Shogun Episode 8 Ending Explained: Toranaga’s Plan Explained

Shōgun episode 8 ends with the reveal of what is behind Lord Toranaga’s surrender following the gruesome and emotional death of Toda Hiromatsu. While some of Toranaga’s allies, including Yabushige, believed that their lord was going to eventually give up his decision to surrender, this did not happen. During the meeting in which Toranaga’s daimyos and samurais were supposed to confirm their surrender too, Hiromatsu opposed his lord and committed seppuku. Toda Hiromatsu’s shocking death was very tragic, yet it was secretly part of a plan he and Lord Toranaga came up with.
0:00 Intro
0:30 Why Toda Hiromatsu Committed Seppuku In Shōgun Episode 8
1:26 Lord Toranaga’s Plan Explained: What His Surrender Really Means
2:29 What Is Toranaga’s Mission For Lady Mariko In Shōgun?
3:02 Why John Blackthorne Didn’t Reunite With His Men
3:44 How Blackthorne’s Alliance With Yabushige Factors In Toranaga’s Plan
4:28 Nagakado & Hiromatsu’s Deaths Mean Toranaga Won’t Accept Defeat
Shogun Episode 8 Ending Explained: Toranaga’s Plan Explained
Shogun Episode 8 Ending Explained: Toranaga’s Plan Explained
Shogun Episode 8 Ending Explained: Toranaga’s Plan Explained
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[@luminadoDoBronx]

There was no plan between them.
Toranaga needed to sell the appearance that he is defeated at all costs. Even if he'd prefer his commander to live he had no choice but to accept the offer to commit seppuku.
Hiromatsu did in fact offer to commit seppuku in protest, not knowing if it was part of a plan or not, but knowing it was his duty to do so.

[@jlipari58]

This was done to convince spies that Torenagas surrender was sincere.

[@Donstaa]

I understand his logic but still he could have avoided his son's death and his best pal's death by just sharing it with his team I mean they all stand with him anyway why not just tell them And allow them to play the role ishido still wouldn't know idk man smh

[@davidblevins1122]

There is/are ishido spy/spies among them. He can’t tell anyone his plan. I believe the only 2 that know are John and Mariko. Everyone else has to be convinced of Toranaga’s surrender.

[@jStomperr69]

Who’s the spies man

[@FB-et4uy]

AI voice-over almost believable but Yabu-shy?

[@extoxico277]

Yeah it's sad they are doing this to his voice

[@YakAttack915]

AI much?

[@einezcrespo2107]

Big mistake killing off Hiromatsu which didn't happen in the book. Who's stupid idea was it to do away with the most loyal vassal Toranaga ever had?

[@icyneko9175]

Yabushige... shige is pronounced "she-gey"