SHŌGUN's Anna Sawai breaks down that intense ninth episode & previews the finale | TV Insider

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  • @VOTEDODY
    @VOTEDODY 29 днів тому +551

    I’ll put this here too because it needs to be recognized. Anna Sawais portrayal of Mariko is not only the best acting I have seen all year, it’s some of the best acting I have ever seen. Building on one of the most incredible, strong and complex characters ever put to paper, the show was able to elevate Mariko into new dimensions; The writers gave Mariko focus and stoicism, and Sawai gave her heart and raw, unbridled power. Not many people can believably play a one-person army able to topple an empire. What a lightning storm of a performance she gives in episode 9 and all throughout this series. I can’t think of anyone more deserving of an Emmy.

    • @JCMcGee
      @JCMcGee 29 днів тому +15

      Yes...This, 100%.

    • @kenxiong6830
      @kenxiong6830 29 днів тому +6

      Sawai brought the character to life. I watched the 60s version and was not as impressed as I was with the current Mariko

    • @JCMcGee
      @JCMcGee 29 днів тому +7

      @@kenxiong6830 80s ...and you're about 1 out of 2 people in the world that weren't impressed...plus it's not an either or situ..

    • @krisztianmayer
      @krisztianmayer 29 днів тому +8

      I do the same as you. I comment everywhere because it truly needs to be recognized that something important happened when Anna's path and Mariko's path crossed each other. It was a God-blessed moment in filmmaking. I can't really recall when I felt the same way before about an actor's performance. When I saw Christoph Waltz in Inglourious Basterds, perhaps that was when I was so impressed, and Christoph's portrayal then deserved an Oscar.

    • @misteral1083
      @misteral1083 29 днів тому +1

      Here here!!!

  • @danieleven315
    @danieleven315 25 днів тому +72

    What's great about Mariko and the finale is, you don't realise she's actually the star of the show until she dies and when she's not in it, you truly miss her character.

    • @sdottwal
      @sdottwal 16 днів тому +3

      Exactly how I felt throughout the entirety of episode 10

    • @kmp101
      @kmp101 6 днів тому +1

      Its pretty obvious she is a star character.

    • @JoeMarch-wj1oy
      @JoeMarch-wj1oy 5 днів тому +1

      I knew she was the star lol

  • @fodaysankoh8930
    @fodaysankoh8930 29 днів тому +156

    Anna was so good, that in the tea ceremony scene she actually made me feel sorry for Buntaro for a brief moment. She was THAT ice cold!

    • @KevinUchihaOG
      @KevinUchihaOG 27 днів тому +15

      also buntaros teary eyes was top notch acting,

    • @markmywords3817
      @markmywords3817 19 днів тому +2

      Mariko had a hard life, but in retrospect, Buntaro had a hard life too as a side effect.
      Buntaro seemed to have really loved Mariko but has been acting out of spite after years of ice cold treatment because she was duty bound... only for her emotions to falter for the Anjin.
      No wonder Buntaro was always looking like he was about to kill Blackthorne with his eyes 😂

  • @krisztianmayer
    @krisztianmayer 29 днів тому +142

    Anna and Mariko is an excellent example of when a heartbreaking story meets a beautiful character and an actress worthy of it. It rarely happens that perfect way in movie history.

    • @MrBuketman
      @MrBuketman 21 день тому

      She learned English super fast.

  • @Dani-ub3ve
    @Dani-ub3ve 25 днів тому +17

    Watching the finale, all I did was cry because I was missing Mariko. Her presence was truly missed

  • @BrokenhornKT
    @BrokenhornKT 29 днів тому +114

    Anna is an Amazing Talent and a True beauty, she has a Golden future!

  • @shemarlosscott2656
    @shemarlosscott2656 29 днів тому +139

    Anna Sawai is Gorgeous

  • @Vlad6525
    @Vlad6525 29 днів тому +71

    It was mesmerizing watching her in Shogun and it’s mesmerizing watching her now…

  • @somerset8088
    @somerset8088 26 днів тому +6

    “It meant so much to me.” And that’s why it meant so much to us. Your gesture of deep respect for your role
    is not lost on us.
    かたじけない, Anna- -sama ❤

  • @JohnLee-ff7hy
    @JohnLee-ff7hy 28 днів тому +17

    Mariko, when you gave the order to kill Ishido's guards, that's been my favorite part of the whole series. I watched that part at least 20 times. Anna, you are such an amazing actor.

