‘Shōgun’s Anna Sawai Explains the Biggest Threat for Lady Mariko
Anna Sawai also talks about a funny moment when her co-star’s foot fell asleep during a scene.Based on the bestselling novel written by James Clavell, the 10-episode limited FX series Shōgun is…
The 7 Best Samurai Movies to Watch After Shogun
Here are seven samurai films (yes, including Seven Samurai) that will fill the Shogun-shaped hole in your heart.Each new episode of Shōgun raises the stakes, deepens the political intrigue,…
FEATURES Shogun Episode 6 Explained: Who is Lady Ochiba?
Ochiba-no-kata has a fascinating family history on Shogun.Halfway through its 10-episode run, FX’s Shōgun was not hurting for compelling antagonists. From the fierce Ishido Kazunari (Takehiro Hira) and his…
Shōgun Episode 6 is a subtle, powerful hour that gives its female leads time to shine
“Ladies of the Willow World” is another fantastic episode of Shōgun that stands out for how it centers the women at the heart of the conflict to…
Shōgun: why the English samurai’s life and legacy still grip Japan 400 years on
Epic new TV adaptation of the 1975 novel reignites interest in the exploits of the Kent sailor William AdamsEpic new TV adaptation of the 1975 novel reignites…
10 Great Shows to Watch if You Like ‘Shōgun’
Just in case you were wondering what to watch nextImage via Hulu & FXShōgun is a new historical fiction miniseries created by Hulu and FX. The series is based on a 1975…
Does Toranaga Want to be ‘Shōgun’? Hiroyuki Sanada Reveals the Key to the Complex Character
Serious question, Shōgun fans: Whenever someone suggests to Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada) that he should be Shōgun and he bluntly retorts back he has no desire to be Shōgun, do…
‘Shōgun’: What is Crimson Sky? All About Toranaga’s Secret War Plan
About halfway through Shōgun Episode 6 “Ladies of the Willow World,” Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada) is sitting with his innermost circle and his most trusted general, Hiromatsu (Tokuma Nishioka) declares…
Netflix blockbuster ‘3 Body Problem’ divides opinion and sparks nationalist anger in China
An opening scene of Netflix’s “3 Body Problem” depicts a Maoist struggle session during China’s Cultural Revolution.NetflixA Netflix adaptation of wildly popular Chinese sci-fi novel “The Three-Body…
There’s a Major Mistake in Avatar: The Last Airbender Final Episode – Zuko Shouldn’t be Fire Lord
This glaring plot hole in the final episode of Avatar: The Last Airbender highlights why Zuko is not actually the rightful Fire Lord of the Fire Nation.The…