Shogun is literally my favourite show. Why are they taking so much time for season 2 😭

Hi all, just a quick question I can’t find any info on. I watched the show a while back but a few months after it originally came out, and I just finished a rewatch (even better and it was already incredible). I remembered hearing about how there was a lot of thought put into the design of the subtitles, how the colour and placement of them was influenced by the subtitles in Star Wars, etc. It sounded very interesting, but when I watched the show both times I was wondering why such a big deal was being made about it because they just looked like regular subtitles for me. However I just watched some of the behind the scenes content, and they had yellow subtitles for many shots and raised up a little on the screen like how I had heard them described. I looked online and found screenshots and clips showing the same thing. But on both watches I’ve only had regular white subtitles with a greyed out box behind them for all dialogue. So I’m a little confused, is this a UK disney+ issue? Or did the show receive complaints and they changed it to more typical subtitles, or something like that? Would like to know, sadly my rewatch is done but if I ever watch it again I’d like to see it how it was intended.

I was really invested especially at the end of some episodes , but man what the hell ? all this build up just for nothing to happen at the end , main character was the opposite of charismatic , with zero depth and was hard to root for , and pointless deaths all along , i have no idea how this show is rated so high

In the novel, Toranaga orders Buntaro to flee just as Buntaro is preparing to commit seppuku. Buntaro wants to avoid being captured and die an honorable death, but Toranaga intervenes and commands him to escape on horseback.

My theory is that Toranaga's decision was influenced by his long-term plans for Mariko. If Buntaro's death had been witnessed and beyond doubt, Mariko would have been free to openly pursue a romantic relationship with Blackthorne, potentially becoming his consort or even his wife. If that happened, Crimson Sky would likely have failed because Blackthorne would never have agreed to a plan that would knowingly lead to Mariko's death.

By ordering Buntaro to flee instead of allowing him to die, Toranaga took the chance that he would survive and eventually return, keeping Mariko's marriage intact and preventing her relationship with Blackthorne from progressing too far. This theory depends on the assumption that Toranaga had already decided to use Mariko in Crimson Sky long before the plan was set in motion.

This is driving me crazy. I watched the show when it came out and it was just really damn good. Recently I wanted to read the book but I hate paperbacks and even more those paperbacks that promote the tv show on them. So I look around to find a hardback but there’s nothing. Actually Folio Society made a premium edition of Shogun but it costs €175 for a really underwhelming edition (Folio Society are known for exceptional design and quality on their books but Shogun was one they missed the mark on) and there seems to be no other good edition. That is such a miss from publishers because this is a book that is highly regarded - has great characters, amazing plot and everything in between. It even got TWO adaptations to film with the second one being extremely successful and you are telling me there’s no good edition of the book?? Sorry for ranting so much. My main question is if anyone knows about any edition I’m missing here and if you guys think it will get a good looking edition soon? Thanks for answering in advance!

Following on from my Mariko post, here’s Toranaga himself, ready to vanquish his enemies.

Incredibly detailed print from Kuton Sculpts, printed in 1/9 scale on Elegoo Saturn and painted by me. (Thought I was going to lose my mind painting the yellow stitching!)

Was just rewatching Shogun and was looking at the cast on my phone. Saw the picture on the right and was thinking "I don't remember this guy??" Was mind blown to find out he played Father Alvito 😮

I can't be the only one who cracked up at "YOU SIR ARE A SILLY LITTLE MAN AND YOUR HAIR LOOKS LIKE THE TAIL OF A PONY!!!!"

Hi guys i want to watch this show but i dont like watching shows that are not finished and i was wondering if is finished.

Superb model from @kuton.sculpts printed on Elegoo Saturn and painted by me.

Big Pierce Brosnan fan, as I was a kid during his time as Bond, so he’ll always be the actor I most associate Bond with. I’ve been diving into some of his other work and just finished a limited series he starred in called Noble House. Had no idea going into it that it’s based on a book written by James Clavell, who also wrote Shogun! Definitely recommend this show btw, it’s very good. It’s on Prime Video right now.

Can't wait for it anymore 😭

the OG will always have a special place in my heart!

Toshiro Mifune
Richard Chamberlain
John Rhys Davies
The guy who plays Yabu
And, of course, the lovely Yoko Shimada

Sengoku no Tenka 戦国の天下

https://sengoku-no-tenka.vercel.app/

It's a dice rolling game. you control one of 8 daimyos provinces and trying to conquer all of Japan to become Shogun (similar to Nobunaga's ambition from back in the day). I've been thinking about making for a long time, finally got to it. One game is like 15 minutes, pretty quick.

