#Shogun Sweeps

[theomenmedia]

Team Shogun Gives A Moving Speech After Emmy Sweep

"Shogun" sweeps the Emmys with 19 wins! A night of history, culture, and poetry in motion.

Link to the full story: https://www.theomenmedia.com/post/shogun-triumphs-with-historic-emmy-sweep-acceptance-speech-highlights-cultural-milestone

[dgct2]

#Shōgun sweeps at the #GoldenGlobes winning ALL 4 awards that it was nominated for.

⚔️ Best Actor - Hiroyuki Sanada

⚔️ Best Actress - Anna Sawaii

⚔️ Best Supporting Actor - Tadanobu Asano

⚔️ Best Series - Drama

[anetherealpoetess]

the way i panicked when iwtv didn't receive a single emmy nomination until i realised they were not eligible this year

[tonymarias]

The Emmys are a joke but Kali Reis, Walton Goggins, Hiroyuki Sanada, Anna Sawai, and Lily Gladstone deserve the world

[fatuismooches]

(x) As the Second Harbinger, one would think Il Dottore would be wholly disinterested in something like White Day. And it was a perfectly reasonable guess, after all, have you seen the Doctor?! But no, they would be wrong, having not seen how Dottore and his segments carefully procured their own little thing for you as a reciprocal gift for your previous presents on Valentine's Day.

Was this odd behavior for the scholars? Most definitely. Even for you this was uncharted territory. What could have prompted Dottore, who largely ignored the existence of holidays, to take the initiative? You believed it to be him finally deciding to be a cutie again. (As the banker once said, if Dottore didn't put more effort in, he may just sweep you off your feet instead - and as joking as the Ninth may have been, it had served to push Dottore forward (as planned).

Prime Dottore does the best thing he can for you - spend quality time with you. Sure, as much as you like all the neat gadgets he makes you to pass the time, it gets to a point it can no longer replace his presence. And so you two have dinner - whether you prefer it to be fancy with a romantic atmosphere, or something more relaxed with you two munching in bed. The day ends with lots of talking and rambling from both of you, a much needed break and reminder of your love. And don't worry, he didn't try to cook this time.

Alpha gifts you a pack of the very best pens Teyvat has to offer. They write flawlessly and it's genuinely breathtaking. After all, he remembers very well those days you spent in the Akademiya, and how you grumbled about only having cheap pens, but had all these essays to write. And since Alpha knows how much you love being fancy - don't worry - he got them in different colors too. Just don't draw on his notes (please do). And don't bother sharing them with him. He will probably end up breaking them eventually and get grumpy at you, as if it's your fault ink splattered all over him.

Beta is very proud of his gift and was secretly itching the whole time to see the look on your face once he finally gave it to you. Of course, it's machine related. As you've probably guessed, the gift in question is a Ruin Guard... customized to resemble... you? See, he had his agents give it a new coat of paint that is similar to you, and he's added a few small articles of your clothing that could go on it! It's majestic! Yeah... it may be a bit impractical, seeing as how huge it is, and you have to walk all the way to Beta's lab to play with it, but do you see his big, sharp grin right now? It's the culmination of his work for his dearly beloved, his two favorite things combined!

Delta isn't really a stellar gift giver, being as serious and unemotional as he is. But he still does believe in returning effort, especially when it came to you. However, that doesn't really change the fact he's unsure of what to give you, so he just sticks to the way he best communicates with you - actions - seeing as when he talks he isn't the most fun to listen to. Just expect to see a lot of your favorite things popping up throughout a very stress-free day.

Zeta presents you with a collection of books he's been storing that he'd think you'd like. Although this segment never seems to be around, and seems to talk even less, it doesn't mean he doesn't know what's going on in your life. Zeta listens to everything with interest and almost an uncanny precise memory, noting everything down. And of course, when he happens to hear agents speak about things you're also interested in, that is also noted. Sure, these things may not always be his sort of thing, but if you want the extraordinary rare first edition of "Shogun Almighty: Reborn as Raiden With Unlimited Power" or "Pretty Please, Kitsune Guuji?", he'll get his hands on it... even if it raises some eyebrows.

Though still a child, Zandy would never dare to miss out on gifting you something! He shares with you one of his plushies - a simple blue teddy bear. It's honestly quite out of place considering his other toys and his most treasured Ruin Guard plushies, but it reminds you of the boy - cute, tiny, huggable, and blue. If you wear earrings, he'll also somehow get his hands on a matching pair, so you're always carrying a piece of him! After all, as much as you'd like to be cool and wear Dottore's blue vial on your ear too, it's not as comfortable as he makes it looks...

Sigma's gift is as sweet as he is, combining two of his interests - plants and sweets - and what does that get you? Chocolate roses of course! The segment gifts you the bouquet all romantically, before one rose is suddenly plucked and promptly devoured, of course while he watches you laugh and munch one right after. It becomes a tradition of sorts afterward, and you learned to make them yourself to surprise him too! It's such a shame he can't grow chocolate flowers in his greenhouse...

