FX’s Shōgun: The Official Podcast Episode 2: Servants of Two Masters
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Feb 27, 2024 
Rachel Kondo, Cosmo Jarvis, Eriko Miyagawa, and Johnathan Van Tulleken discuss character name changes, Ishido as a sympathetic villain, Blackthorne's perspective, and intricate relationships in FX's Shōgun. They explore script translation, political tensions, language nuances, and off-screen relationships in filming.
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Ishido's Resentment
- Ishido's resentment towards Toranaga stems from Toranaga's inherited status and legendary lineage.
- Ishido, having risen from peasant roots, feels a constant need to prove himself, unlike the naturally born leader Toranaga.
Mariko's Dialogue Change
- When asked if translating for a heretic would conflict with her faith, Mariko's line was changed.
- The original script had her saying, "It would be a problem if I was only one thing," but it was changed to the more evocative, "I have more than one heart."
Setsu's Graceful Movement
- Setsu, Mariko's lady-in-waiting, moves with remarkable grace and fluidity.
- Akiko Kobayashi, who played Setsu, was a Shosa instructor, which explains her natural elegance.