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\nHiroyuki Sanada and the cast and crew of \u2018Shogun\u2019 accept the award for Best Drama Series at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards
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Shogun<\/i> made history at the 2024 Emmys by becoming the first majority non-English language series to win Best Drama Series. The historical epic set in feudal Japan took home a total of 18 Emmys, the most ever for a single season of television.<\/p>\n

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Creator Justin Kondo accepted the award for Best Drama Series, delivering a speech that highlighted the show\u2019s unique journey. \u201cYou guys greenlit a very expensive Japanese period piece whose climax centers around a poetry competition,\u201d he noted. Kondo emphasized that Shogun<\/i> is \u201ca show about translation, not what is lost, but what is found,\u201d referring to the cultural nuances and complexities portrayed in the series. <\/p>\n

He humorously mentioned the challenges of production, including conducting safety meetings in two languages and the importance of respecting Japanese traditions, like not walking on Tatami mats with utility boots.<\/p>\n

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Kondo then invited Hiroyuki Sanada to speak, who addressed the audience in Japanese. He thanked the entire production for their dedication to the samurai period drama, saying, \u201cThe passion and dreams we\u2019ve inherited from you have crossed oceans and borders. Arigato gozaimasu.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sanada, who won the award for Best Lead Actor in a Drama Series, became the second-ever Asian winner in this category. Expressing his gratitude, he said, \u201cI\u2019m beyond honored. Thank you to FX, Hulu, and Disney for believing in me.\u201d He described Shogun<\/i> as an \u201cEast meets West dream project with respect\u201d and reflected on the show\u2019s message of unity, stating, \u201cShogun taught me that when people work together, we can create miracles, we can make a better future together.\u201d<\/p>\n

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#Emmy<\/a> winner Hiroyuki Sanada, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role on @shogunfx<\/a>. #Emmys<\/a>#76thEmmys<\/a>#TelevisionAcademy<\/a>pic.twitter.com\/tBWefGqRFd<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Television Academy (@TelevisionAcad) September 16, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

Anna Sawai, who won the award for Lead Actress in a Drama Series, made history as the first Asian winner in the category.<\/p>\n

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\nAnna Sawai accepts the award for Best Lead Actress in a Drama Series for \u2018Shogun\u2019 at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards
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In an emotional speech, she thanked the cast and crew of Shogun<\/i>, admitting, \u201cI was crying before my name was announced, I\u2019m a mess today.\u201d She concluded by thanking her mother, whom she credited as the inspiration for her character Mariko, saying, \u201cYou showed me stoicism and continue to be my inspiration.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Published – September 16, 2024 09:06 am IST<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n