Shōgun Anime Guide: Story, Cast and Watch Facts
A TMDB-backed guide to Shōgun, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

Shōgun (1980) — an evergreen reference for this TV series: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. A nation of violence, Samurai warriors ... and forbidden love.
Where to watch
Streaming availability changes by country and date — check TMDB or your local streaming app for current options.
Cast
Richard Chamberlain as Pilot-Major John Blackthorne / Anjin-san; Toshirō Mifune as Lord Yoshi Toranaga; Yoko Shimada as Lady Toda Buntaro - Mariko; John Rhys-Davies as Vasco Rodrigues; Damien Thomas as Father Alvito; Frankie Sakai as Yabu; Yūki Meguro as Omi; Hiromi Senno as Fujiko
About Shōgun
An English navigator becomes both a player and pawn in complex political games in feudal Japan.
More like Shōgun
- The Hollow Crown
- Hornblower
- Foyle's War
- The Winds of War
- Lady Chatterley
- The Crimson Field
- Sons of Liberty
- Bleak House
Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Shōgun?
Streaming availability changes by country and date — check TMDB or your local streaming app for current options.
Who is in the cast of Shōgun?
Richard Chamberlain as Pilot-Major John Blackthorne / Anjin-san; Toshirō Mifune as Lord Yoshi Toranaga; Yoko Shimada as Lady Toda Buntaro - Mariko; John Rhys-Davies as Vasco Rodrigues; Damien Thomas as Father Alvito; Frankie Sakai as Yabu; Yūki Meguro as Omi; Hiromi Senno as Fujiko
Is this Shōgun guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



