@@gitarman666 losing interest in a show just because a character dies is just weird especially when her death is a major catalyst for the events of the show
Only 2 episodes in and Shōgun is already so amazing The dialog, the acting, the visuals, the story, the costumes!! And the politicking! Everything about the show is top tier
@@billielachatte4841 yeah I was just going to say Fuji is terrific. She was a bland character in the Shogun mini-series, if sympathetic. In this show she really stands out with personality.
she's definitely beautiful. but she basically acted like a wet blanket the whole time. great show. but she pretty much did blank stares of non-emotion and monotone lines every time she was on screen. I'm guessing that was on purpose though
I thought it was film in Japan for authenticity.. But Canada looks like Japan countryside though.. Well done for the showB! amazing! watched already 5 episodes!
@@merblabrador9909 I think it is alot more expensive to film in Japan too, not to mention the bureaucracy to even get a permit to film in Japan is pretty burdensome.
@@thitran1362 on top of that modern Japan is much more densely populated, probably hard to pick a nice angle without all the modern villages, roads, bullet trains...
Shogun is so good, maybe the highest production values I've ever seen in a show, just incredible visuals, sound, production design, every scene is a feast for the eyes. And she's great in it too.
@@Jaideep_kumarwhat are you talking about? Do you understand these messages? The guy said Shogun had great production. I agreed and said Marco Polo had insane production also, so much production that the costs forced the show to cancel. And I've seen every episode....
@@christopherbrown1082 Unfortunately I think it’s just supposed to be a one-off. The events of the book it’s based on unfold over the course of the episodes, to my knowledge. I do wish that we could see more of it, but I suppose we can just appreciate it for the masterpiece that it is, no matter the length of the show. Personally I think that having a ton of seasons is the failing point of most shows these days, yeah?
I remember doing a deep dive on her when the show first dropped and finding out she used to be in group after I’d been listening to them for YEARS at that point like I was so gagged and had zero idea. 😭😭😭
Living in Japan and speaking Japanese, Anna is right; the Japanese used in Shogun is old! Its like Shakespearean English to English people. The show itself is amazing. It really shows old Japanese culture. The tatami mat rooms still exist here. Lots of people have one tatami-mat room in their house.
May I ask if its hard for you to understand the old Japanese in Shogun? I'm learning Japanse since 2 months and I like understand 2-3 words out of 100 when they speak japanese.
It's basically using the honorific form of Japanese which highlights no making assumptions about another's intent and it ultimately defines what your station in the social heiarchy is and keeping those in their place. Servants will speak a different form of Japanese to their lords than the lords will speak to their servants and what not. Whomever is below you, you speak one way... whomever is above you, you speak another and whomever is equal yet another. Yeah?
The show is amazing and she's arguably the best thing about it. Her expressions and pauses are really well-timed, which allows her to perfectly deliver the essence of her traumatized character.
Shogun is fantastic. Easily my favorite new show of the year. And Anna is perfect in it. Honestly the whole cast is impeccable. Not a single weak performance.
it's so good, maybe the highest production values I've ever seen in a show, just incredible visuals, sound, production design, every scene is a feast for the eyes
So many comments about her looks. Yes, she is very attractive but seems so intelligent, personable and with a bit of elegance thrown in. I wish he asked her more about her acting background. Hope to see her in more shows or movies.
That is because there are a lot of creeps online. Hollywood is so accustomed to hiring attractive people, I am numb to it. Yet everytime a new actor comes a long they act like its the most beautiful thing they ever seen. If they step 2 feet out their home they will notice beautiful women everywhere.
It's impressive how you could analyze her so deeply from just a short conversation where they don't even talk about much. A lot of people are complementing her appearance and not much else because there isn't even enough time to gauge her personality. Also, she's there to promote the show, not to give a formal interview about her background. It's a promotional appearance more than an interview. If you want to learn more about her past work, just Google it.
I saw that a critic called the series a “masterpiece” and I thought, oh c’mon. Then I started watching. It’s so good on so many levels. Plus, I’ve been educated on Japanese culture of the time, marveling at the period detail
Kiwi here too 8) watched the original series and just finished watching the second episode of the latest and even though i was worried that this series wouldn't live up to the same standard i was so happy to watch and see how good this series is so far,loved anna.