  • @nicholassiple7838
    @nicholassiple7838 28 днів тому +9

    Incredible series and she was truly the heart & soul of the show. ❤

  • @nandi123
    @nandi123 29 днів тому +36

    What an elegant beauty.

  • @fragr33f74
    @fragr33f74 15 днів тому +3

    The way she expressed Mariko's complexity was incredible.
    Only after the show ended did I realise that Mariko was essentially the most important character in the show.

  • @2bonosc
    @2bonosc 23 дні тому +3

    You did an incredible job. One of the strongest female roles and you hit it out of the park!

  • @philhayes1420
    @philhayes1420 29 днів тому +95

    The show is going to feel empty without her. Such beauty and talent.

    • @Leonnie13
      @Leonnie13 29 днів тому +9

      That is how I felt after reading the book and seeing the old 80’s series. Mariko’s absence is felt in the remainder of the story.

    • @skepticmind3296
      @skepticmind3296 28 днів тому +27

      It s not gonna feel empty for very long though cuz there will be no season 2 😂😂

    • @MrGeorge7823
      @MrGeorge7823 28 днів тому +6

      The show is fucken over

    • @godfirst9990
      @godfirst9990 28 днів тому

      That's right😂😂😂​@@skepticmind3296

    • @bloom4807
      @bloom4807 27 днів тому +2

      There is just one more episode.

  • @JCMcGee
    @JCMcGee 29 днів тому +24

    I think she talks about some of episode 10 here.
    Such an incredible actress....the show is an utter masterpiece.

  • @pHaZe017
    @pHaZe017 29 днів тому +11

    She is an incredible actress, and i hope to see her in more shows in future.

  • @shayfranks23
    @shayfranks23 14 днів тому +3

    She was my favorite character throughout this series. I’m really gonna miss this show😢

  • @DemetriusTheThird15122
    @DemetriusTheThird15122 29 днів тому +27

    She and cosmo have to do more together tbh i love their chemistry it’s hella vibey not forced and cringe and not too shy just perfectly balanced cosmo is a great actor too i wish him all the best now that this series has done good he will get more recognition for his good acting

    • @fkrhz1247
      @fkrhz1247 27 днів тому +2

      Couldn’t agree more 💯

  • @michaelmunno
    @michaelmunno 29 днів тому +39

    I loved Anna's Mariko. she was awesome. very intense. I really felt for her throughout every one of her scenes. hard not to fall in love with her. Great character, fantastic actress. Anna Sawai is absolutely beautiful. outstanding.

    • @Arken2249
      @Arken2249 29 днів тому +2

      100% agree!!🥰

  • @carlstanford7607
    @carlstanford7607 28 днів тому +7

    Fantastic actor and great series

  • @orangeswirls324
    @orangeswirls324 29 днів тому +33

    She’ll be missed 😢

  • @commonsenseisntcommon1776
    @commonsenseisntcommon1776 28 днів тому +9

    I loved the series!!! I'm sad it's over!

  • @user-ko8tx6is5w
    @user-ko8tx6is5w 28 днів тому +11

    Actor of the year! She was amazing in the show

  • @G.MOBAStudios
    @G.MOBAStudios 25 днів тому +3

    Maaaaaan talk about day and night....wasn't a fan of hers in monarch, but she was awesome in this series. Sad it's over

  • @almo9060
    @almo9060 27 днів тому +4

    Her acting was amazing.

  • @mohnutfatv1544
    @mohnutfatv1544 29 днів тому +7

    Anna Sawai, i love you❤❤❤

  • @michael_swardh
    @michael_swardh 28 днів тому +5

    Anna is an amazing actress and a stunning beauty.

  • @Eliza-dn4sv
    @Eliza-dn4sv 28 днів тому +7

    Episode 9 is one of the best acting I have seen.

  • @lanzknecht8599
    @lanzknecht8599 29 днів тому +16

    Well done, Anna Sawai! Hope to see more of you soon.
    Things you might have missed in this episode: Mariko is wearing a crimson kimono when confronting Ishido. She humbles him by reminding about her long samurai lineage. He was born a peasant. When her samurai confronts Ishido´s guards, he cuts off the fingers of the first one with his first slash, turns to the second and after finishing him, faces the first one again finally killing him.

  • @darkdrake13
    @darkdrake13 29 днів тому +8

    Shoutout to her perfect fluency in both english and Japanese. This lady grew up in Japan.

    • @maxmaxim171
      @maxmaxim171 18 днів тому

      She was born in New Zealand and lived there until she was 10.

