See how it all began in “The World of Shōgun”. Experience the history behind the rise of Warlords, Samurai, and a powerful new empire in Feudal Japan. FX’s Shōgun premieres 2.27 on Hulu.
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Based on James Clavell’s novel, FX’s Shōgun is set in Japan in the year 1600 at the dawn of a century-defining civil war. Lord Yoshii Toranaga is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him, when a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village.
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The World of Shōgun: History & Backstory | Shōgun | FX
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Get ready to journey back in time to Feudal Japan.
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Words cannot put into justice the sheer quality and demand that is given in this work. I have not seen it yet, but I do not have to in order to appreciate the magnitude of how epic this will be. Thank you for everything you have done on this project!
The contents of the movie differ greatly from the truth.
This look 🔥🔥 good job I will be watching soon
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I am Japanese. It's a strange feeling to see the history we learn in elementary school turned into such cool visuals. .
I peronally think all these western fans should all go watch "どうする家康", a more modern take of this period of Japanese history, in order to have a better understanding. Too bad the show does not have English subtitles.
@@allenlin7333thank you, I'll check it out мир всем
I mean Japan already has lot of games like Samurai Warriors and Shogun Total War games that make history cool to learn
I always loved the idea of Samurai. Just cool to see it, from Britain.
日本人ですら歴史の解釈や見解が色々有るので、外国では当然意見も変わるだろう。家康は外交に前向きだったのに息子の代で方向転換ナノ残念。器が違ったのだろう
Wow, what a great idea for a show like this, giving a little backdrop and openly separating the facts from the fiction. I wish more historical media would care enough to do this.
The names of the players in Clavell's novel, the original miniseries and this series, have been altered from those of their real historical counterparts. Production values and cast are A+ and I can't wait to see this... Fun fact-- "Shogun" makes for a trifecta of shows (Apple TV's "Pachinko" and "Monarch: Legacy Of Monsters" are the other two), featuring Anna Sawai and all three, were made (in part) in and around Vancouver.
Funny thing is... its generally accurate. This is basically at the end of the Sengoku period. Oda Nobunaga was dead, and his successor Toyotomi Hideyoshi (the Taiko in the video) was also dead, leaving the Toyotomi clan in the hands of a 7 years old. A council regent is set up to rule Japan instead. One of the regent is a daimyo called Tokugawa Ieyasu (in this video Toranaga). They use almost the same name and pretty much the same clan flag.
Clavell changing the names of the historical figures works in its favor. Wikipedia-readers pretending to be historical experts will have a hard time complaining about "historical accuracy" of fictional characters.
why did James Clavell not use the original names of the Shogun (Tokugawa and Hideoyoshi)
@@KK-fi6ms Yeah, it does make the history buff in me a tiny bit sad that they didn’t at least keep the names of the more well-known daimyo, but I do understand the rationale.
Bravo to the creative team behind this promo. This wasn't just trailer footage cut together with some B-roll and interviews, it's really impressive how much bespoke content was created for this. Seriously, this is how it's done and I hope other studios and networks take note. I hope the show doesn't disappoint.
I agree wholeheartedly!!! Fantastic backstory
I could watch a whole series done in this style
I checked IMDb and the score is 9.4. Shogun has the potential to surpass Breaking Bad's 9.5. We may be witnessing the birth of the greatest film of all time. The original novel is written based on historical fact.
The shows doesn’t disappoint so far
It's the actual show
Saw the Last Samurai as a 15 year old boy and afterwards I read Shogun after my mom recommended it. Fell in love with historic Japan, vowed to one day stay in Japan for a prolonged time. When I was 27 I moved to Japan and I've been living here for 7 years now. The days of old are definitely gone, but there are places around that make me fall in love with Japan all over again.
The Tokugawa Shoganate lasted more than 250 years. The movie "The Last Samurai" occurs as power is restored to the emperor. It's interesting that both video events bookend the Tokugawa period.
Wow, how you do it??? I need go to japan
@@Ravenstorm792 I got a TEFL certificate and then I found a job as an English teacher 😉
@@Jiruri still in Japan?
@@18890426 Yeah, still here.
The "Sengoku Period" (the era of civil wars) that Japanese learn about in school classes was the period before Toyotomi Hideyoshi, aka "Taikoh" in this video, once ruled Japan. And this "Sengoku Period" was filled with countless treacheries, plots, numerous warlords and fierce battles. Thinking back on how I felt when I was taking the class, it was as if I were watching "Game of Thrones" right now. When I was watching "Game of Thrones," I thought it would be great if there was a show that portrayed Sengoku Period in Japan with this quality, but I never thought it would actually become a reality!