I’m SO grateful for this show, which features Japanese actors so prominently!!! Too often, Hollywood blends all “Asians” together (e.g. Memoirs of a Geisha). I love our culture and am happy to finally see a Japanese actress making headlines!! ❤❤❤
It is a somewhat odd thing. But it's not too surprising sadly since American audiences really cannot differentiate between the various Asian ethnicities. The average American can't tell the difference between Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, or any others I can't think of. Add to that the fact that almost no one in America (statistically) speaks Japanese and it's hardly a surprise that Hollywood plays so fast and loose with casting.
To be fair, it's not just in America. I've seen shows in Japan, especially WWII period pieces where there's an American general or G.I. speaking English to make it authentic for the Japanese audience but the actors they use are often European or English. As long as they're white and can speak the lines, they don't care.
Yeah I thought Shogun was gonna go with the Memoirs of a Geisha route but the cast is super solid lol!! Finding out Hiroyuki Sanada was producer really helped build this show.
Love Anna's portrayal of Toda Mariko and the cast is amazing in general. FX has a fantastic viewer's guide on the history/background for the show, character profiles and timeline.
@@wpn-k8d No, not faking. There are lots of international schools and American schools outside the US and the kids educated there often end up with fluent American accents
@xeechet6290 Yes for sure she studied in an international school in the Philippines. I am from the Philippines and I can attest that there are a lot of them here. She stayed there for five years until moving back to Japan
The most incredible show I’ve ever watched possibly. The attention to detail for Japanese culture with strong characters all around and an unpredictability that left me speechless. Wow! I hope this wins all the emmys because the effort that went to this needs to be rewarded somehow
She is so good in the show, you fall in love with her from the first moment. The show is excellent. Every episode makes me more emotional than I ever expected to be.
...and before it was a mini-series in the 80's, it was a best selling novel. James Clavell also wrote King Rat and Tai-Pan among others. Great Author!!
King Rat was made into a movie in the mid 60s, with George Segal and a bevy of your usual very good Brit actors, whose names escape me now. I thought it was a good flick at the time. Don’t know how well it holds up.
both the father daughter duo in Monarch is in Shogun. The guy who played Hiroshi in Monarch, which was the father of Anna Sawai’s character played Lord Ishido in Shogun.
i really like her and shogun is great, but she is the WORST character (not her fault) in Monarch. such a good potential show that ruined by teenage lame drama and terrible teenage writing
Im really had to please ut SHOGUN is IMMENSE. The original was brilliant too but this seems to genuine tv people trying to make the new version even better, tho the origiina is knonw as one of thee best tv shows of all time. So 2 episodes in and WOW. So good. Yoshii DIO!
She was a much better guest than Jimmy was an interviewer, his questions.."so like are your weapons real or like rubber ones.." lord jimmy get better questions please
She's gorgeous.
Stunner
meh
@@MrCagree some people can be jealous or just hating bc she’s out of your league.
She's ok, not the finest.
@@ChoicelessAwarenessOkay.
Here after episode 9. She is stunningly gorgeous. 🔥
So true, she’s fine 🔥🔥🔥🔥
How they gonna replace that, makes me loss interest in the show
@@gitarman666man it ain't the same
@@gitarman666 losing interest in a show just because a character dies is just weird especially when her death is a major catalyst for the events of the show
@@10ReasonsWhy The walking dead writers and you would make great friends.
Only 2 episodes in and Shōgun is already so amazing
The dialog, the acting, the visuals, the story, the costumes!! And the politicking! Everything about the show is top tier
I wish the pacing was a bit faster. It's slow at times (like all TV shows). But I admit it's pretty good.
@@showwhite7320Nah it's the perfect pace.
@@showwhite7320 You've gotta pay attention to finish reading each line of subtitles, though.
The book is great. It's great to see a good adaptation
@@showwhite7320 It is flying through the book, it is way too fast.
