John Blackthorne Faces Lord Toranaga - Scene | Shōgun | FX

Blackthorne is brought before Lord Toranaga in Osaka Castle and faces off with a new translator, Father Alvito. FX’s Shōgun is now streaming on Hulu.

Shōgun, Episode 2.

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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.

John Blackthorne Faces Lord Toranaga - Scene | Shōgun | FX

[Fey]

As speaker of Japanese language, I must say not enough credit is given to the actor playing the priest in this scene. The fact that he switches between English and Japanese with such fluency is harder than most people think. Specially considering he is using archaic Japanese vocabulary, albeit with a hint of English accent, it is flawless in its delivery.

[antoniopena]

Remember the words of Aristoteles to Alexander the Great: This man has a boat he is called a pirate, this other has 100 boats he is called an admiral.

[heskrthmatt]

I like the way it transitions into a conversation between just Toranaga and Blackthorn, despite them speaking completely different languages.

[hashbrown]

The second Toranaga finds out Blackthorne isn't catholic, you can see in his eyes the wheels turning and he starts planning on how to use this to his advantage. Brilliant acting 👍👍

[Lord_Fenrir]

I love this scene with hows it's shot with the diffrent angles when toranaga and blackthorne are talking and with the diffrent language it makes it look like they are in a world of their own with no else but them. Beautifullly shot🤩

[nenad-seguljev]

4:54
am I just noticing Lord Toranaga's face at the end. when his jawbones move, it's like he's smiling without smiling or laughing.

[mikehughesoutdoors]

I have read Shogun 5 times, watched the original twice that. This is a masterpiece of cultural history as was the first. Only better than the first. The language is impeccable.

[Sarah-jdzv]

Never had a resounding interest for japanese history. I think its a testament to the show that ANYONE can enjoy this. Not just people with an interest in history. What a show.

[benjaminjane]

Three episodes in and I love this show.

Small detail, but I love that Mariko says "Padre-Sama". She could've used a Japanese word for a priest. But makes the clear distinction of a authority within the Christian faith to differenciate between him and the other shinto priests.

[wyzedfz]

4:40 I think this is appreciated by Toranaga. Gives him a hint that Blackthorne may be a trustful and predictable man, since he is openly recognizing that they would become enemies in such a case without hesitation. Blackthorne is not threatening him, but being completely honest, and that is the virtue Toranaga is testing by asking such a question. He also knows that the response from a Portuguese lad to the same question would be completely different by this point, since they have something to loose.

[normanbarnsley]

The attention to detail in all areas especially in the ancient Japanese language is incredible, it looks and feels so true and real, very well made series, got me hooked

[JohnSmith-iljn]

The tension between the Catholic Priest and the English Blackthorne is greater than most would understand. England at that very moment was seeking out and executing those Catholic priests who were Jesuits. The Jesuits were trying to bring Anglican England back to the Catholic fold. This fact would have been well known to both of them.

[MetalGamer]

This show is so good, and has reignited my interest in Japanese history.

[lcoopcooperl]

For me, this was the best scene from the series so far. Absolutely loved it!

[acay]

0:47 if i ever get rich, im hiring a japanese man to announce me just like he did

[sophieamandaleitontoomey]

The editing of them talking back and forth like they’re having a conversation despite the language barrier was absolutely genius.

[XiaoP]

I love how the translator gradually disappears from the scene and Blackthorne and Toranaga communicate directly through him.

[PiscestheDirty]

This 5 mins can be 45 mins lecture in film making school.
Every frame, every single word and the color.

Emmys, oscars globe what ever give them all the awards

[williamscottgordon]

I've lived in Japan for decades and speak the (modern-day) language fluently; my business Japanese only started improving as my career changed over the past 10 years or so. I can't imagine mastering the formalities required to speak in the presence of ancient Japanese royalty, and yet, someone back then did! It's nice to see linguistic and cultural aspects of this bygone era being given such care even in a series that is, ultimately, a piece of streaming blockbuster entertainment. Looking forward to watching this with my wife, who like me is quite a fan of Sanada-san. Hope he finally gets his due Stateside after all these years.

[alexandrefernandes]

As a Portuguese person, I congratulate the film's technical team, they did a good job of researching the Portuguese historical personality.