"SHOGUN" finally reaches its finale... leading to SHOGUN loss.
Today, the moving final episode of "SHOGUN" was streamed. The developments from episode 8 onwards were particularly stirring, and it was impossible to watch without tears.
The story of Mariko, played by Annai Sawai (who is active in Hollywood, and whom I did not know was Japanese), especially in episode 9 "Red Sky," had me trembling as I watched, bracing myself in front of the projector like a warlord preparing for battle (laugh). I was eagerly anticipating how the "Battle of Sekigahara" would be portrayed, following historical events.
As the final episode unfolded, I could not take my eyes off the screen. The beautiful visuals and heart-touching dialogue strongly captivated the viewer’s heart, eliciting tears. The story cleverly wrapped up all the foreshadowing so far, and through the fictional Battle of Sekigahara, it conveyed the end of the Shogun era and the close of the Sengoku period.
The Battle of Sekigahara in 1600 is a highly significant turning point in Japanese history. In this battle, Tokugawa Ieyasu emerged victorious, establishing his power.
The Tokugawa shogunate was founded, leading to the peaceful Edo period that lasted about 260 years. The battle was decided quickly, unexpectedly, as several key daimyos who were supposed to play significant roles in the Western army switched to the Eastern army mid-battle, contributing to a swift resolution.
"SHOGUN" vividly depicted such historical backdrops, making us re-recognize the peace brought about by Tokugawa Ieyasu. Realizing that Japan’s era of great peace began from there, I was moved to tears of gratitude.
Having never watched a period drama before, I was prompted to watch this one, produced in Hollywood, because it was making more noise internationally than in Japan. It was an incredibly cool period drama. Given its buzz for an "Emmy Award," I look forward to the show's race and will enjoy YouTube review videos for a while.
Each cast member of "SHOGUN" truly delivered exceptional performances. Their character development was definitely at a Hollywood level, if not surpassing it, presenting a uniquely Japanese expression that must have surprised audiences worldwide. I cannot thank Hiroyuki Sanada enough. I am very excited to see how
"SHOGUN" will be received and evaluated internationally in the future. I am already feeling a sense of loss for "SHOGUN".
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