Shogun
WARNING: This article contains SPOILERS for Shogun season 1, episode 10.
Does Lord Toranaga Become Shogun?
This attack ended with the heir committing seppuku and his mother becoming a nun.
Yodo-no-kata was the inspiration forShoguns Ochiba-no-kata, whereas Ishido was based on Ishida Mitsunari.
Without the heir under his banner, Ishido had no chance of winning the war.
With the heir on his side, it became easy for Toranaga to consolidate his power.
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Ishido arrived at the Battle of Sekigahara having already lost the war.
Blackthornes life would be spared, but he would never leave Japan.
According to Toranaga, he liked having Blackthorne around because the Anjin made him laugh.
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Additionally, Blackthorne helped create distractions.
Blackthorne believed he was using Toranaga, yet it was actually the opposite that was happening.
After the seppuku ritual was concluded, a subtle smile could be seen on Lord Toranagas face.
Lord Toranaga explained his plan and vision for the future of Japan down to the minimum details for Yabushige.
This is whenShoguns finale included a montage sequence depicting Toranagas victory against Ishido.
This implied that Yabushige was right Toranaga did plan to become shogun the whole time.
With Yabushige dead, no one might ever know the truth.
The Anjins fate has been in Toranagas hands since the beginning, but Blackthorne has failed to realize it.
That said, Toranagas efforts to become shogun and establish his rule are just getting started.
This is whyShoguncan work despite no longer having the novel to adapt.
Shogunseason 1 received 25 Emmy nominations.
Even thoughShogunis a fictional story, the book is obviously inspired by a lot of real-life figures and events.
He never wastes a life.
Thank you for your loyalty and sacrifice."
That went to Mariko and all others who died on his team.
For example, Meredith Hobbs Coons ofThe A.V.
The absence of a large-scale battle did not detract from the tension.