Free

No download, no signup, runs in the browser, mobile and desktop.. Still tuning the balance so I'd genuinely like to hear how it plays. Link's in the post. Happy to answer any questions.

UPDATE:

I just updated the game so now you can manually deploy troops to each province (before it was autodeploy). you can still auto deploy if you want. so now it is a lot more like Risk, every turn you deploy your troops, then you can either attack or move them to another ajoining province. More strategy per turn. Give it a try!

also,

If a game ends with two daimyos going back and forth for a long time, you now have the option to Play On instead of it auto resolving

I was absolutely fascinated by the many hairstyles in the show, but this one completely captured me. If by any chance someone could identify a similar product like this, the name of the style or anything.

Episode 6, time ~ 49:30 - 51:50

I'm up to episode 7 and the subtitles are so frustrating. In some episodes they're there right from the beginning; sometimes not during the recap or pre-titles scenes but then appear afterwards; and then this episode, I'm halfway through the episode and no subtitles at all! I've even stopped the episode then resumed twice, hoping they might kick in, but nope. (I'm watching on Disney+/Hulu, btw, and have tried fiddling with captioning, but no dice there either.) Anyone else have issues with subtitles not showing up?

I just saw a trailer for a game called "Stranger Than Heaven" made by RGG Studios (Yakuza/Like a Dragon games) and immediately recognizes them

Did that bother anybody else? Really my only nitpick, even if it seems pedantic.

I have a clear memory of a large-format (almost like a mural) wall design from the show Shogun. It looks like a sort if soft-Zz shape - probably a version of kumo, I guess? Anyone know what scene or set I’m remembering? It’s driving me nuts! I want to paint it on my own wall but I can’t find it.

Just saw this yesterday and thought I’d share. Temple is part of a larger village. Lots of blue screens including one visible here.

Hey everyone — posting more detailed photos of the blade(s) I picked up at Brimfield and hoping to get sharper eyes on this.
What I know so far:
Appears to be Japanese in origin (possibly wakizashi / short blade)

Wooden storage mount/scabbard

Some older markings/possible inscriptions

Possible family association clues (Miura name came up in earlier discussion)

Gold inlay/details visible on parts

Trying to determine authenticity, approximate age, school/period, and whether this is traditionally made or later reproduction

What I’m looking for help with:
Blade type (wakizashi / tanto / other?)

Approximate age or era

Does the geometry/hamon/tang/features look traditionally forged?

Any clues from the fittings, wood mount, or markings?

Anything here that immediately says authentic, restored, altered, or reproduction?

I added more close-up photos of:
Blade profile

Tang/markings

Tip

Hamon (if visible)

Mount/scabbard

Gold details

Any unusual features

Appreciate any serious collector or Nihonto insight. Trying to learn before I jump to conclusions.

Hey everyone — I picked up what appears to be an old wakizashi (or wakashiy?) at the Brimfield Antique Show in Massachusetts, and I’m trying to learn more about it.

The blade came in what looks like a wooden storage sheath (possibly a shirasaya), and there appears to be writing/markings on the sheath that I can’t read. I’m trying to figure out whether it’s Japanese, a family/storage inscription, smith notation, inventory marks, or something else entirely.

A little context:
- Found at Brimfield Antique Show
- Appears to be an older Japanese short sword / wakizashi
- Came in a plain wooden sheath/storage mount
- Unsure if the writing is modern Japanese, older script, cursive, kanji, or something else
- I’m not assuming authenticity — just trying to identify and understand what I have

Main question:
Can anyone read or identify the writing on the storage sheath? Even partial translation or recognizing the script style would help a lot.

If it helps, I can post close-up photos of the sheath markings, tang (nakago), blade shape, and any other details.

Appreciate any help from the sword or Japanese history community.

Is this the actual historical sword from the the series?

As part of a new NHK/ Netflix distribution deal the first six titles drop on June 22nd . Of interest to people here is the 2014 Taiga Drama Strategist Kanbei .

It’s the life of Kuroda Kanbei who became the chief strategist to Hideyoshi and later sided with Ieyasu . It runs 48 episodes and is one of the best Taiga ( long running ) dramas so far this century. Give it a watch, you won’t be disappointed