Crafting Shōgun | Behind the Epic Saga: Hiroyuki Sanada, Anna Sawai, Rachel Kondo, and More | FX 

Walking, sitting, eating - everything meticulously crafted to be done exactly like feudal Japan.

This show better win a ton of awards. It's a masterpiece and it's only 4 episodes in. I count the days until the next episode.

Hiroyuki Sanada is not getting the recognition and accolades he deserves. He his great and I believe with Shogun, the world can see that.

This is the best show we’ve had in years!

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Hiroyuki Sanada sama is so humble. A master actor in an amazing role.

This show is intelligent. The story has me gripped and I don't see it loosing hold anytime soon. We are talking about 10/10 writing in dialogue and major plot points. This show has me laughing, crying, and smiling. The sheer talent in performances as well can not be understated. I would pay money to watch the first few episodes in Imax. It is that good.

Mariko plays a really important and deep character and she slayed it .

Acting of cosmo jarvis and mariko sama is just outstanding

11 Years for a single 10 episodes season! It shows. Im so glad because quality and mastership are also very ingrained in the Japanese culture, so it's fitting.

this show was like a poem to the samurai spirit and the vassals who served them full of honor and meaning. From the writing to the costume designs to the acting everything was so perfect.

Seriously I'm starting to think that this is the best TV show ever made. It's just so perfect in every aspect.

The level of attention to detail is just out of this world... Everyone on this project is dedicated to the highest level of craftsmanship... Respect x 1000🤯

Hiroyuki Sanada, one of the greatest actors of our time!

i knew anna sawai was gna be a big star from monarch tv show...her acting ability really stood out in that show and now this show is gna make her a famous name...shes a great actress she better win an emmy

The tone of t his interview is so calm and humble, it feels more like a spiritual discussion than an interview.

Ms. Kondo I shed some tears on your comment about being Japanese-American. I’ve been working hard to try to explain this to my kids and others but I don’t live in a metropolitan area. I’ve been feeling alone about this and I just got a beautiful sense of relief and understanding with your comment.

Are these guys on the interview trail right now? They should be hyping this up as much as possible as it truly deserves recognition. If it doesn't win several major awards I will be severly annoyed.

When they talk about changing the names; it was probably one of the most cogent logical reasons I’ve heard from a Hollywood show. It actually both respects and improves on the source material. How often can you say that and it’s just one of many considered details. Fantastic show.

I read Shogun when it first came out in 1975. I am now 75, and I am thrilled to see this new production of one of the greatest novels ever written. In my opinion Hiroyuki Sanada is as brilliant as Toshiro Mifune as an actor. Everyone in this production is perfect. My only question is why film in Canada instead of Japan?

the actresses on this show in particular are utterly exceptional. the courtesans, lady ochiba, and of course lady mariko are so tremendously nuanced in their portrayals. immaculate work

Sanada san is just incredible. His dedication to his Art is unmatched. Finally Shogun is not just some paperback it is finally a true masterpiece.

The Shogun story is finite, but the history of Japan is so rich. Please give us more from this historical period one way or another. Bravo so far, the show does right by the book and looks amazing. I cannot wait to see the rest of the series.

Hiroyuki-sama, I've watched your movies since I was a little boy. Loved all asian movies but mostly the Japanese ones. All your roles even those now decades old, were all amazing an accurate interpretations of a real Japanese and Samurai. You possess power of saying something without saying it. Such a rare skill. Both yourself as an actor but now also as a producer ? Watching you have such as a big presence in Shōgun as an adult and content creator myself..to later find out you was also the producer really mind-blew me. You, the cast and film crew deserve a few Oscars for this one. I've studied Japan my whole life. And history is one of my great passions. I'd sadly argue that the majority of film recreating history do often lack. Especially Hollywood I have not watched Hollywood in 10 years because most of it is pure nonsense. The amount of detail Shogun has everywhere is mind boggling, so much work and passion from so many people. Art is displayed in every scene. Every frame is a screenshot. So so much from their daily life, the work, the craftsmanship, their clothes, the clear class-difference, the rituals, the tea-pouring, the gardens and the Zen behind it.. For a history nerd like myself this was pure joy, not for the art itself only, but also for the accuracy in every single detail surrounding environment and characters. For Feudal Japan fans and bookworms please read Lian Hearn's Tales of the Otori. Some fantasy touches but the accuracy is like this reading Shōgun. Thank you PS why did you have to kill the gardener I'm a 40yo man crying..heartbroken

