The Heavy Emotional Arc Of Anna Sawai’s Character In “Shōgun”
Acclaimed actor Anna Sawai tells Stephen about living inside her “Shōgun” character’s skin for ten months while filming in Vancouver, and she teaches him how to do the character’s special walk. New episodes of FX’s “Shōgun” air Tuesdays on Hulu.
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Give her the Emmy right now already for episode 9, no point of even wasting anyone else's time trying to compete with her
Especially cool to see how different she is in real life to her character, sign of a great actress
Emmy is not going to give an award to a majority Japanese speaking show, they aren’t as woke as Oscar lol
Truth
@@Thekidisalright even if wokeness had anything to do with language, which it doesn't (you're probably thinking 'a majority Asian cast' but you don't want to sound racist) it's one of the biggest hits of the year in America and everywhere else, so you bet your ass it will win a shitload of Emmys
Best supporting actress in a drama series. Yeah, tbh. Unless someone can somehow make a better case.
Shōgun is a masterpiece. All roles were perfectly cast especially Mariko-sama.
Fuji and Yabu steal the show. The casting is great, but those two just steal scenes.
you must be kidding
But but but..... There are no black actors in it. LOL
Perfect casting except Cosmo, He is terrible
Why does Blackthorne speak like captain Kirk?
I just watched the devastating 9th episode. Her character’s bravery brought me to tears. She is fantastic.
You and me both, friend.
same here!
So what happened she died or give her self
@@MrAresxy07 spoiler lol but she basically died by sacrificing herself for Lord Toranaga’s cause
I've read the book, and knew what was coming, and I still was saddened by it. Her performance was absolutely riveting.
She is beyond charming!
I'm such a fan of hers
Now we all are!@@devonedwards4395
She's beyond gorgeous! 😍
A talented, beautiful, clever and charming woman. What more can you ask for? She is the hole package.
I was just thinking the same thing! One of his best guests!
Yep she literally carried this last episode. Like everyone's great, but this is her episode 10000%. Absolute queen 👑
She was the bomb last episode
@@linneausmsiska1184 take your upvote and get out
Was this a series with weekly episodes? I just finished through the whole thing and what a cliffhanger it would've been to wait after episode 9 😢
i got too attachet to her that her death left me in pure dejection, to the point that i had to dig her up here in yt just to feel that she's actually still alive lol, indeed she was the queen in lord Toranaga's chess game
Anna couldn't be more adorable! A sheer delight.❤
Haha yeah I wish she had a longer time on the show
@@jamesyoungquist6923 There is only one more episode
I think jamesyoung meant on the Stephen Colbert Show 😅
I miss her from the show already
Lovely handmade gift from Anna to Stephen.
We should all be so lucky
-- she's so f*in adorable.
She learned the language, handwriting, the walk, and even out of character she's perfect with everything.
And she sings! 😁🤣😂
She is incredibly attractive. Lucky dude that gets to smash that.
@@michaelriddick7116 Most actors can sing to some extent
She was born to native Japanese parents. 🤷🏾
I think she already spoke Japanese. She just had to learn that century Japanese. Like modern English speaker learning how to speak fluently like a Shakespearean era speaker. Difficult but not as near impossible as it would be for non native speaker in that time frame, especially for Eastern languages that are so much more complex than Western languages.
Emmy, Golden Globe, People’s Choice, Cable ACE, ALL the awards for Anna!
why did that gift bring tears to my eyes?! She is gorgeous, but above all lovely which radiates right through and elevates her beauty tenfold!
Don't forget superbly talented.
Omiyage as the Japanese would say.
@@billielachatte4841 absolutely!
@@glennyee184 I like that! Thanks!
Ha it did me as well! Just in a place right now I think and people showing love and appreciation hits harder. It was incredibly thoughtful
If Anna is not the front runner for all the awards and a Emmy, I will be very upset. FX/Hulu just have to make sure Anna is everywhere going forward.
FACTS
She should be, but whether those awards willing to give it to someone who mostly speak Japanese in the show is another story
after Ep 9 she better be 'going forward"
Do you mean the whole cast? They were all amazing
Parasite ended up winning lots of awards, including the Academy Awards, despite not being an English speaking movie. I don’t see why Shogun should not receive the same awards it deserves, this show is the best in its own way, nothing is on par with it yet this year.
