TPToA Podcast 361 – Shogun

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Shogun

This weeks review is not of the ’80s 5 part serial based on James Clavell’s seminal book, Shogun… but in fact the 2024 10 part serial based on James Clavell‘s seminal book, Shogun… just for clarity. It is the fictionalised semi historical story of John Blackthorne, a navigator/pilot who winds up in Japan and rises through the ranks of the Shogunate in a time of incredible upheaval. It also includes some extraordinary swearing and blood and guts.

In this kabuki-like episode the part of the Anjin will be played by Quinny-san whilst the dangerous wannabe Shogun will be played by Dion-sama. Our terrifyingly smart translator come badass warrior will be played by Jill-kun.

Shōgun follows “the collision of two ambitious men from different worlds, John Blackthorne, a risk-taking English sailor who ends up shipwrecked in Japan, a land whose unfamiliar culture will ultimately redefine him; Lord Toranaga, a shrewd, powerful daimyo, at odds with his own dangerous, political rivals; and Lady Mariko, a woman with invaluable skills but dishonorable family ties, who must prove her value and allegiance.

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