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Shōgun Anime Guide: Story, Cast and Watch Facts

A TMDB-backed guide to Shōgun, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

By the Pop Culture Files editorial team4 min read✓ Fact-checked
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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

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.

Sources

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