SHŌGUN

19807.7 RATING1 SEASON5 EPISODESACTION & ADVENTURE

An English navigator becomes both a player and pawn in complex political games in feudal Japan.

PRINCIPAL CAST

RICHARD CHAMBERLAINPilot-Major John Blackthorne / Anjin-san

TOSHIRŌ MIFUNELord Yoshi Toranaga

YOKO SHIMADALady Toda Buntaro - Mariko

JOHN RHYS-DAVIESVasco Rodrigues

DAMIEN THOMASFather Alvito

FRANKIE SAKAIYabu

SERIES GUIDE

SEASONS & EPISODES

SEASON

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S01 E01

1980-09-15 / 144 MIN

PART 1

Set in early 17th-century Japan, shipwrecked English navigator John Blackthorne finds intrigue and culture shock in a feudal society that puts a premium on honor. A rival Lord sentences Blackthorne to death.

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S01 E02

1980-09-16 / 91 MIN

PART 2

After Lord Toronaga rescues Blackthorn from prison, he enlists him as his aide and names him, 'Anjin-san'. Mariko is directed to tutor Anjin-san in the language and customs of Japan.

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S01 E03

1980-09-17 / 90 MIN

PART 3

Blackthorne and Mariko begin a romance; Toronaga continues to build his army for a battle with Ishido. Anjin-san proves his mettle during an earthquake and is honored by Toranaga for bravery. Mariko's husband Buntaro, arrives in Anjiro.

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S01 E04

1980-09-18 / 88 MIN

PART 4

Anjin-san's assimilation of Japanese ways is evident in his exemplary conduct. Toranaga decides to return the Erasmus to Anjin-san. Mariko tells Father Alvito of a plot to murder a Christian lord on the Council of Regents.

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S01 E05

1980-09-19 / 139 MIN

PART 5

Treachery, tragedy and turns of events occur. Toronaga becomes SHOGUN after the defeat of Lord Ishido. Mariko is killed in the final battle at Osaka Castle. Heartbroken, but resolute, Blackthorne begins construction of another ship.

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