To see Oda Nobunaga on the big screen with an american movie budget would be amazing
Historical conflicts about succession crisis or warring states periods are basically sources for infinite amazing TV shows. Pretty much every monarchy ever has had some really interesting ones at different times, both succession wars and a warring states period. It is also what makes Game of Thrones so good, or at least the books, is that it reflects extremely well real human conflict of this type, and that is infinitely interesting to me.
but I prefer they stick to historical character, I kinda confused when in the show they introduce a character and I had to be like "okay who is his/her historical based from?" like mariko in the show, she is based on akechi Tama / Hosokawa Gracia, daughter of Akechi Mitsuhide
Game of Thrones itself is based upon/inspired by the 'Wars of the Roses' period of civil war in medieval England. This period in mid to late 1400s England led to the establishment of the Tudor dynasty and the famous King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I.
@@julian-p True, but OTOH the change of names helps make it clear that this is fictionalized. No big-budget TV show will show history completely accurately- especially since they inevitably have to 'fill in the blanks', or choose which account to follow when historians do not have a consensus on a particular incident- but people tend to vastly overrate their accuracy. This way, it constantly reminds the audience that this is not the real story, just inspired / based on it.
アニメ以外で日本に興味持ってくれる人が増えてめちゃくちゃ嬉しい
Exactly
As far as I know, the world has always been interested in japanese culture, history, and art.
@@marcosraphael1935no not always. The world's been interested in the idealistic version of Japan depicted in anime and Hollywood media. That isn't real Japan or even authentic Japanese culture. It's like learning about English history though video games and medieval films. At least this is real history and not overly stylised and exaggerated like anime and Hollywood films.
@zh2266 I agree with you to some extent but grew up in the 90s, and before anime, we were watching movies and documentaries about the samurai and ninjas and imperialist Japan. A lot of kids I knew as well as myself were enrolled in judo or jujitsu classes. Japan has always had a beautiful culture, and I believe the Western world has always had an interest in Japanese art and history.
@@marcosraphael1935exactly lol japan is in no way underrated for its culture it is very widely known
The budget for this video alone must’ve been crazy
I don't think so. It's all digitally rendered. And the technology we have nowadays allow digital artists to do some pretty incredible things.
Just finished the book for the second time through. So happy this was being remade in the modern film era. What a cast
Reading it for the second time as well. Been 25 years since I first read it.
I have never read the book, though I can recall seeing it on the shelves in WHSmiths when I was in there to peruse the fantasy fiction section back in the late ‘80s - it had always struck me as a dauntingly intimidating read. Rectified that (sort of) by purchasing the audiobook version which I’ve only just recently started. Absolutely adored the 1980 mini-series when it finally aired here in the UK (in late 1982, I think?) This new adaptation looks positively epic! Can’t wait.
Thanks for letting me know there's a book
So are Mitsunari Ishida and Tokugawa Ieyasu just named different?
When I was a child I hated Japanese food. When I was in college I decided it was time to read my father’s favorite book. By the time I was done, I loved sushi and Japanese cuisine. My greatest compliment to Clavelle’s writing.
If none of the previous trailers got you exited for the opening episode, this one will.
It did indeed.. Oh dear..
I've waited so long for a series in Feudal Japan, This looks amazing
only thing is they should have used real history not a book
@@khal7702the book is extremely accurate to what Japan would have been like. Many of the characters such as Trenaga and ishido were based off of real people. It was just a zoomed in narrative like a snap shot, instead of a zoomed out picture.
The novel came first and there was another miniseries with the same name in the 1980s.
No you haven't waited. You just didn't know it already existed.
The art direction and vision for this series looks absolutely insane
3:01 for anyone who do familiar with history of Japan, but not familiar with the novel. Here i will say the counterpart of each 5 regents (which happen both in novel and realtime) 3:11 Yoshii Toranaga --> Tokugawa Ieyasu 3:15 Sugiyama Josui --> Maeda Toshiie 3:19 Ono Harunobu --> Otani Yoshitsugu 3:23 Kiyama "Ukon" Sadanaga --> Konishi Yukinaga 3:27 Ishido Kazunari --> Ishida Mitsunari Hope it help to enjoy the novel
Another important thing to note is that Ishida Mitsunari was never a council member, he was just an ordinary minor daimyo who rallied other Toyotomi loyalists to his side.