I was thinking this show is going to sweep up awards. Everything is crafted so beautifully, the actors, the costumes, the traditions are so impressive. The book was a fantastic read. The first tv movie was great as well. This is far beyond that with the the efforts to be in the moment of time.

私のような日本人にとってはノンフィクションの人物名の方が物語の世界に入りやすいです。とはいえ、原作がこれらの名前を使っているのでそれを尊重したのでしょうし、この役がこの人物なんだと繋げながら見るのもまた楽しい。着物や兜、人物の所作には違和感が無いし、按針が日本語を少し間違って叫んでいるのもリアルに感じる。

Anna really carried Mariko to the next level honestly Mariko was always a great character but not a easy character to translate or portray and Anna just elevated the character

Shōgun is truly in a class of it’s own honestly it’s absolutely the best streaming show in years… Can’t wait for each new episode every week (it’s been years since there’s been a show that even comes close to this) It deserves all the awards… if Shōgun doesn’t receive the recognition and honors it deserves; I’ll be deeply disappointed

I'm genuinely learning some Japanese history because of this series as i was curious about some things and ended up googling about it. Massive appreciation for all the hard work behind it. Amazing.

I read “SHOGUN” 5 times! I’ve always felt the ‘70’s mini-series with Richard Chamberlin was done really well! That being said…This version has truly brought to life the story I fell in love with! Absolutely Amazing job by all involved! A TRUE MASTERPIECE!🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

You should all feel so proud of this show. It is just incredible, and we are hooked. We have a FB fan page that grew to over 17,700 members in a very short period. We can't get enough. Thank you.

An INCREDIBLE show so far! This is what you get when actual writers, actual lovers of the source material and a highly gifted crew and cast go to work. ♥♥♥

Anna is so incredible. Everything about her is perfect. Why dont we see more of her?!!!

Cant wait to see this show getting all the awards

Sanada ... The Twilight Samurai ... one of the the best Samurai films... :)

The first show I have enjoyed in years…. More than enjoy. LOVE. Thank you for producing something honest, genuine, deep, lacking agenda. Beautiful!

Anna is so gorgeous!

I am so happy that this show came about! Hiro Sanada became my favorite actor since The Twilight Samurai.

Shogun is one of the all time best drama series I have ever watched. Sanada is a legend and Anna Sawai's portrayal of Lady Mariko is breathtaking.

I'm so glad I checked this show out when I did. I'm obsessing over this show harder than Rome.

Mariko-sama❤❤❤

The world needs another season, please 🥺

So graceful and charming. She deserves an Emmy

I love this show! It is obvious that the hard work and research paid off... I can't wait to watch this story unfold

Toranaga's character is AMAZING completely blown me away of how much this guy's is super smart he twisting all the characters around him with his fingers and they even doesn't know it. He's everything that Edard Stark from game of thrones should be, but wasn't. He is so mysterious that you wanna dwell more and more into his fascinating character, like, how he knew Omi and ibishiga try to betray him yet every time they end up doing everything for his benefit. This guy is a genius.

I appreciate the restraint of the team behind this after so much research making it a limited series. Could've easily been tempted to make this a 3-4 season show.

Mariko is the heart of this show.