She's absolutely gorgeous.
and quite charming too
I'm smitten. 😍
She’s too beautiful
She's stunning!!! 🤩
She is ok looking🤷
The second she came on the show, she stole our hearts.
the second she came on the show, I was like "Whoa.... hello there."
She's maginificent in Shogun, but the Fuji character...😍
@@billielachatte4841 yeah I was just going to say Fuji is terrific. She was a bland character in the Shogun mini-series, if sympathetic. In this show she really stands out with personality.
Theft of human organs is a felony and inhumane to say the least
she's definitely beautiful. but she basically acted like a wet blanket the whole time. great show. but she pretty much did blank stares of non-emotion and monotone lines every time she was on screen. I'm guessing that was on purpose though
i worked with her in shogun on set all the time, she was soooo nice and kind! We filmed Shogun in vancouver canada, beautiful place!
I thought it was film in Japan for authenticity.. But Canada looks like Japan countryside though.. Well done for the showB! amazing! watched already 5 episodes!
You’re so lucky! I would have loved to work on this show!
@@merblabrador9909 I think it is alot more expensive to film in Japan too, not to mention the bureaucracy to even get a permit to film in Japan is pretty burdensome.
@@thitran1362 on top of that modern Japan is much more densely populated, probably hard to pick a nice angle without all the modern villages, roads, bullet trains...
Oh...That's surprising.
Anna is so charming. She's also so incredibly talented.
For real, I would like people to check out girl group faky, she belonged to until 2018. She’s all rounder like talented in singing, dancing and acting
She's a triple threat! She acts, sings, & dance. Amazing.
Unlike the insufferable woke Jimmy
Shogun is so good, maybe the highest production values I've ever seen in a show, just incredible visuals, sound, production design, every scene is a feast for the eyes. And she's great in it too.
Marco Polo was right there with it. They couldn't afford to keep producing it. Hopefully, Shogun doesn't suffer the same fate.
@@christopherbrown1082bro have watched any episode 😂 or just commenting for fun.
@@Jaideep_kumarwhat are you talking about? Do you understand these messages? The guy said Shogun had great production. I agreed and said Marco Polo had insane production also, so much production that the costs forced the show to cancel. And I've seen every episode....
@@christopherbrown1082 Unfortunately I think it’s just supposed to be a one-off. The events of the book it’s based on unfold over the course of the episodes, to my knowledge. I do wish that we could see more of it, but I suppose we can just appreciate it for the masterpiece that it is, no matter the length of the show. Personally I think that having a ton of seasons is the failing point of most shows these days, yeah?
Shogun is good but Game of Thrones by far craps all over it for production quality and acting. Again, Shogun is great but not the best.
In just 7 minutes she stole everyones heart . I hope we see her in many more projects .
Please give her the awards. All of them.
agree
Well, your wish was granted!
She just did😊
She got them!
Dang, really proud of her. She used to be in japanese girlgroup called Faky, and I always listen to them even now. Keep going, girl, you're amazing
Ｉluv FAKY❤アンナを誇らしく思います
I use to listen to FAKY at some point but rarely paying attention to the mv. No wonder she looks so familiar! 😮
Waait No Waaay FAKY?!! I listen to FEMM they interact here and there so I’ve never know FAKY members individually but daumm thats a news
I remember doing a deep dive on her when the show first dropped and finding out she used to be in group after I’d been listening to them for YEARS at that point like I was so gagged and had zero idea. 😭😭😭
Wait she SINGS?! Hold on, come to think of it most actors and actresses in Japan are expected to have at least some background with singing.
Beautiful Anna Sawai’s portrayal of Mariko sama as a fearless and loyal Onna-Bugeisha (female warrior) is perfection
Living in Japan and speaking Japanese, Anna is right; the Japanese used in Shogun is old! Its like Shakespearean English to English people. The show itself is amazing. It really shows old Japanese culture. The tatami mat rooms still exist here. Lots of people have one tatami-mat room in their house.
May I ask if its hard for you to understand the old Japanese in Shogun? I'm learning Japanse since 2 months and I like understand 2-3 words out of 100 when they speak japanese.