  • @Ese_osa
    @Ese_osa 29 днів тому +12

    I will miss her

  • @TheGordyb102
    @TheGordyb102 28 днів тому +6

    I fell in love with Mariko fifty years ago when reading Shogun, Anna portrayed her beyond expectations and contributed greatly to the success of the series. I have always believed she was the ultimate Samari protagonist in the book.

  • @Arken2249
    @Arken2249 29 днів тому +11

    What an amazingly beautiful and talented young woman! What an amazing performance!! I am absolutely smitten!!🥰🙏🎁

  • @carole435
    @carole435 29 днів тому +8

    Anna I was enthralled by you acting and the person you played. I cannot get over the acting ability of you all. I don't enjoy series watching they bore me but shogun I could not stop. Thankyou all for this Anna you will go far my best to my favourite samari Hiroyuki Sanada xxxxxxx

  • @Zero_Point_Energy1
    @Zero_Point_Energy1 29 днів тому +109

    Just give her the Emmy now and be done with it.

  • @NCAnglophile
    @NCAnglophile 28 днів тому +5

    This show is outstanding across the board; every performance is top notch. But Mariko has been the beating heart of this show and Anna Sawai's performance is nothing short of astonishing. To convey so much emotion with just her eyes or the set of her jaw, but then to have that payoff in Episode 9 where Mariko finally gets to let everything just pour out of her was immensely powerful to watch. I'm gutted that we won't see Mariko in the finale, but Ms. Sawai should be soaring with satisfaction at the work she has done. A+++!

  • @binadevaney7377
    @binadevaney7377 27 днів тому +4

    She played this role beautifully. Amazing my wife said!!!

  • @eduardoalvarez1921
    @eduardoalvarez1921 29 днів тому +13

    Kashigi Yabushige definitely my favorite character in Shogun. Most colorful of them all. Lot more layers to him as well. He's that dude that is doing everything to stay alive. By no means a saint and constantly switching alliances and such but deep down I believe he hates the politics of it all and just wants to be free from it. Although he sides with Ishido when necessary, I believe his character also despises Ishido. That is my interpretation of him at least. Love this series and absolutely hate that it's ending. I've always had a secret love affair with Japanese culture, although I am a Mexican immigrant, my mother claims that she is part Japanese from her mothers side and if true that blood line although slight is in me as well. I can see it with old pictures of my uncles and even with my sister and I think its f*cking cool.

  • @lawbinson
    @lawbinson 28 днів тому +4

    Such a great show and amazing performance. Anna is also such a fantastic communicator on behalf of the show.

  • @FatalStrategies101
    @FatalStrategies101 25 днів тому +5

    Someone give this woman a grammy. I almost died watching episode 9.

  • @Dean1000...
    @Dean1000... 29 днів тому +9

    Great actress!

  • @fodaysankoh8930
    @fodaysankoh8930 29 днів тому +22

    I've loved the original Shogun, and I had a HUGE crush on Yoko Shimada for the longest. That being said, Anna Sawai did a much better job of playing Mariko. They allowed her to really explore the depths of the character in a way that probably wasn't feasible in the original series. She knocked it out of the park.

  • @smiffyoh7894
    @smiffyoh7894 26 днів тому +5

    And some say there are no strong female characters anymore? What a masterclass of acting from start to finish. Absolutely incredible 🙌

  • @gtavgamer670
    @gtavgamer670 28 днів тому +6

    Anna Sawai looks more cute and more beautiful when she dressed as Mariko. She is beautiful too in modern dress

  • @jasonahmarani315
    @jasonahmarani315 28 днів тому +3

    Loved her acting sooo much that I needed to watch her in the other series that is : monarch legacy of monsters. She's a brilliant actress and her role in Shogun was soooo damn good wow 👌👌

  • @TheStrataminor
    @TheStrataminor 29 днів тому +12

    Absolutely golden show, every episode was spot on, never dragged and was a beautiful interpretation of Clavell's Shogun...masterpiece!

  • @somethingsomethingsomethingdar
    @somethingsomethingsomethingdar 28 днів тому +8

    I had not seen the old series or read the books. Blackthorn stepping up to be her second was the biggest show of affection.

    • @chrisfox961
      @chrisfox961 28 днів тому +9

      I agree that was such a powerful moment. It showed that he respected and embraced their culture and was more honorable than the regent who backed out of his obligation. It also showed how his love for her had no limits.