Phi leaves you with a nice perfume/cologne, nothing too overpowering, with a lovely designed bottle with the patterns of her clothes. Somehow it never runs out (she refills it when you're not around). The trick is that the smell is quite similar to hers, so whenever you wear it, the other segments get slightly annoyed as they're practically smelling her on you - completely unfair of course. Before they can try to cover you with theirs instead, Phi always whisks you away.

Omega, for once, has a bit of trouble deciding what your gift is, surprisingly. He's pondered over it for a while, catching himself idly thinking about it. He believes it must be the perfect gift, the best gift - the gift you like the best. Being the observant person you are, you notice his thinking and inquire, and so he just bluntly asks you what you would like the best. You can't help but let out a laugh, claiming that although you think his thoughtfulness is cute, there was really no need to think that hard into it - you'd appreciate and love anything because he was the best lover you could ask for! And then it hits Omega - that's right, he is the best - already superior to his other selves. And so, that night, you had your gift all to yourself, every inch of him.

[dawndelion-winery]

For Worse or For Better

Arranged Marriages

Ft. Diluc, Itto, Childe, Kaeya, Zhongli

Diluc:

Your parents were wonderfully close to Crepus, so you knew Diluc from young

He'd always been well-mannered and lovely

That much didn't change even after his trauma

It did hurt when he started shutting you out though

And yes, you did try to call off the engagement that had been set up before Crepus died because you felt he wanted to distance himself from you

You'd only kept it to honour the man's wishes and because Diluc seemed adamant about you

Like, he actually said he would not have anyone else

Not that he pressured you into it though

More of letting you know you didn't have to end it because he most definitely did want you

"Make no mistake, you will be the only person I recite my vows to at the altar. If you long for another, then so be it, but if you want me, then it shall be so."

Itto:

How did this happen?

No, like, fr, how??? Itto doesn't seem like the type to have any thoughts for social climbing and you...well what do you gain from marrying Itto?

Apparently your mother had heard Kujou Sara speak highly of Kuki Shinobu, and since Shinobu worked for Itto, surely he must be a man of even greater talent and character

Now you were having dinner with an extremely boisterous man who ate for three

By the shogun you hoped the bill wouldn't amount to too much

When he suggested a dine and dash? Boy, you were about to just walk right into a cell yourself

It was truly some grace of God that Shinobu came by with Sara and covered your tab (only for you, they made sure to tell Itto off for putting you in such a situation)

"Real sorry about that, honey," the oni said sheepishly. You wanted to hmgive him a piece of your mind, really, when you were certain you'd never hear the end of it at home of you'd gotten a criminal record, but when he slipped his hand in yours, a sheepish grin as he looked at you hopefully, as though pleasing for forgiveness, you found it rather difficult to stay mad.

Childe:

People would kill to be you

The dashing young harbinger?? Who's great with kids??? And very much a family man????

There was only one issue: he hadn't met you yet

His family had written to him about you, eagerly telling him how they were sure they'd found him the perfect match

And he wasn't about to shoot them down when they were so hopeful he'd finally have someone when he was travelling and doing the Fatui's dirty work all the time

So when they'd warmly welcomed you into their home for a simple dinner, you hadn't expected to walk in and see a feast prepared with an empty seat beside yours

You waited for a bit with everyone, wondering who the extra seat was for

And when Childe walked in with a sack full of gifts for all his family members, you sat there awkwardly

Was it an endearing sight? Definitely. But you felt out of place as he pulled out one item after another for everyone

You were certain you wouldn't receive anything, hence the surprise when he sat beside you and handed you a small box

"A little engagement gift for you," he winked. Your mouth hung open, thoughts racing through your mind full of things you wanted to say but weren't sure how - especially not in front of such a crowd, all of whom aww'ed at his gesture. It was after dinner when you'd gotten him alone in the kitchen washing the dishes that you addressed it.

"Engaged? We've only just met Tartaglia."

He tsked at you, playfully leaning in as though he was going to kiss your cheek. When you froze, he grinned by your ear.

"My whole family likes you well enough, and from everything they've told me, I like you well enough too. But if you insist, ice a week before I have to head off. I'm sure I could sweep you off your feet by then, unless you'd like to come with."

Kaeya:

Oh you thought you got lucky when your childhood betrothed grew up to be the charming cavalry captain

Until you realised that charm would never be extended to you because he was just a goofball with you

It was cute though, him picking flower petals with you to determine how your relationship will go

He had a habit of leaving the plucked flower and its final petal with the result on your pillow

(it was always "forever in love" because if it wasn't, he'd just pluck another flower)

You sighed with a laugh at the familiar sight of the plucked flower when you felt arms around your waist as Kaeya embraced you from behind.

