The Unforgettable Poetry of Shōgun | FX

From Mariko's "Leafless Branch" to Yabushige's final death poem, experience how Shōgun used poetry to celebrate the power of words and unique perspectives. FX's Shōgun is now streaming on Hulu.

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Based on James Clavell’s novel, FX’s Shōgun is set in Japan in the year 1600 at the dawn of a century-defining civil war. Lord Yoshii Toranaga is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him, when a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village.

The Unforgettable Poetry of Shōgun | FX

[FXNetworks]

Whose words had the most impact on you?

[naturallyamused]

"What a bonfire, my poems would make" just goes right into my soul.

[kokorokusumi]

The death poem of Hosokawa Gracia (Akechi Tama), who was the model for Toda Mariko, was as and people are beautiful only when they know when to wither

[kays]

That only poetry exchange between Torunaga and Mariko twist me up inside. She did what she said she was going to do. And him his. For such complex characters, they had revealed their inner most hearts.

[Anikvikram]

The poems give a sudden relief in a story of conspiracy and bloodshed.

Resembling life ❤❤

[ComradeInspector]

Show of the year. Insanely underrated and I loved every episode. Cannot wait for Season 2.

[ArtemisiaUwU]

The Heir's poem is so simple, literal and hopeful. Really shows is naivety and innocence. But also his youth untaunted by blood and war seperatw from Nagakato or the other young men. Hes so isolated and protected, sheltered till theres no sorrow for him

[labellasongs]

“Flowers are only flowers because they fall
But thankfully, the wind.”

[pearspeedruns]

Such a brilliant show. Every single person involved has my respect for their total commitment.

[defmedia]

don't mind me, just crying into my bowl of cereal over here.

[brown]

Congratulations on the Emmys!
Such talent and superb cinematography on display with this masterpiece.🎉🎉🎉❤

[kazval]

I hope S2 continues to write such beautiful poetry

[yamyus]

Toranaga（Ieyasu Tokugawa）「木の葉時雨の 音聴こゆなり」
Mariko(Garasha Hosokawa)「春になお 脆きは涙 袖の露」
Toranaga「松ばかりには 冬枯れも無し」
Mariko「花乱れ 言の葉散りて 焚き火かな」

[vinfiumari]

Masterpiece. A beautiful celebration of Japanese culture, history and drama. Mr. Sanada just nailed it with a razor sharp katana precision! The 13 yo anime fan inside my heart cheers! Thanks for that!

[matiasrocha]

Shogūn is the best show of the year . I can't wait to see the future of the series in the next two seasons . I hope the writters don't screw the story up, but I doubt it ⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️ .

[kuroyuki]

It's January 2025, and I'm still crying when I replay this 🥲

[elvensteen]

Congratulations on winning 18 Emmys to the whole team of Shogûn and especially to Anna Sawai & Hiroyuki Sanada! You all deserved this! 🥳👘🎉

[Jurica-mtb]

Mariko is a keeper. ❤ Boing boing boing boing

[frzferdinand]

花乱れ
言の葉散りて
焚き火かな

Hana midare
Koto no ha chirite
Takibi ka na

[Khalid-rve]

In which episode was the first scene ?