Tokugawa Ieyasu became shogun in 1603, right around the time that the Hulu/FX series takes place.
The name Minamoto or Genji translates as ‘spring’ or ‘fount’.
Tokugawa Ieyasu found him incredibly intelligent and resourceful in trade and shipbuilding and wouldn’t let him leave.
Ishido Kazunari and Yoshii Toranaga went to war at the end ofShogunseason 1which will likely continue in future seasons.
Does Lord Toranaga Become Shogun In Season 1’s Ending?
The final scene depicts Toranaga going to battle with Ishido but does not include the historical context that follows.
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There are plenty ofnarrative directionsShogunseason 2can go as well if the writers choose to rewrite the history books.
Source: World History Encyclopedia
Credit to Katelynn Humbles
Credit to Katelynn Humbles
