If you are a lover of Japanese culture and enjoy something more detailed than a simple movie, on February 27, 2024, the series called "Shogun: The Glorious Saga of Japan" arrived. It is available on the platform. Disney+ and Star+The series will feature a lot of story, fighting, and portrayal of Feudal Japan. The plot takes place in the 1600s and viewers will be able to see in rich detail more about the culture and customs of the time. There are those who compare the storyline to the famous "Game of Thrones" (an American series that tells of a war for the Iron Throne).
The comparison is happening because in the most recent series it also has Power struggle and wars. Shogun is based on the best-selling novel by James Clavell (a novel written in 1975) and has 10 episodes. Despite the story being oriental, the filming took place in Vancouver, Canada, with sets portraying Japan.
One of the most important scenarios is Osaka castle, where a good part of the story takes place both inside and around the place. The city became one of the main ones in the Edo period.
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Plot and similarities
The plot starts in 1603 at the beginning of Edo period It marks the clash of the protagonists Yoshi Toranaga, the warlord, - played by Hiroyuki Sanada - who fights to survive. Conversely, his enemies unite to harm him. A ship that came from Europe is found near a fishing village, from there emerges the English sailor John Blackthorne - played by Cosmo Jarvis - he has geographical experiences and knowledge that can alter the course of Japan.
The author was concerned that the characters were inspired by reality, the protagonist, for example, resembles William Adams, recognized as the first English navigator to arrive in the Japanese country. The future shogun, Yoshi Toranaga, represents Tokugawa Ieyasu, considered one of the greatest unifiers of the country and a precursor of the Edo shogunate.
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Protagonists
- Hiroyuki Sanada, MBE (真田 広之) is originally from Hiroyuki Shimosawa (下澤 廣之) Tokyo. He is a Japanese actor, known for his work in The Last Samurai, Sunshine, and Life. At just 5 years old, he started taking photos for magazines and studying theater at the Himawari Drama Company.
- Harrison Cosmo Krikoryan Jarvis is from Ridgewood, New Jersey, in addition to acting he is a musician and filmmaker. In 2015, he auditioned and was cast to play the character of Sebastian in the debut film by William Oldroyd, Lady Macbeth (2016).
- Anna Sawai is from New Zealand and besides being an actress, she is also a New Zealand singer and dancer. She landed her first acting role at the age of 11, as the titular character in Nippon TV's production of Annie in 2004, shortly after moving to Japan. The character Kiriko in James McTeigue's 2009 martial arts neo-noir film Ninja Assassin opened the doors for her.