@@agentorange1291 I understand some of it. There are a lot of words no longer in use.
@@BeingJapan How does one get to learn the old Japanese words then? Is it difficult?
It's basically using the honorific form of Japanese which highlights no making assumptions about another's intent and it ultimately defines what your station in the social heiarchy is and keeping those in their place. Servants will speak a different form of Japanese to their lords than the lords will speak to their servants and what not. Whomever is below you, you speak one way... whomever is above you, you speak another and whomever is equal yet another. Yeah?
@@ash072 correct. Even today the level of language is based on age. I speak to kids differently than to people older than me.
She's stunning and Shogun is a phenomenal show!
The show is amazing and she's arguably the best thing about it. Her expressions and pauses are really well-timed, which allows her to perfectly deliver the essence of her traumatized character.
Very charming! I had seen her on the Apple Monsterverse show, but not Shogun.
I’ve seen her in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, too.
She's incredible in Shogun!
I've seen her on Ninja Assassin, Anna came so far.
Monarch Legacy of Monsters was meh, Shogun was amazing...
Shogun is fantastic. Easily my favorite new show of the year. And Anna is perfect in it. Honestly the whole cast is impeccable. Not a single weak performance.
Love her work. She's so believable 👏🏾
She got on my nerves on Monarch but looking forward to see her on this show. Didn’t even know she was in it, she’s gorgeous.
And love her dress…so classy.
@@JG-mg3if Yeah, she was bad on Monarch. Kinda' indicates she's a one-dimensional actress.
She is so elegant, well spoken and phenomenal!
Shogun might be the one of the best dramas produced over the last 15 years.
it's so good, maybe the highest production values I've ever seen in a show, just incredible visuals, sound, production design, every scene is a feast for the eyes
It’s having me as excited as when Game of Thrones first came out, which hasn’t happened with anything since
It's genuinely amazing.
Better than GOT.
So many comments about her looks. Yes, she is very attractive but seems so intelligent, personable and with a bit of elegance thrown in. I wish he asked her more about her acting background. Hope to see her in more shows or movies.
Just like Mariko
For real. Typical men mostly
i only like her for her Acting do you feel Better ?😀😀
That is because there are a lot of creeps online. Hollywood is so accustomed to hiring attractive people, I am numb to it. Yet everytime a new actor comes a long they act like its the most beautiful thing they ever seen. If they step 2 feet out their home they will notice beautiful women everywhere.
It's impressive how you could analyze her so deeply from just a short conversation where they don't even talk about much. A lot of people are complementing her appearance and not much else because there isn't even enough time to gauge her personality. Also, she's there to promote the show, not to give a formal interview about her background. It's a promotional appearance more than an interview. If you want to learn more about her past work, just Google it.
she’s super talented and intelligent in that Jimmy actually sucks as an interviewer here but she elevates the conversation with her stories and charm
Yeah he has NO idea how to talk to a Japanese woman. & NOTHING about the show. & it's SHOh-GOON, not "Show Gun." UGH.
Her charm carried this interview
She should have went to jimmy fallon instead
@@UndeadSlayer5he's not much better as an interviewer either. None of them really are. They're comedians first and second. Interviewers 67th.
@@Blackronin357we need Craig Ferguson
I saw that a critic called the series a “masterpiece” and I thought, oh c’mon. Then I started watching. It’s so good on so many levels. Plus, I’ve been educated on Japanese culture of the time, marveling at the period detail
She’s so beautiful and talented!!
Shogun is fantastic I watched the first one and that was unbelievable too.All the actors in this one are GREAT!
Kiwi here too 8) watched the original series and just finished watching the second episode of the latest and even though i was worried that this series wouldn't live up to the same standard i was so happy to watch and see how good this series is so far,loved anna.
shes not really a kiwi, only by birth
So a kiwi then 😂
Surprised The Ozzys haven't claimed her yet 😊
She’s adorable 😍🙂
I was sad when Anna left FAKY but it was the right choice seeing how far she's come. So happy for her! ❤❤
You can still see the FAKY videos on RUclips, of course.
