Is the Emmy-nominated series Shogun based on true story? Here's everything you need to know

Shogun, an American drama TV series, has recently earned 25 nominations for the upcoming Emmy Awards. The historical drama series was created by Rachel Kondo?and?Justin Marks. Ever since it came to the limelight after earning these many Emmy nods, people have been wondering: Is the story shown in the series real? Well, the series is based on the 1975 novel?by?James Clavell, which was previously adapted into a?1980 miniseries.?

Shogun: Is it real-life-based or inspired?

Stills from Shogun/IMDb

The storyline of the series is getting a lot of praise from viewers and critics. Now, with its rich history and dramatic storytelling, let's get into the details of what exactly inspired the series.?

The Shogun shows 17th-century Japan. One of the main characters in the series is an English sailor, John Blackthorne, who is shown as shipwrecked in Japan, and a warlord navigating a complicated power struggle, Lord Yoshii Toranaga.

Basically, Shogun is historical fiction based on true events from Japanese history. Wondering where the name "Shogun" comes from? The top military official in Japan was called Shoguno by the emperor.

The Shogun series can be called a mixture of real events and fictional elements, where fictional elements are used to create a dramatic effect while capturing the feel of that historical period.

Was John Blackthrone a real person?

John Blackthrone in Shogun is inspired by the real-life William Adams, who became the first Englishman to reach Japan in 1600. Adams was shipwrecked in real life, not the fictional Blackthorne.

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Did Toranaga really exist?

One of Japan's most significant historical figures was Tokugawa Ieyasu. The character of Toranaga is inspired from Tokugawa Ieyasu.? ?

Shogun has become the first non-English series to earn 25 Emmy nominations, the most for 2024, after the Korean reality show Squid Game.

Where to watch Shogun on OTT?

Shogun in India is available on Disney+ Hotstar.

Shogun is about to make history by winning Emmy awards. The 76th Emmy Awards will stream live in India at 5:30 a.m. on September 16 on Lionsgate Play.?

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