On television, the “shogun” reigns supreme.
The FX series, a historical drama set in feudal Japan, is also available on Hulu and was nominated for four Golden Globe Awards in 2025, sweeping all categories. This is a great achievement after winning 18 Emmy Awards so far. .
From its standout night at the Golden Globes to how to stream it, here’s everything you need to know about ‘Shogun.’
Which Golden Globe Award did “Shogun” win?
“Shogun” won one of the biggest awards of the night at Sunday’s Golden Globe Awards ceremony, taking home the award for Best Television Series (Drama).
Announcer Sawai won the Best Female Actor in a TV Series (Drama), Hiroyuki Sanada won the Best Male Actor in a TV Series (Drama), and her co-star Tadanobu Asano won the Best Male Actor. Played a supporting role in the TV Trophy.

Tadanobu Asano, Anna Sawai, and Hiroyuki Sanada pose with their awards at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards Moët & Chandon Awards Ceremony held at the Beverly Hilton on January 5, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. .
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How the ‘Shogun’ cast reacted to winning the Golden Globe Award
Mr. Sawai gave a short and sweet speech, saying, “Thank you to all the voters who voted for me even though they had always intended to vote for Kathy Bates.”
Asano called his win a “huge gift,” while Sanada, the first Japanese male actor to win in the category, reflected on his “amazing journey” filming the show.
“I would like to thank everyone who has been involved in my life,” Sanada said. “You all brought me here. I want to say to young actors and creators around the world: Be yourself, believe in yourself, and never give up. Good luck.”

Announcer Sawai (left) and Hiroyuki Sanada are seen in a still photo from the FX program “Shogun.”
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Which Emmy Award did “Shogun” win?
“Shogun,” based on James Clavell’s 1975 novel, won the top prize for best drama series and outstanding directing for a drama series at the 76th Emmy Awards in September.
Two of the film’s stars also won Emmy Awards, with Sanada and Sawai winning Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, respectively.
The majority of the show’s Emmy wins (14, in fact) came at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards, held the weekend before the Primetime Emmy Awards.
These awards included a gold statuette for another cast member, Nestor Carbonell, who won Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series.
How did the cast of ‘Shogun’ react to winning the Emmy Award?
In his acceptance speech, Sanada called Shogun a “dream project where East meets West” and talked about what he learned from working on the project as both an actor and a producer.
“When people work together, they can make miracles happen,” he said. “Together we can create a better future.”

Anna Sawai, winner of the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series award, and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for “Shogun,” which won the Emmy Award for Drama Series, pose at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards Ceremony held in Los Angeles. Hiroyuki Sanada received the award on September 15, 2024.
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In a tearful acceptance speech, Sawai thanked his co-stars and sent a kind message to his mother.
“Mom, I love you. You are the reason I’m here. You showed me the stoicism that allowed me to play Mariko,” she said of her Talking about her role, she continued by saying that she “dedicates her victory to all women.” Don’t expect anything and continue to be an example to everyone. ”
How can I stream “Shogun”?
The complete first season of “Shogun,” which aired for 10 episodes from February to April 2024, is currently streaming on Hulu and Disney+.

Ana Sawai is seen in a still photo from the FX series “Shogun”.
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Will there be a “Shogun” season 2?
“Shogun” was originally advertised as a limited series, but after the new film’s success with critics and fans even before it won an Emmy or Golden Globe, FX announced in May that it was “working to develop the story.” ” announced. There are two more seasons. ”

Hiroyuki Sanada appears in the official trailer for “Shogun”.
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