“Shogun” made history with 18 Emmy wins in its debut season, including Best Drama Series, Best Actor, and Best Actress. | (Pic|IMDB)
It became the first Japanese-language series to win a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series.
Hiroyuki Sanada made history as the first Japanese actor to win an Emmy, taking home the award for Best Actor in a Drama.
"Shogun taught me when we work together, we can make miracles," said Sanada as he accepted the award.
Anna Sawai became the second Japanese actress to win an Emmy for her role in Shogun, earning the award for Best Actress in a Drama.
A historical drama series, Shogun (Central Ruler) is based on the 1975 novel by James Clavell. | (Pic|Etsy)
A part of the six-volume series based in Japan, the plot is a power struggle between the English and the Japanese.
The accolades for Shogun highlight both the increasing diversity in American entertainment and the lasting impact of Japan’s “jidaigeki” samurai films on global directors.