The 5 elder are Tokugawa, Uesugi, Mori, Maeda and Ukita.
If I may ask, Tokugawa was the final victor of the real war right?
@@tomaslanghout6474 Yes, last of the three great unifiers of Japan. Oda Nobunaga -> Toyotomi Hideyoshi -> Tokugawa Ieyasu. Both Hideyoshi and Ieyasu were both vassals to Nobunaga, so they expanded on his initial work.
Hideyoshi hoped that these 5 regents would outmanoeuvred one other in order for his son Hideyori to consolidate his rule over feudal Japan as Hideyoshi knew that Tokugawa Leyasu was the most shrewd and powerful daimyo that could and did overthrow the Toyotomi line and create his own shogunate
Congratulations cousin Maya for doing the voice over for this series! Super happy you are embracing your Japanese heritage!! Keep on doing amazing projects. I love hearing your voice on tv. ❤️
Has she done voice over work before. I swear I've heard her voice somewhere before.
❤ wow, she did a 👏 great job!! Full of character and nuances!! Beautifully narrated !!❤❤
Awesome work to your sister! Made the trailer epic!
Very lovely voice,I never wanted the short intro to end.😊
This series looks phenomenal, The casting and production looks next level
Casting has some flaws like why is blackthorne not blonde but the rest looks phenomenal
@@stillcold Was he blonde in the book? I'm not sure it ever said. Richard Chamberlain wasn't blonde, but he certainly was Blackthorne.
The introduction is a true history lesson on how the country was governed during the time of feudal Japan... sensational
真田氏が演じる虎長のモデル、徳川家康が主人公なのが嬉しいですね。 織田、豊臣の後に待っていただけ等と言われるけど決してそうではない。苦難を乗り越え知識を蓄え時流を見極めたから将軍になった。戦は終わり260年の長きに渡る平穏な時代をもたらした。偉大な人物です。
man i've always been fascinated with Japanese culture. specially samurai. i love it brutal honest and deep
I love how they are respecting Japan and the Japanese Culture.
Japan is loved especially the culture.❤
Only 3 episodes in a it has become my favorite show..dram of GOT and action of Vikings..lets not forget the outstand cinematography
素晴らしい動画だ。 墨絵のような戦国武将が動き出すシーンは震える！
new Total War Shogun 2 cinematic looks awesome! JK, love the 3D and cinematography of this video! Fan of the book and the first adaptation. Looking forward to see it!
if a new Total War Shogun game would have this kind of storytelling, here is my wallet !
Another Total War game got its movie/TV tie more than a decade after its release. Last year it was Napoleon: Total War, and this year its Shogun's turn.
Don't you know?sengoku era
What does it have to do with it?jk
Thought the same thing as I watched this! I couldn't help wondering if they used the same engine to create the cinematics. Looks great though! Can't wait!
I'm stunned by how well this is made. Kudos. This should be a video game. Great CGI.
Whoever made this artwork is absolutely amazing
Triple A quality production for just a backstory trailer. This absolutely shows their passion for this project, cant wait!
The gathering of Feudal Lords in this trailer looks more like a sit down of rival Mafia Bosses, and back then during the Sengoku Period, that is kind of what it was like. I love that kind of aesthetic feel this trailer gives them.
Honestly the most exciting character I find is Lord Ohno.. because he is so mysterious , kind of scary and a powerful samurai. I hope we will see more of him on the upcoming episodes.
I know this is not the actual show, but bravo to the creative team behind this promo. This wasn't just trailer footage cut together with some B-roll and interviews, it's really impressive how much bespoke content was created for this. Seriously, this is how it's done and I hope other movies and networks take note. I hope the show doesn't disappoint.
amazing indeed. Made me want to replay Ghost of Tsushima 🥷
It didn't.
I get that the drama is based on the rise of the Tokugawa, but I hope the success of this show sparks interest in fictionalizing the stories of other great houses and leaders of the Sengoku Period. In particular, I think a retelling of Sanada Taiheiki and Takeda Shingen could be really interesting.
Takeda Shingen and Uesugi Kenshin would be one of the interesting period.. and the warlords who fought the Mongolian invasion of Tsushima
@@13aker0 The histories of the Tozama daimyo always fascinated me. A drama of the Shimazu (Satsuma) and Mori (Choshu) in particular would be cool. I could see a show that simultaneously traces the clans during the lead-up to Sekigahara and 3 centuries later during the lead-up to the fall of the Tokugawa Shogunate.