She's very visible in interviews after ep 9...as deserved. I'm glad they're campaigning for this girl because she deserves an Emmy/Golden Globe!!!
Wow... Listening Anna speaking ancient japanese give me goosebumps.. Don't you? It is gorgeous..
貴方、日本人？ 何で彼女の完璧なフィット感理解できるの？
She's so adorable, the segment should be longer. I hope she wins the Emmys for her great performance as Mariko #shogunfx
I don't care what else comes out this year, she's already the winner in my eyes.
💯
Adorable actresses who have tough lives are gonna be big this year between Anna and Ella from Fallout.
we already know
Shogun got me to warmer weather and Anna needs to get to her Emmy. 99/100 rotten tomatoes folks.
She is SUCH a sweetheart. I'm never gonna recover after Ep 9.
Relatable 😢
Was hoping for a happy ending😢
I doubt she's either. 🥴
Let me guess she did a harakiri I'm on Episode 3 by the way.
She Blew that Episode up Right out of the water 😀😀😀
She's absolutely amazing in Shogun. Like, actually exceptional. Her character calls for a really withdrawn performance. And not only does she nail that completely, but sooo much evocative emotion still comes through her minimal acting (which is supported by the extremely strong writing and directing of course). An absolute joy to watch.
@idde4345.....I heard an interview where Anna talked about the power one can have in stillness. Her performance as Mariko is contained. She's very still much of the time, but often with roiling emotions underneath.
She was born to do this role
I’ll post this here too. Anna Sawais better get an Emmy for this. Her portrayal of Mariko is not only the best acting I have seen all year, it’s some of the best acting I have ever seen. Building on one of the most incredible, strong and complex characters ever put to paper, the show was able to elevate Mariko into new dimensions; The writers gave Mariko focus and stoicism, and Sawai gave her heart and raw, unbridled power. Not many people can believably play a one-man army able to topple an empire. What a lightning storm of a performance she gives in episode 9 and all throughout this series. I can’t think of anyone more deserving of an Emmy
She seems really sweet. Made gifts are always more powerful.
What a perfectly worded sentiment.🤓 It was so detailed with what looked to be a very masculine herringbone pattern too.🤩 Plus that she “made it on the way” was not only very thoughtful use of her 13 hour flight itinerary, but her developed skills were certainly on display!🥰
Incredible Shogun episode tonight, give Anna all the awards
going to watch it now
i'm still waiting for the last episode to drop so i can binge it all in one go.. 😌
Wow I cannot wait for next weeks episode!
I bawled
It was so intense.
I've totally enjoyd Shogun so far. I hope we see more of Anna Sawai. She's a great actor. It's also a pleasure to see how articulate and personable she is in real life.
😢
She's in a bunch of other ongoing or recent high profile shows like Pachinko and Monarch on Apple TV, and Giri/Haji on Netflix. Pachinko especially is 🔥🔥
No worries, she's all over the story. You'll see her everywhere you look. She's such a great actress, you can tell she has a blast playing the role.
Except Anjin sucked , poor casting
@@caesarn7 Disagree.
She has got the Emmy and the golden globe in the bag. Holy shit what a performance
She is breathtaking beautiful . Her performance in the show was magical . 💖
She was incredible in Monarch, as well. That show was phenomenal.
I’ve enjoyed her in everything I’ve seen her in so far.
@@MikeAbili Same!
Pachinko even more so
Phenomenal? She was fine but the show was a 4/10. So much bickering and annoying characters.
@@wolflarson71 that’s your opinion and I couldn’t disagree with it more.
Shogun is such a great series really worth watching. Anna deserves every accolade possible, amazing character!
Anna Sawai deserves an Emmy for her performance!! The character of Mariko is an almost an impossible task for an actor. To portray a very powerful 1600's Japanese woman when they're supposed to be seen as "timid" and subservient is incredibly hard. She's not given the ability, like Sanada as Toranaga, to sit in a "power stance" and emote as he did while watching his friend commit seppuku. Her power & strength had to be extremely subtle and yet Anna achieved it. It was truly a beautiful performance for one of the most beautifully tragic characters I've been able to experience in whatever media. Her "Anji-sama, let it come" will haunt me for the rest of my life. I only wish I could have 5 minutes of Anna's time to tell her how much I loved her performance.