I am on the 7th episode of the series, it is really an extraordinary masterpiece, I have not watched such a beautiful series for many years, for me it has already taken its place in the list of the best series ever, the only thing I regret is that it is only for 1 season, if they are going to release the 2nd season, I can wear the series printed charity vest and collect donations on the street...

Anna Sawai is the most humble actress 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷she is incredible humble and amazingly talented actor!!!

Every episode has had me glued to the screen. I really hope this show wins some Emmys.

Best show by far in a really really long time. The casting, the setting, the story, the research. Outstanding work by all involved. It deserves so much credit. Well done. Long may this show continue as it is thoroughly enjoyable.

I love this show! Please make a season 2, feudal Japan has so much amazing history, explore it in the show!

Fantastic production. Everything about Shogun has been too notch. The acting, writing, direction, etc... Best in the business

It seems that everyone involved in the production, writing, direction, and execution/acting/delivery of this series is badass--masters, all. The complexities of the lead characters, too. As compelling as the very best of drama/literature. One of the best television series, ever. Top of the mountain.

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Genuinely one of the greatest seasons of any series ever.

I am Japanese. Up until now, Japan has always been portrayed in foreign movies in a humorous way. In particular, the interior and scenery of the room that looks like it could only be Chinese, the artificially Asian-style production, and the disappointment that Japanese people would feel strange when they see it, but they are used to it and feel that it is something like this. I was also surprised that ``The Last Samurai'' was popular in America. Although it was an interesting work...I enjoyed it as a movie, even if it made me feel a little uncomfortable and I laughed a little. In such a situation, Hiroyuki Sanada of ``shogun'' had great enthusiasm for the production. It's amazing to be able to watch a Japanese period drama that doesn't feel out of place in America. I would also like to thank everyone who respected Japanese culture and worked with me. Thank you for creating such a wonderful work.

Hiroyuki Sanada is my favorite actor and my inspiration in my life forever

Best show I've seen in quite some time. The level of passion in the making of this show definitely shines through.

So proud of all the actors and amazing people behind the cameras especially VFX because I already know they were probably sleeping in their suites lol , All the hard work put into the series and it shows.

I'm so happy there's a second season ,one of the best series I've ever watched..

Phenomenal show. I love it. Depicts humanity brutally, what we have been for thousands, tens of thousands of years. Heroes, villains, human monsters... Everything in between.

Sanada San, my ultimate idol, crush. Hearing him speak in English, made me drool for him more. これは、見逃さない。

I want a documentary about the set! What an incredible set!

This show has me so hooked! Can't wait to see where the go with it!

The way this is presented I just want more. Truly a lot of passion and dedication went into making this come to life. Thank you to all the cast and crew

Got so much right. One technical detail that’s been pointed out by others is the pistol scene where Blackthorne refuses to give them up and then his consort takes them for safekeeping. The problem is only that the pistols used are nearly 150 years in to the future. They were flintlock pistols, which didn’t exist in the 1600s. To be correct they should have been either wheel-lock pistols or match-lock pistols. It’s no biggie, but once you’ve seen it is hard to unsee. Other than that small detail this is such a wonderful show!! Showing Hollywood and Ridley Scott how it’s done!! Thank you guys and gals for this!!

First read the book while living in Japan, read it 3 or 4 times. Watched the 1980's mini series, but this FX version is perhaps the best rendering of the story, conveys the emotion and movement of the book without an overburdening of dialog. Simply perfect on all fronts. Thank you.

I saw the first mini-series as a child and read the novel as a teenager. James Clavell would have been proud. They really did the story justice. I hope FX pushes this series hard for the next Emmys.

Everyone was fantastic in Shoguns, there are only very talented actors and actresses... this series is fantastic and Anna Sawai, for me, was the best. Without discrediting anyone... but her interactions were very profound. Thank you for this show that I will never forget.