  • @dproukous1570
    @dproukous1570 28 днів тому +3

    I agree with all the accolades for her performance.BRAVO

  • @edecildo
    @edecildo 28 днів тому +3

    This episode is so emotionally packed that it doesn't I can stop thinking about him. What a script!
    Anna Sawai´s Mariko sama is the ultimate representation of feminine power, balancing delicacy and attitude.
    Calm waters are deep... Unforgettable!

  • @meeeptheconqueror6759
    @meeeptheconqueror6759 29 днів тому +5

    Anna, I hope you can get more projects as great as your character in Shogun. You did a great job!

  • @mikemuponda1781
    @mikemuponda1781 29 днів тому +9

    This character was so well written in ways i cant even put into words, Anna absolutely knocked it out the park!!

  • @KalvinPatel
    @KalvinPatel 28 днів тому +5

    She is delightful. Big things coming for her for sure!

  • @Dawes-Drummin
    @Dawes-Drummin 29 днів тому +25

    This lady will go far in her career… destined

  • @matty2457
    @matty2457 28 днів тому +2

    The most mesmerizing performance I have seen for many, many years. Superb script, and oustanding actors.

  • @Awakendabeast13
    @Awakendabeast13 26 днів тому +1

    Beautiful series and you brought Mariko to life simply superb omg broke my heart

  • @mrmartinez8p
    @mrmartinez8p 28 днів тому +3

    I understand it’s the way it was suppose to happen and it’s been almost a week now I can get over it. It is the acting the way she slayed Mariko deserves awards! This show bro messed me up but I love it. Wish there could be a 2nd season.

  • @Red-In-The-Head-LFC
    @Red-In-The-Head-LFC 29 днів тому +5

    so beautiful and talented

  • @nephilimslayer
    @nephilimslayer 19 днів тому +1

    I actually watched all 10 episodes in 1 day because she made me fall in love with her character....she is so beautiful and so talented.
    I also think she is the most beautiful woman I've seen.
    I fell in love with her just like blackthorn and when she gave her life at episode 9 I felt pain inside me.
    Asian women are the most beautiful women....I hope the best for this beautiful girl ❤

  • @domn8dontw8
    @domn8dontw8 27 днів тому +1

    Mariko.... One of the most cherished and incredible characters in the history of literature. And Anna was nothing short of perfection for such an amazing and important character. Amazing job. Incredible show.

  • @alistairlegge7225
    @alistairlegge7225 28 днів тому +7

    I have loved the book for decades. First reading it as a teenager. I worried that this series would be bad like the 80s version. However, this has been done excellently. Anna Sawai’s portrayal of Mariko has been superb. Great casting all round.

  • @RoyKoopaling
    @RoyKoopaling 29 днів тому +4

    She’s so great.

  • @RDd188
    @RDd188 28 днів тому +1

    True gold performance from her. Long live her performance as Mariko Sama.

  •  20 днів тому +1

    Mariko is a beautiful example of a strong, intelligent, elegant and amazing woman. We need more of this.

  • @user-fd8hr8gi4j
    @user-fd8hr8gi4j 29 днів тому +13

    この将軍というドラマは
    男臭い世界観の中
    鞠子、落ち葉の方、藤、菊、吟の5名の女性陣たちは
    非常に強力な骨格を
    さりげなく築いていた
    そしてドラマ序盤で死生観では全くブレずに覚悟が示されたのは藤だが
    9話ではドラマ全体の主役は鞠子だった事がわかった
    それにしても各話各話でそれぞれのキャラクターたちの
    個性と視点からの没入感が優れた俳優陣のお陰で高まり
    無意味で無駄なものが皆無だ
    全ては最終話で収束されるよう緻密な計算が施されていて
    驚くべき大規模構造のドラマだよ

  • @commonsenseisntcommon1776
    @commonsenseisntcommon1776 28 днів тому +2

    She's so beautiful

  • @davideylerYT
    @davideylerYT 27 днів тому +2

    Fantastic questions too - great interview!

  • @SethGames
    @SethGames 24 дні тому +5

    She deserves an Emmy for this role. It was a fantastic show and episode 9 was one of the best episodes of a show ever.

  • @Kim28192
    @Kim28192 29 днів тому +7

    We will miss Mariko-Sama 😢 thank you Anna for this amazing performance. Just... wow!
    Btw.. it's kinda hard not to fall in love with her/Mariko-Sama as a hetero woman 😂

  • @gamerxplanetx8637
    @gamerxplanetx8637 26 днів тому +1

    This is an instant classic

  • @BlueGlimpser
    @BlueGlimpser 27 днів тому +1

    Her beauty is mesmerizing 🥰

  • @johnrobinson4445
    @johnrobinson4445 16 днів тому +1

    Crying all over again. What a ride this show was.