Anna, as Mariko, is most likely going to win the Emmy for best actress. This is a role for a lifetime. The screenwriters also did a fabulous job of presenting her character as the epitome of resilience. What a show!
I'm Japanese and so glad that Anna is doing this role. She is so elegant and represents Japanese beauty.
Wow a phenomenally talented actress especially in SHOGUN. They better give her best actress for the Emmys and other shows. Her performance was transformative and stunning.
I totally agree with you @KCNwokoye!
She is an absolute delight. I hope more good things are in her future.
Stephen’s audience not only seemed to appreciate Shogun, but Japanese culture as well, really appreciating their embracing of cultural Americana by their response to the Japanese version of the iconic musical number from “Annie”.😮 Big Kudos to Mr. Colbert’s spot on pronunciations and especially his on-the-spot learning of the lyrics in Nihongo!👏👏👏🤓♥️🇯🇵 Thank You for having Anna Sawai as your guest!!🙏🤩
👍Well said; Stephen is a sincere guy, I respect him both as a person, NOT just as a comedian.
Every late night audience is going to applaud at everything.
Anna Sawai did a phenomenal job in this role, and she is absolutely stunning! 🤩
Such an incredible actress! I was moved to tears several times by her monologues in ep 9....
All encompassing beauty.
Her performance stands out in an overall amazing show.
She’s so delightful! And such a good actor! Powerful and moving!
What a totally refreshing person she is. She is magnificent in Shogun!
This series has had me crying three times so far. Best show ive ever seen.
Loving this show, and seeing her in a bunch of stuff lately is a huge bonus.
Shogun is amazing, and Anna dominates every scene she's in.
Shogun is fantastic, and she is amazing in it.
She is so charming. And Shogun is a treat. Great work all you set designers and wardrobe people!
What a gem of a human being! Wow!
She gave the performance of a lifetime as Mariko, she really stole the show and her performance was stunning
Anna Sawai is simply lovely. She plays her character , 'Mariku' beautifully on ShoGun!
Mariko
Played. She died right?
🤫@@jaredgalvin
"Ko," it's a Japanese diminutive like "ette" e.g. "Bernadette;" the character's niece "Fuji" in the show is also called "Fujiko" in the book. Also see "ka" in Russian: Katinka, Ivanka, etc.
Such a talented and beautiful woman ❤❤❤
The show was a legitimate 10/10 masterpiece. Congrats to the creators and actors of this show; they deserve all the awards they'll surely receive.
I cried for a week after that episode. I would think about it randomly and just start tearing up again. What a beautifully executed story 🥹
How could Steven not mention Anna was born in the land of the hobbits, New Zealand?
I can't hear even a trace of kiwi accent though?
@@shike67she was born in new zealand but her fanily moved to japan by the time she was 2, so no accent sorry, lol.
Because it's The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, not Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. 🤪
I don't understand why you think John Oliver would ask this.
@@marysmith5003 John Oliver likes to mess with the kiwis
The last episode was stunning. Can't wait to see how the show ends. Her performance was Emmy worthy.
She’s incredible. Just her subtle facial movements conveyed so much emotion.
we can see that Mariko's politeness, strength and class really comes from ana. no doubt that her performance was so amazing and so believable.
The way she said "we really worked hard" and her laugh.. goshhh
This is a spectacular show… and cannot encourage enough to watch it without the dub. The language and presentation of it by the actors is beautiful and an essential element of the show.
Not just great talent in acting but extremely beautiful and charming. Bless you Anna Sawai ❤❤
Great character building. Shōgun is the best TV show to date. Loved every performance, including the extras.
What a delightful human! What a thoughtful gesture to make an eyeglass case for Stephen! ❤
Give her all the leading roles! She’s beyond delightful
She is so beautiful and did an absolutely amazing job in episode 9. Deserves an award for sure
Anna really blew me away with today's Episode.
okay bro, I know what you did there
🧨 💥 💀…..😂
@@Josh_Exitcamper 👧🚪💥
bro 💀
It was an explosive performance, for sure. It blew the doors off.
