Physical Address
304 North Cardinal St.
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
The “game” of Season 1 was an emotionally charged structure that made you want to take sides between opposing political forces. In Season 2, Marks says, the game evolves toward “unpredictable surprises.”
An important element in achieving this change is the presence of Ochiba no Kata, played by Fumi Nikaido. “In season 1, the role of the ballerina (Anna Sawai) played an important role and worked as part of the English side of the story. In the second part, the character of Ochiba is placed at the center of the story,” explains Condou.
His role in the story, based on Yodo-cruthe wife of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, goes beyond the limits of recreating history. This allows women’s political dynamics to emerge as the main focus of the story, thereby heightening the scale of the political drama.
The writers and producers of Shogun also face problems unique to historical dramas. History buffs, and Japanese viewers in particular, already know the outcome of the Battle of Sekigahara, and any deviation from that point would raise eyebrows.
Marks remains confident, however, about the production’s philosophy of treating culture, history and language as “structure” rather than “material”.
“We welcome fans and history buffs who are familiar with Japanese history. We tell a fictional story based on real history. You will be amazed at how well reality and fiction blend together.”
The preferred approach to creating a modern historical drama is the retelling of history as a story rather than as a succession of “known facts”. THE Shogun The production process – in which Sanada and other members of the Japanese team are closely involved – ensures the cultural and historical coherence necessary for this approach to work. “Mutual respect between cultures is more important than ever,” says Marks.
.jpg)