@@jaspdx63 Gaijin, from the same Asian Saga from Clavell talks about the scenarios leading to the fall of the Tokugawa (Toranaga) shogunate.
@@viniciusribeiro1112 yeah, the Bakumatsu Period is so interesting.
Great initiative to set up the show in documentary format and provide context, feels like a videogame back story. More of these please. I think more shows should put effort like this
Please,please let there be a season two
The visuals, the attention to detail, the storytelling... Wow, can't wait!
Reading the novel now, almost finished. It’s really very good and gives some sense about life in feudal Japan. The political maneuverings both among and between clans can make your head explode! Looking forward to this mini series.
Love to see how the commander’s kabuto design mirrors that of Toyotomi’s kabuto design. Goes to show where the inspiration comes from
Pretty sure that’s supposed to be the show’s version of Toyotomi. In the book and show he’s called Nakamura.
Toyotomi was the taiko in the imperial court and after his death , Tokugawa one of his daimyos seized power and killed his successor hideyori
I like how she always emphasise the "gun" in Shōgun, as if telling non-Japanese that it is not SHOWGAAAAAAN.
Most people aren't familiar with the diacritical marks that are added onto letters to indicate changes in pronunciation, stress, tone, or other aspects of speech. So they just pronounce the word exactly how it's written. The pronunciation of Shōgun in English borrows from the Japanese "将軍". The diacritic over the "o" (the macron, ō) is supposed to indicate a long vowel sound.
Amazing video that perfectly sets the stage for this amazing show. I've never seen a prequel video done quite like this - well done FX!!!
About 70% through the novel right now. Cannot wait for this adaptation!
This is a work of art.
the music , the characters , the setup ...this show deserves a multiplex screening
Hope this show end on a single season, being brief and beautiful as mariko sama's poems.
i cant explain in words that FX Network how magnificently and brilliantly made this TV show as its the best Tv show after GOT.
I watch this and play Total War Shogun 2 ... A masterful experience. The series so far are the best thing on television. The game was and is one of the most fun and engaging Total War games ever to come out. Thank you for making my love for Japan even stronger.
This looks UNREAL. Just wow.
Correct.
Thank you FX Network. This is an honor and pledge to knowledge over fun entertainment.
Just finished the first 2 episodes. They were magnificent.
I fall asleep to the book, this one and Book of the Five Rings and Dune. I can’t believe the great timing, and can’t wait for this to drop.
I love the history of the samurai
Just a few more weeks for this show . I can't wait to watch Shōgun , this show is going to be a masterpiece ⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️ .
Wonderful work, I am so excited for this show!
Wow spectacular. The way everything is explained clearly is one of many things that make this show brilliant
Shogun is one of the great contemporary classics. Beautiful and brutal in equal measure. I have read it once a year since my early teens. It also introduced me to Musashi, whose story follows after the events of the war for the Shogunate. Im beyond excited for this. I hope it was made with love.
This is so thoughtfully put together. Loving the show so far.
Wow! Thats was beautifully made edit & visual introductoin to the show! Been looking foward to this ever since i watched the 1st trailer, I watched the 1st 2 episodes last night! Amazing!
It´s amazing. The Story and the Pictures . I hope they will show Shogun in other Streaming Services or on Blueray. The Quality is superb.
The last two episodes are probably some of the best television I have seen in my entire life!
Production looks amazing. One of the best books of all time. Really looking forward to this.
Great video! Loved this first 2 episodes but this helped me out a lot!
This is about to be the best show of the year!
This is honestly astounding. You masterfully blended drama with real history.
Holy COW. That was great! I’m glad they made this background video, that’s so cool. This will be a killer series!!
somehow this trailer and the explaination got me shivered can't wait to watch this masterpiece
i'm really excited for this serie as a Samurai's passionate love fx from Tunisia
I'm here after watching the whole 5 episodes that are out and man this is a masterpiece ❤😮.
I love the original series, watched it many times over. This modern take looks fantastic. Can't wait!
目茶苦茶惹き込まれた😮😊
Great intro, cool graphic design which is just on point, great job to whoever did it
Brilliant show! The narrative, chars, & setting are all portrayed magnificently
this was SUPER dope! Kudos to the team for this little intro and backstory. The show is AMAZING!!!
Gorgeous piece!!
This artfully crafted and beautifully rendered historical primer gives me a lot of hope for the quality of the show. If FX puts this much work into creating such a visually stunning presentation, just to educate people as to the historical context of the show, then it is a clear indicator that the show is probably going to be top notch in terms of its production value.
