Historically speaking, Japan was in the Sengoku period for about 140 years, with wars occurring all over the country. In 1600, Tokugawa Ieyasu (Toranaga), the model for the main character, won a major battle against the Western Army led by Ishida Mitsunari (Ishido) in an attempt to put an end to that period, and captured and beheaded Ishida (Ishido). In 1603, he officially became "Seii Taishogun" (shogun) and established a shogunate in Edo (present-day Tokyo). By the way, it is the emperor who appoints the shogun. The emperor is always superior. In 1615, he destroyed his only enemy, the Osaka side, in two wars, and completely took control of the country (Taiko's son and his mother (Ochiba) committed suicide, and Osaka Castle burned down at that time). After that, his family name continued for 15 generations, and he continued the world of peace as shogun for a long period of 250 years. Although there were many sacrifices, the main character laid the foundation for this. By the way, although it is currently 2024, it has only been 156 years since the Edo Shogunate came to an end in 1868. This shows just how long 250 years without war is. Finally, the Imperial Palace (in front of Tokyo Station), where the Emperor currently resides, is built on the site of Edo Castle, which was built by Tokugawa Ieyasu when he became Shogun.
Thank you for sharing. This is why I love this show. I love a period drama. I am always inspired to research the actually history that inspired the work. I also have a need to read the novel this is based on as soon as possible!
I love the fact that John almost cries but he hold his feelings probably because he is so deeply attached to Japanese culture,, like the habit of hiding feelings.
Another indication of Toranaga being steps ahead of everyone else is when he says "Why tell a dead man the future?" to Yabushige before his sepuku....something Yabushige said to his nephew about Toranaga in the first or 2nd episdoe. Meaning Toranaga has known about Yabushige since the beginning. A lot of people were upset that nothing was shown of the war but his future sneak peak shows he will accomplish what he set out to do, which was win this "war"without anyone ever raising a sword in battle,pursuing peace for Japan. Irl Toranaga around this time went on to establish Edo (what we know today as Tokyo) and historically was known as one if the eras of great peace for Japan. Hence, why so many of his followers loyally sacrificed themsleves for his cause. Like you guys said during ep 8, they truly believed this man was for the greater good of Japan to go that far 🤧
I've been with y'all since WandaVision... this is one of my favorites! Blue Eye Samurai on Netflix would be a great follow-up to this. It's animated, but is absolutely NOT FOR CHILDREN (contains nudity and sex scenes, but not vulgar)
Love the reaction as always. May I interest you ladies in watching the older version of Shogun from the 80s? I would also suggest Rome by HBO. It's only 2 seasons but it was excellent. Take care.
I disagree, there are no heroes in this story. Mariko committed suicide (which is against her religion) because that was her lord's command. No difference between her dead and those guards who died stopping her from leaving Osaka. Both were obeying orders.
@@roberto8ag Mariko didn't commit suicide, she was killed. @ williambranch4283 The main character is of course Lord Toronaga who becomes Shōgun. Unsurprisingly in a series titled “Shōgun”. However, Mariko and Fuji are definitely two of the best written and portrayed “strong” female characters in a long time.
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Historically speaking, Japan was in the Sengoku period for about 140 years, with wars occurring all over the country.
In 1600, Tokugawa Ieyasu (Toranaga), the model for the main character, won a major battle against the Western Army led by Ishida Mitsunari (Ishido) in an attempt to put an end to that period, and captured and beheaded Ishida (Ishido).
In 1603, he officially became "Seii Taishogun" (shogun) and established a shogunate in Edo (present-day Tokyo). By the way, it is the emperor who appoints the shogun. The emperor is always superior.
In 1615, he destroyed his only enemy, the Osaka side, in two wars, and completely took control of the country (Taiko's son and his mother (Ochiba) committed suicide, and Osaka Castle burned down at that time).
After that, his family name continued for 15 generations, and he continued the world of peace as shogun for a long period of 250 years. Although there were many sacrifices, the main character laid the foundation for this. By the way, although it is currently 2024, it has only been 156 years since the Edo Shogunate came to an end in 1868. This shows just how long 250 years without war is.
Finally, the Imperial Palace (in front of Tokyo Station), where the Emperor currently resides, is built on the site of Edo Castle, which was built by Tokugawa Ieyasu when he became Shogun.
Thank you for sharing. This is why I love this show. I love a period drama. I am always inspired to research the actually history that inspired the work. I also have a need to read the novel this is based on as soon as possible!
Skipped the best scene, the Fuji-sama boat scene.
That scene was incredible!
They actually edit out a lot of the Fuji scenes in other episodes.
@@Mwoods2272I don’t think they realize “Let your hand will be last one to hold her “ was the same line Mariko told Fuji when Fuji lost her a child.
I love the fact that John almost cries but he hold his feelings probably because he is so deeply attached to Japanese culture,, like the habit of hiding feelings.
He put up his 8 fold fence. .. well at least a 5 fold fence.
No backs were blown out during the making of this episode lol
😅😅😅
Another indication of Toranaga being steps ahead of everyone else is when he says "Why tell a dead man the future?" to Yabushige before his sepuku....something Yabushige said to his nephew about Toranaga in the first or 2nd episdoe. Meaning Toranaga has known about Yabushige since the beginning. A lot of people were upset that nothing was shown of the war but his future sneak peak shows he will accomplish what he set out to do, which was win this "war"without anyone ever raising a sword in battle,pursuing peace for Japan. Irl Toranaga around this time went on to establish Edo (what we know today as Tokyo) and historically was known as one if the eras of great peace for Japan. Hence, why so many of his followers loyally sacrificed themsleves for his cause. Like you guys said during ep 8, they truly believed this man was for the greater good of Japan to go that far 🤧
楽しかったです。
有り難うございます😊
I've been with y'all since WandaVision... this is one of my favorites!
Blue Eye Samurai on Netflix would be a great follow-up to this. It's animated, but is absolutely NOT FOR CHILDREN (contains nudity and sex scenes, but not vulgar)
And it's already broken the record for the most Emmys for a single season of TV in one year, once held by Game of Thrones.
Love the reaction as always. May I interest you ladies in watching the older version of Shogun from the 80s? I would also suggest Rome by HBO. It's only 2 seasons but it was excellent. Take care.
按針と藤の小舟でのシーンのリアクションを楽しみにしていたのですが、残念です。
「最後に触れるのは按針さまの手にいたしましょう」という藤の言葉は、第一話にて愛する赤ん坊を失った時に、藤自身にかけられた言葉と同じですね。
我が子の遺灰を散骨する藤、愛する人の形見であるロザリオを海へ返す按針。運命を受け入れ、最後のお別れをする2人の姿はただただ悲しく美しい。最高のシーンだと思います。
そして、この場所こそ、SHOGUNの筆者であるジェームスクラベル氏の遺灰を散骨された場所と同じであり、原作者への敬意と感謝の意を表すに最もふさわしい場所だったと思います。
Such a beautifully painful observation! I agree that part was quite heartbreaking.
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Mariko and Fuji are the primary characters, heroines ... not the men.
I disagree, there are no heroes in this story. Mariko committed suicide (which is against her religion) because that was her lord's command. No difference between her dead and those guards who died stopping her from leaving Osaka. Both were obeying orders.
@@roberto8ag It matters what and who you die for. Story-wise.
@@roberto8ag Mariko didn't commit suicide, she was killed.
@ williambranch4283
The main character is of course Lord Toronaga who becomes Shōgun. Unsurprisingly in a series titled “Shōgun”.
However, Mariko and Fuji are definitely two of the best written and portrayed “strong” female characters in a long time.