The show is amazing. The visuals, the costumes, the music... Best show to come out in years. Can't wait for what's to come.
amazing to say the least !
Shes absolutely phenomenal in the series.Great actress
I think Shogun will be the best drama of the year.
I think it will be the drama of this decade
Its so good!
It's so good but House of the Dragon Season 2 will be out this year as well
The Ones who Live
@@ramiru3264that show is beyond garbage
I’m SO grateful for this show, which features Japanese actors so prominently!!! Too often, Hollywood blends all “Asians” together (e.g. Memoirs of a Geisha). I love our culture and am happy to finally see a Japanese actress making headlines!! ❤❤❤
It is a somewhat odd thing. But it's not too surprising sadly since American audiences really cannot differentiate between the various Asian ethnicities. The average American can't tell the difference between Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, or any others I can't think of. Add to that the fact that almost no one in America (statistically) speaks Japanese and it's hardly a surprise that Hollywood plays so fast and loose with casting.
To be fair, it's not just in America. I've seen shows in Japan, especially WWII period pieces where there's an American general or G.I. speaking English to make it authentic for the Japanese audience but the actors they use are often European or English. As long as they're white and can speak the lines, they don't care.
japanese people are great all that I've met so far at least!!
Yeah I thought Shogun was gonna go with the Memoirs of a Geisha route but the cast is super solid lol!! Finding out Hiroyuki Sanada was producer really helped build this show.
@@chthulu27 Tell me how much diversity is there in Japan? I've never been there
My gawd she’s gorgeous!
Very
So are you 😊
She has a great positive aura
Stunning beauty!!
@@thestrangler23 🙈❤
Love Anna's portrayal of Toda Mariko and the cast is amazing in general. FX has a fantastic viewer's guide on the history/background for the show, character profiles and timeline.
She is so gorgeous.She moves so gracefully on the show.I just binged up to episode 5 and I love the show.
Having watched the 80s version as well, which was good for its time, the new version is a massive improvement, a spectacular series.
I love that she is being showcased! The show so far is amazing !
She stole every scene she was in! Just wonderful performance
Born in New Zealand grew up in Japan but a perfect American accent is amazing.
faking
@@wpn-k8d I don't think it's a fake accent.
@@AidanaTrachtenberg lol nope the accent is not fake. She studied in an international school
@@wpn-k8d No, not faking. There are lots of international schools and American schools outside the US and the kids educated there often end up with fluent American accents
@xeechet6290 Yes for sure she studied in an international school in the Philippines. I am from the Philippines and I can attest that there are a lot of them here. She stayed there for five years until moving back to Japan
best series ive seen so far this year.
Shogun is great. Dune 2 and Shogun this weekend. Good times.
2024 might have some amazing cinema surpassing the years around
yeah both rated above a 9/10 on imdb
Dune 2 is overrated. Although the scenes are breathtaking, the action is kinda' boring. There is something missing in Denis Villeneuve's movies.
The key is both based on old books, great stories and single writers, rather than having table rooms of writers pumping out current modern nonsense
I just watched Dune part 1 last week for the first time. Awesome film. Gorgeous cinematography.
Yesss!! She is awesome
Shogun is phenomenal
Watched both of the new episodes last night, such a great show so far. Anna and the other actors are hitting it out of the ballpark.
I cannot wait to see her in future movies and TV, and of course the rest of Shogun! Amazing young lady with so much talent!
Good Lord she's breathtaking.
Stunning actress Anna Sawai ❤
I don't know why but this young lady warms the cockles of my heart. And I never knew I had cockles in my heart before seeing her.
and she's in Monarch: legacy of monsters, amazing show!
that show sucks...but she is good
what a beauty
She is so beautiful
She's a stunner.
The most incredible show I’ve ever watched possibly. The attention to detail for Japanese culture with strong characters all around and an unpredictability that left me speechless. Wow! I hope this wins all the emmys because the effort that went to this needs to be rewarded somehow
Such an epic show. She and all the cast are absolutely brilliant! ❤
So beautiful! And her acting as Mariko is amazing!