I read the Novel years ago, and was a fan who watched the original great TV show in the 80s! Who also studies and loves Japanese/Samurai culture/history! You did an astonishing job with this Show guys! I loved it! Especially the acting of the two lead Japanese characters by Anna & Hiro! Outstanding! The ability to act with just the eyes or a very limited subtle expression to convey emotions was so beautiful and astonishing! It was this LESS is MORE acting that was such a fantastic part of the performances! EMMYS all round for every aspect of the show I expect! Set design, costume is beyond doubt! 🌟❤️👏👏👏

FX have a diamond in his hands... The show is incredible!

Awesome work by everyone is this team. I love how you’ve brought to life one of my favourite books and Mariko, who is one of the most courageous characters in literature. Waiting for the next episode to drop each week is painful and beautiful (when it does release).

I absolutely love this show. The level of detail is exquisite. I am so grateful to get to watch the show and see all of the long hard work that was done. Thank you to everyone involved. You nailed it.

Awesome! Sanada-san sweet voice ☺️👏💕

This series is a masterpiece; and it was competing with the fondest memories of watching the original in 1980. Thank you for making this what it is.

One of the most amazing epics I’ve ever seen. Beautiful work

I love these shows SO MUCH!! As much of a fan as I was of the initial series....these episodes are so far and away even better. The actor's portrayals have me on the edge of my seat in each and every scene...I am so caught up in each character's story in the complement to the whole. You all have done MAGNIFICENT work and it translates so so very well to the screen. In truth...it would translate so well to the big screen as well (hint, hint). I watch each episode repeatedly again and again, catching nuances I did not see in the initial and subsequent viewings. My deep thanks to all involved. mrm

The GEST Japanese period action drama I have ever seen. Seemed really authentic and felt transported into another era. Watched every episode thrice and still can't get enough of it.

Love Hiro-san's description of the character of Toranaga - "mysterious poker face." EXACTLY!!! He hit the nail on the head!

Great show. This is what streaming platforms should be benchmarking their series on.

I love the show. Really love it. Have read the novel more than a dozen times (basically grew up with it) and loved the old TV adaptation with Chamberlain and Mifune-san. I admit, I was a little afraid when I first heard they were making this new version. But when I heard Sanada-san was involved, I was looking forward to it. He's the Mifune Toshiro of our time for me. Thanks to everyone involved ♥

This show is a masterpiece. The sets, costumes, writing, and the actors are brilliant. And Anna Sawai as Mariko is BADASS.

This movie is a master piece it has to win awards

😊OMG, WE LOVE THE SERIES. We were so involved with the series that in episode 9 my wife and I cried. High tension, excellent acting, writing, costumes and how scenes were filmed. I thank you all for your dedication and beautiful work.

Thank you all for a wonderful and outstanding show. You guys are awesome. I love when a show is as authentic as possible. ❤❤❤❤

This show is on par with Game of Thrones. Finally, another great masterpiece for television.

Sanada is a real pride for Japan.

Anna Sawai is absolutely stunning

this is the best interview out of all the interviews out there... it should have been explained more how crazy the detail (I didn't understand the caligraphy part until I saw another interview that explains it more) and longer... but awesome.

What they were planning fir 11 years 😮😮… This deserves an oscar❤

It's insane how stunning Anna Sawai is

This production has set a new standard for period drama and screen adaptation.

Every aspect of this series is so so good.

Such an amazing series! I looked forward to the next episode every week. I’m going to go back and watch from episode 1 again, I think I will see it differently the second time around.

Anna is my new crush ❤

Absolutely fantastic interview. Brilliant effort.

Adored every minute. I cried. How do I look forward to my future Tuesdays from now on

Fun Fact: The original show was a main reason why people started to get interested in japenese language and culture. That interest continued with the growing popularity of anime and manga. And maybe because of that large interest in japanese labguage and culture we get a new version (or reboot or remake) of the Show "Shogun". So the whole process came to full circle, you could say.

This show shows that when you pay respect to the source material and pay attention to details that you can still make good entertainment. I love the show. Good interesting characters that show some development etc.