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Although it is an American series, the cast is mostly Japanese and the majority of the dialogue is in the Japanese language. [1] The first season premiered its first two episodes on February 27, 2024, on FX on Hulu and FX, with the rest being released weekly until April 23, 2024.
Shogun (English: / ˈ ʃ oʊ ɡ ʌ n / SHOH-gun; Japanese: 将軍, romanized: shōgun, pronounced [ɕoːɡɯɴ] ⓘ), officially sei-i taishōgun (征夷大将軍, "Commander-in-Chief of the Expeditionary Force Against the Barbarians"), was the title of the military rulers of Japan during most of the period spanning from 1185 to 1868.
Shōgun. When a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village, Lord Yoshii Toranaga discovers secrets that could tip the scales of power and devastate his enemies.
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Apr 23, 2024 · Shōgun is a historical drama series that follows the events leading to the creation of the Tokugawa Shōgunate in Japan. Learn how to watch it on Hulu or Disney+, see the cast and episodes, and find out why there won't be a season 2.
Jun 13, 2024 · Shogun was a title of a military ruler in Japan, first used in the Heian period and later by the Kamakura, Ashikaga, and Tokugawa shogunates. Learn about the origins, roles, and fall of the shogun and their shugo subordinates.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Shogun is a work of historical fiction based upon the power struggle between the successors of Toyotomi Hideyoshi that led to the founding of the Tokugawa shogunate. Clavell based each character on a historical figure, but changed their names in order to add narrative deniability to the story.
An English navigator becomes a pawn in the political games of two powerful lords who fight for the title of Shogun. Based on James Clavell's novel, the series stars Richard Chamberlain, Toshirô Mifune and Yôko Shimada.
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