I love her. She’s such a smart person and amazing actress!❤
Exactly what I told my brother, the quality of the show reminded me of Game of Thrones. Every detail, the landscape, the wardrobes...just beautiful! I will remember Anna Sawai and can't wait to see her again!!!
That monologue in front of the council always gives me goosebumps. Already a legend. Love her performance in Shogun.
That scarf was professionally good. Her learning of all those skills at the same time probably helped. Can’t wait to start Shogun!! Canada really has gone up a level in production
Canada HAS been that way for awhile! The big draw is the usually lower Canadian dollar. For every US dollar spent you get 1.50 CAD. So literally more bang for the buck.
...production of military grade viruses shipped to china, then released into the public destroying the known world forever, then covered up by the government? ? ? Sounds right.
@@michaelrmurphy2734 ....what is your logic here? CAD is worth less than USD but it's not like you pay the same amount for goods. Like a hotdog would be US$4 but CA$5.50. Paying "more" is more bang for your buck?
@@direct278it's a fact that a huge number of US shows shoot in Vancouver.
@@MyFocusVaries No, I understand that. It's referred to as Hollywood North for a reason. It has very little to do with the value of the CAD, though.
Anna is GORGEOUS!!! 🥰❤
Shogun is absolutely beautiful to watch and Anna is an absolute revelation. Bravo!
Her character literally made me cry.
She is amazing
Such a heart warming interview ❤
Her joy is infectious. Can't help but smile when I watch interviews with Anna :)
Hope she wins all the awards for this.
Give. This. Woman. All. The. Awards. NOW.
She's given one of the greatest performances that I have ever seen, give her the Emmy now.
This week's episode was absolutely incredible. I wish Anna all the best in her career, she MADE this show.
@MMallon425......She DID make this show.....⭐❤
So true. Anna was fabulous and should win an Emmy. The whole mini-series was terrific. Loved the chemistry between her and Cosmo Jarvis. She is such a good interview and very sweet.
Oh my gosh awww... A super thoughtful gift says so much about the person gifting and the person receiving. So touching.......
She MADE that eyeglass case for him with her own petite hands. I'm in awe of her. Besides being beautiful, she is clearly a very intelligent woman.
Beautiful woman…in every sense of the word
She's a keeper. ❤
Its so calming seeing her smile, watching the TV show you almost never see it. Wonderful character, fenomenal woman.
Anna gave a performance beyond expectation. I haven’t someone act like her before. ❤
Her class is beyond this world! This was the BEST Late Night ever! The personally crafted gift was just ABOVE and beyond!
Amazing show and I hope we will hear great things in the future from Anna! Remarkable actress and mesmerizing to watch!
that show needs to win every available award for production design and set decoration, it was soooo beautifully done!
She’s above and beyond everything, being so beautiful. Outstanding performances all around.
She is an amazing and charismatic actress who plays an epic character 🙏🙇🏽
That was so good. Thank you LSSC team... 🗻🙏
Anna has given an absolutely transcendent performance in this series, never ceased to amaze me the emotional depth she could reach and portray and with such complexity and layers, her showing the eight-fold fence yet also showing how those walls she puts up to hide her emotions are cracking. I can’t wait to see what she does next
I am so happy for all the people involved in this masterpiece. Brilliant. Heart-breaking. Enthralling.
Episode 9 was of epic proportions - carried single handedly by Anna Sawai. The finale better be amazing.
She's extraordinary! What a doll 😊
She is amazing. Love the gift. She is very thoughtful.
she is friggin amazeballs in every way.wheww
Am glad Stephen is a fan of the show, but Anna is AMAZING! Will watch her in everything. 😍
She started in a Jpop girl group, I think. Faky it was called.
Best series I've ever seen on TV . I wish it was longer. Everyone who worked on the project in British Columbia❤ should be very proud of themselves 🇨🇦❤
♥ her!
What an outstanding , brilliant actress. Shougun, superb , plus she is drop dead gourgeous !!!!!!
she played that character flawlessly....nerves of fucking steel
She made me love her character, and the whole of Japan seems empty without her. What a brilliant performance.
She’s so sweet and humble, love her :)
Anna is just WOW WOW!!!