  • @gaius5901
    @gaius5901 27 днів тому +1

    She's literally the best character of the show
    Watching the finale felt like a huge part of my heart was missing 😢

  • @micca903
    @micca903 22 дні тому

    This was such a wonderful performance, I hope she gets all the roles she wants and I will absolutely be watching. The whole cast was excellent but her performance was just phenomenal.

  • @johncampbell9120
    @johncampbell9120 28 днів тому +3

    Anna is beautiful😊

  • @od1401
    @od1401 28 днів тому +1

    I wanted very much for her to be happy, and was relieved when the seppuku didn't go ahead. This was a heart breaking moment.

  • @hotfmnews9755
    @hotfmnews9755 29 днів тому +3

    I would pay to watch any movie she's in,she's an amazing actor, i was Team Mariko from the start.

  • @ogion539
    @ogion539 28 днів тому +2

    She carried!!

  • @farukhtanveer7571
    @farukhtanveer7571 29 днів тому +6

    Great character and brilliantly acted. Just awesome ❤

  • @ericchild8845
    @ericchild8845 28 днів тому +2

    That is one beautiful, intelligent and awesome woman right there. 🥰

  • @Mr.Kn19ht
    @Mr.Kn19ht 27 днів тому +1

    She so beautiful ❣️

  • @antoniettacolella7798
    @antoniettacolella7798 18 днів тому +2

    Bellissima interpretazione Anna meriti il Emmy oscar spettacolare ti seguirò altri Film❤❤❤

  • @insanepolarbear
    @insanepolarbear 27 днів тому

    This show is one of the best tv series I've seen in a very long time. Absolutely amazing actors, costumes, visuals. You name it.

  • @aznesthirteen8168
    @aznesthirteen8168 29 днів тому +2

    I like how as soon as she wrapped shogun she went to the beach and got an awesome tan

  • @Iamniko__
    @Iamniko__ 27 днів тому +1

    If she doesn’t win multiple awards internationally and in the states, idk what will be “good acting”

  • @fvingerhoed
    @fvingerhoed 29 днів тому +2

    Great actress. I was so sad she died..

  • @theghostofaflea3044
    @theghostofaflea3044 24 дні тому

    Love this actress

  • @KnDtn
    @KnDtn 27 днів тому

    She is amazing.

  • @oak8891
    @oak8891 27 днів тому +1

    she's stunningly beautiful, like wtf dude

  • @phj223
    @phj223 21 день тому

    It's the year where everyone falls in love with Anna Sawai

  • @SlowBloke123
    @SlowBloke123 29 днів тому +3

    Damnit my fav char by a mile in the show… sucks she is gone.

  • @user-ci5le3uk5l
    @user-ci5le3uk5l 28 днів тому +1

    Ive become an Anna Sawai fan after that episode

  • @MycketKar
    @MycketKar 23 дні тому

    I didn’t know how good she is when watching Monsters which doesn’t showcase her ability. Two very different characters. Bravo Anna.

  • @malalford
    @malalford 28 днів тому

    This series made me appreciate the original so much more

  • @reubenrodrigues7962
    @reubenrodrigues7962 28 днів тому +1

    No one could have played Mariko Sama better that Anna!

  • @hellojam100
    @hellojam100 17 днів тому +1

    Mariko was my favorite character

  • @dominicijavier1575
    @dominicijavier1575 29 днів тому +5

    she exploded

  • @saritaq8236
    @saritaq8236 29 днів тому

    Please, please let there a season two

    • @ngshawn7513
      @ngshawn7513 29 днів тому +4

      There won't be. It shall be a conclusion follow the novel by ep10. Guess me too will have a withdrawal syndrome after tomorrow. Such a nice show

  • @kuldeepkarjee5024
    @kuldeepkarjee5024 28 днів тому +1

    Anna sawai, please do a comedy movie, I haven't been out of the grief of Mariko's death, I was fully traumatized from the last scene of episode 9

    • @Otohimeurashima
      @Otohimeurashima 28 днів тому

      She sang and danced in a J-pop group called FAKY in the Japanese entertainment industry.
      Search on youtube
      Please to heal your trauma
      It might be useful.

  • @KreativeDevices
    @KreativeDevices 6 днів тому

    🔥