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Shōgun – Limited Series, Episode 1 Anjin

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Destinies converge in Japan after a barbarian ship washes ashore in a poor fishing village; in Osaka, Lord Toranaga finds himself outplayed by his enemies.
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Cast & Crew

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Rachel Kondo

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Justin Marks

Creator

Hiroyuki Sanada

Lord Yoshii Toranaga

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John Blackthorne

Anna Sawai

Toda Mariko

James Clavell

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Meredith Hobbs Coons AV Club Mar 5, 2024
A-
The period accurate details are rich. The landscapes are a sensory feast. The acting is awesome. Go to Full Review Jesse Raub New York Magazine/Vulture Feb 28, 2024
4/5
It might feel confusing at times, but the show is best digested scene by scene, trusting that the seeds the writers have planted in this premiere episode will blossom in due time. Go to Full Review Monita Roy Mohan Stereo Geeks (Podcast) Aug 9, 2025
We are intrigued, but a little bit cautious. Go to Full Review Nadya Martinez Big Gold Belt Media Feb 5, 2025
5/5
From its excellent high-quality production to its exceptional depiction and exploration of Feudal Japan and its political and cultural intrigue. Shogun is brutal, intense, powerful and compelling. Go to Full Review Maria Lattila Film Stories Feb 29, 2024
Visually, Shōgun is a real treat. It’s grandiose in both its narrative scale and its storytelling style. Go to Full Review Tyler Johnson TV Fanatic Feb 28, 2024
4.5/5
Episode 1 skillfully side-steps some of the usual exposition problems by opening with onscreen text that plunges us into the center of the series' primary conflicts. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis Destinies converge in Japan after a barbarian ship washes ashore in a poor fishing village; in Osaka, Lord Toranaga finds himself outplayed by his enemies.
Director
Jonathan Van Tulleken
Creator
Rachel Kondo, Justin Marks
Executive Producer
Rachel Kondo, Justin Marks, Edward L. McDonnell, Michael De Luca
Screenwriter
James Clavell, Rachel Kondo, Justin Marks
Network
Hulu
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, War
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 27, 2024
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