This is one of the shows I can remember vividly from the 80' I'm actually surprised it's took this long to have a remake.
Great series so far!
When you do a Historical Show. THIS IS HOW YOU PROVIDE CONTEXT !
First 2 episodes are amazing 👏
I love the authentic pronunciations of all the Japanese words. Always learning something new
Just finsh the first 2 episodes, so I'm so excited to see Yoshii Toranaga and John Black Thorne team up.
Another Fun Fact the head gear worn by the samurai in the intro with multiple golden spikes was the real life headgear of toyotomi Hideyoshi
Osaka Castle is also where the Tokugawa Shogunate came to an end in February 1868 and so began the Meiji Restoration and Japan's return to imperial rule. The castle was never rebuilt.
Weapons gun
I believe you mean Edo Castle. Osaka Castle has been reconstructed and remains a landmark of Japan to this day.
@@hansleyjuliano3674 sengoku era
That is some glorious animation work! My congratulations to the artists involved.
This is great! I watched episode 1 today and have to keep stopping to look up different words for context 😆
日本において、将軍SHŌGUNという官職は天皇に任命されます。 また、武家政権である鎌倉時代（12世紀末）以降、将軍SHŌGUNは天皇の子孫であることが条件でした。 天皇の血筋ではない豊臣秀吉は将軍SHŌGUNにはなれなかったため、関白・太閤となり日本を統治しました。 ちなみに、天皇はユーラシア大陸で言われるような皇帝（emperor, king of kings）ではありません。 日本神話から続く世襲の教皇・法王といったところです。 飛鳥時代以前（6世紀頃まで）はいわゆる王という存在でもありました。
This is a masterpiece.
Just reread the book! So excited!
So good just finished the book right on time can’t wait for this
The show I’ve always dreamed of. It looks so stunning. Cannot be more hyped for this
I’ve watched 2 episodes already and l absolutely cannot wait for the coming ones
wow.. i wish i had watch this before seeing the series, explained a lot.
This was so beautifully done. Thank you for making this
This was incredibly well done and deserves a ton of praise
Can’t wait for this series!!
That was astounding to take in! Wow! Can't wait!
This was a great context for viewers! Love this book and Musashi.
I do like that one of the trailers shows the Anjin training artillery gunners. This, rather than musket training, is probably how the historical "Blackthorne"- Will Adams- assisted the soon-to-be Shogun at Sekigahara assuming he was there. The Japanese had used muskets for several decades, manufactured their own and their tactics were well up to par with the Europeans by 1600.
If I remember correctly, William Adams was indeed conducting naval bombardment on a different area during the battle of Sekigahara. So his expertise was utilised by Tokugawa during this crucial moment in Japan’s History. The book on the real Man is as impressive as the fictional telling of him.
Which book do you refer to? I have "Samurai William". @@Imhotep-Still-Juicy
Wow...see creativity 🎉🎉...im glued to tora nd john now..since mariko has died in ep 9😢
This is absolutely brilliant . I used to watch a very well made Japanese Series called Shogun back in the 90’s. This Captivating FX series reminds me of it.
Samurai Game of Thrones? Let’s go !
The book was published more than twenty years before Game of Thrones.
The original Shogun miniseries was released 44 years ago
@@user-xd7mk2xz2hdon't you know? Sengoku era
don't you know? Sengoku era 1600s
what does it have to do with it?game of thrones
this was a great trailer, neh?
I have been an admirer and collector of all James Clavell and my prized possession left in my collection is the best "Shogun" which was written in the year I was born ...too bad my other novels was lost in my travels and moving residences thru the years...
We will be there!!
I currently live in the region once called Bungo now Oita and live as a protestant missionary. I am a bit of a history nerd. The history of this region is fascinating. The ruler the character is based on is Otomo Sorin. The locals still revere him to this day. A few of my neighbors are his descendants (Otomo). I am also curious but not 100% sure a descendant of Williams Adam’s (Samurai Williams) who the character Blackthorn is based on. My family is descended from the Adam’s family😂. But can only track down our ancestors back to just before 1600. He was born in 1564. He also ironically crashed landed off the coast of Bungo. Haven’t read the book but very curious about it. Even if it’s a fictional telling.
Why would you be a missionary? What century is it?
@@billbaggins1688 tell me you are not a Christian without telling me you are not a Christian. 😛 There are more missionaries Protestant and Catholic this century than any other century in history. Bonus fact: most of them are not western.