with her knowing glances that she instantly captured me. From that moment on, she was no longer a stranger to me.
That was beautiful to see , what a journey they shared
This was beautiful 😘😘
Thank you so so much lovely!
この「将軍（SYOGUN）」は私が初めて見た「日本語会話を英語字幕で見る」です。そなたsonata、そちsochi、そこもとsokomoto、あなた様anata-sama、おまえomae、あんじん様anjin-samaa・・・の全てが「you」でした。日本語話者だけが奥行の深い会話、特に藤fuziの高貴な武家の娘らしい上品な言い回しを堪能できるのですね！
By far the most touching and emotional character .....played beyond skill ....played to reality !
Thank you for the wonderful editing.
It has become a together forever treasure for me.
Great edit dude and the way you put the music is top, top.
thank you so much! ❤
Toranaga, Fuji, Mariko John and Jabushige - these harmonyand talent is absolutly greatfull
There is a exquisite quality about her that has the very weather ablaze!
Fuji-sama is my waifu
The most adorable samurai.
This woman's performance was outstanding- At times I was moved to tears by her courage and sacrifice. God Bless you Miss.
Holy moly what a performance.
She's cute
Hatamoto and Consort at the beginning become Brother and Sister at the end - achingly beautiful. Applause
Buetifull, Buetifull and talented actress. She always had a calm but very strong and powerful presence to her that you just couldn't help but fall in love with her character.
she's adorable
Мне бы такую жену. Но в нашей эпохе таких уже не найти. Мне всегда казалось что я родился и вырос не в те времена. Или в прошлой жизни я слишком сильно любил, что мне не найти в наши времена.
Moeka Hoshi what an actress, impressive
Fuji is so cute!
Beautifully done ❤
Man everyone and everything about this show is awesome.
この動画はこれから長く愛され惜しまれるものになる。
I really wanted at least her and Blackthorn to stay together...
wonderful performance 💯❤
素敵な動画、ありがとうございます。
just looking at her face makes your heart ache
Fuji Best Girl and #1 Waifu!
死ぬことよりつらい目にあっても死ぬことすら出来ない このドラマで一番不幸な女性
芝居に入り込んでて電車の中で号泣したと聞いた・・・
Congratulations Fuji-sama! Emmy Award! I'm looking forward to season 2!
Beautifully done 🎉
There's little doubt that Mariko is beautiful, loyal and fierce, but I fell in love with Fuji... 'Best Nun'.
Fuji resembles a strong woman
She's the sweetest thing... too bad she did not do interviews in English
The MVP of the series… in her own way… the funniest character ( yeah, that includes Yabu ).
You beauty!!! Thankyou for this❤
Loved her character, but I was saddened she wanted to become a nun. I was hoping that it would hint that she would stay with John and that a budding relationship could have started, to heal her hurt, and for him not to be alone.
Fuji has no romantic interest in him
Them having a platonic closeness is way better then forcing the "man and woman should be in a relationship" stereotype.
@ 0:23 Love the photography!❤
海外で藤様の人気が高いのは、日本では予想外でした。 🇯🇵
She's beautiful AND a darn good actress! Her eyes are just mesmerizing.
Ella se convirtio en mi personaje favorito
一番気品に満ちていた。