Shogun is awesome, and she’s brilliant in it..
My favorite character on shōgun, Mariko❤️ wow she is sooo gorgeous
It's great that they are trying to keep the dialogue accurate to the period. Modern Japanese has so many loan words.
She is so good in the show, you fall in love with her from the first moment. The show is excellent. Every episode makes me more emotional than I ever expected to be.
Love her
It’s a beautiful show and she’s amazing in it!
Maraming salamat!
There’s something so charming and sweet about her…it just so natural and pure. I love her already and hope that she gets so much work.
...and before it was a mini-series in the 80's, it was a best selling novel. James Clavell also wrote King Rat and Tai-Pan among others. Great Author!!
King Rat was made into a movie in the mid 60s, with George Segal and a bevy of your usual very good Brit actors, whose names escape me now. I thought it was a good flick at the time. Don’t know how well it holds up.
I'm Brazilian and I loved this interview. Great for improving my English. I understood everything.🎉
I’ve been a fan of hers ever since she was in the J-pop girl group Faky. It’s nice to see how far she’s come.
She is stunning!!!!!!!!!!!
Can’t wait for more series shogun is thrilling to watch
She is an incredible actress. I mean truly. Her work this season is astounding.
Congrats on the win Anna! Totally deserved
She's absolutely gorgeous. The show is awesome in and of itself. But she is an added incentive to watch.
Fabulous version of Shogun!
she's gorgeous. i was wondering where i saw her, she's in legacy of monsters, and she's great in that too.
Shogun is so good!
she was awesome in monarch legacy of monsters too
HOLD UP, SHE'S IN MONARCH?? 😮
Well now I gotta watch that too
both the father daughter duo in Monarch is in Shogun. The guy who played Hiroshi in Monarch, which was the father of Anna Sawai’s character played Lord Ishido in Shogun.
@@Karakura002kingyeah a lot of it references the attack in SF. Gives a little bit of backstory to that day as well.
I'm sorry but her character was the worst, she was so annoying
i really like her and shogun is great, but she is the WORST character (not her fault) in Monarch. such a good potential show that ruined by teenage lame drama and terrible teenage writing
She’s beautiful ❤
Shogun is great and Anna is so charming! Love it!
This show is amazing. Everyone should watch it.
Great smile
Wow her features are stunning!
Reminds me of young petite Kelly hu
Awesome acting everyone on the cast!
Came here from Pachinko.. she was marvellous in Pachinko as well
Anna seems very sweet, beautiful, and charming. Also enjoyed the interview, great job by both Anna and Jimmy!
So talented and charming. She deserves an Emmy
Jimmy lowkey asking her to dinner at the end. Bro is in love lol
She has great composure and grace. Wow! What a sweet, talented, graceful woman! I wanted to hear more about her acting/singing career path though.
A star is born.❤
Stunning woman. Incredible actor.
she is amazing
So pretty 😍
I've been crushing on her since I saw her in fast and furious 9!
Huh? I don’t remember her being in F9
@@RoelVanderVeken Well... She was. She played Elle. Han's adopted daughter.
Im really had to please ut SHOGUN is IMMENSE. The original was brilliant too but this seems to genuine tv people trying to make the new version even better, tho the origiina is knonw as one of thee best tv shows of all time.
So 2 episodes in and WOW. So good.
Yoshii DIO!
Hope to see her in more stuff down the road. Also wouldn't mind more pieces of work similar to this but a different era
The best show of recent time. Every minute is a masterpiece.
great guest!! so into the interview!! it made Jimmy's job very easy!!!
I just finished watching all ten episodes and I just she did amazing.🎉👏
she is so polite and well mannered i love watching her movie
This show will swipe the awards
She’s amazing in the part. They’re all killing it. It’s a great show
She was a much better guest than Jimmy was an interviewer, his questions.."so like are your weapons real or like rubber ones.." lord jimmy get better questions please
Kimmel has no idea what to ask. He never cares to do some research before the show.He has no ability to understand other cultures.
lol I think he was nervous…from the way he’s talking
What a superb performance from Anna. She really carries the show. Magnifique!