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“The model of Toranaga is based on the real shogun, Ieyasu, who created the peaceful era after the war period for about 260 years,” he explained. “That’s why he became a hero, for then and ...
Yoshii Toranaga. Tokugawa Ieyasu, Toranaga’s real-life counterpart, is one of the most important figures in Japanese history. Known as one of the great unifiers of Japan, the Tokugawa shogunate ...
In episode 6, Shōgun alleges that Toranaga may have concocted the scheme himself. Audiences are left wondering whether or not to trust Lady Ochiba’s accusations, but it’s another wrinkle that ...
The site wrote, "Yes, this was all part of the plan, and as Toranaga mournfully prayed over his son's ashes and vowed not to waste the opportunity he'd been given, we were once again reminded of what a clever and cunning leader Toranaga is — and what a powerful and mesmerizing performance Sanada is giving us."
The next day, Blackthorne meets with Toranaga, with Muraji acting as his translator, revealing himself as Toranaga's spy. Blackthorne wants Toranaga to spare the people of Ajiro and reveals that he is aware that Mariko was responsible for destroying the Erasmus as it would ensure his life would be spared. Despite Blackthorne promising not to ...
One year prior, the reigning Taikō is dying, surrounded by his family and members of his court. After sending them away, he privately talks with Toranaga, suggesting he could become the sole regent until his young heir, Yaechiyo, comes of age. Toranaga refuses, knowing that this will only make him a target for the Taikō's enemies.
In the show, Toranaga's promotion of Blackthorne to the rank of hatamoto signifies the Englishman's entry and acceptabce into the confidence and employ of the shōgun, and his increasing ...
One of the regents, Yoshii Toranaga, is summoned before his colleagues: Ishido Kazunari, Kiyama ukon Sadanaga, Sugiyama Josui, and Ohno Harunobu. Toranaga has been accused of consolidating his power and the other regents are seriously considering a motion by Ishido to impeach him, which would also condemn him to " seppuku ."