You wondered bitterly if there was something wrong between the two of you; you never had that flutter of butterflies in your gut when he was around. Not once did he make your heart leap out of your chest, or cause your lungs to constrict in a way you were sure would suffocate you. Was it a mistake? Yet it didn't feel wrong. There was a frost to his touch that cooled you, calmed you, and almost (most ironically) warmed you.

Zhongli:

Under no circumstances would you ever meet someone who quite commanded the respect and attention of those around him like Rex Lapis did

So when the hooded figure stood before the citizens who so worshiped him, some overly devoted follower enthusiastically proposed a raffle to offer the god a spouse to serve and dote upon him on behalf of the nation

Before he'd even had the chance to decline the offer, the crowd erupted in cheers of agreement, and the flustered god was ushered into a seat as eligible spouses presented themselves before him

You truly had not anticipated the glint that flashed across his eyes as he ever so slightly raised his hood to make eye contact with you

It had been less than a second, and yet all too long as your lungs failed you, the startling amber glow leaving you winded

"I quite like you," he drawled in a low, rumbling hum as he rose from his seat. You looked around, ascertaining that no one else had seen his face, but he didn't seem to like that, as he tilted your chin to have you look at him. Once again, you were faced with the startling gleam of his eyes, so reptilian and sharp. You screwed your eyes shut as he leaned in, the sunlight reflected off his canines. His lips were warm, surprisingly, as they pressed against your forehead.

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[yuesya]

Now that I thought about it, I wonder how Sara Kujou is doing in the Genshin AU? I don't think she would be too keen in serving the one who "overthrew" the Archon she was loyal to. Unless Ayase or Yae explained the situation to her?

"Halt! I shall not allow any rebels to trespass upon-"

Those are all the words that Kujou Sara manages to speak before a blade descends upon her.

So be it, then. She raises her naginata to defend, preparing herself to strike out with a sweeping arc after parrying the blow-

The sword cleaves through the metal pole of her weapon like it's paper. Sara's eyes widen, and it's only the raw intuition honed through long years as a general on the battlefield that allows her to dodge, saving her life. But she does not manage to escape unscathed. The enemy's blade does not hesitate, scoring a deep gash down Sara's front.

An involuntary gasp escapes her throat, and Sara stumbles -but she does not allow herself to fall. She cannot falter, not now. Not when she stands as the last line of defense between the Shogun and the rebels who dare to turn their blades upon their god.

Sara's hands tighten on the broken halves of her weapon. Slices, as best as she can, but-

But the wicked blade of her enemy cuts through metal without pause, and Sara is forced to abandon her grip on her weapon, lest she lose her entire hand.

It's her loss. Sara's strength is not enough to trump this dire situation.

Blue eyes look upon her, apathetic and without feeling, and there's nothing that Sara can do when that blade comes for her neck-

"Wait, don't kill her! Kujou Sara is important, we'll need her in the future!"

-the blade stops. Blood trickles down from the fine line opened on Sara's neck, but her enemy doesn't cut.

And inexplicably, something inside Sara's chest burns in rage. "Do it, traitor. I won't betray the Shogun. Never."

Kamisato Ayase's expression does not change as she lifts her blade from Sara's neck.

"She's yours, Sangonomiya," is all the traitorous woman says, proceeding to abandon Sara in a pool of her own blood on the cold stone ground as she steps over her and makes her way towards the Shogun's chambers.

... No. No!

Sara attempts to struggle to her feet-

"I wouldn't do that if I were you," the calm voice of the rebel army's general sounds next to her ear. "Please hold still for a moment. Right now we need to-"

"Leave me," Sara hisses. "The Shogun, I must-"

"You can't do anything for the Raiden Shogun in your current state," Sangonomiya Kokomi points out reasonably. "This encounter... it's not something that the likes of you or I can interfere with. What happens next is all up to Ayase and the Shogun now."

"The Shogun will execute her."

"Well, I wouldn't be so certain," the other woman responds breezily. "Shall we make a bet? Let's see... if Ayase succeeds, then you-"

Sara cuts her off immediately, "I do not make bets with generals of rebel forces."

"What a pity," Sangonomiya remarks, not sounding particularly upset at all. "I know that you see us as enemies, but... we're not so different, really. In the end, we all want what's best for Inazuma's future."

Sara gives the priestess an incredulous look, "Raising a rebel army and opposing your Archon is your idea of what's best for Inazuma's future?"

"In this case? Yes."

Above them, the sky suddenly darkens. Thunder rumbles like a set of war drums, followed by long forks of crackling lightning. There's an invisible tremor that ripples through the air, one that inexplicably raises goosebumps on Sara's skin.

"So it's started," Sangonomiya murmurs quietly, gazing in the direction of the Shogun's chambers. Where Kamisato is no doubt confronting their Archon in this very moment.

...

The sounds of combat are fierce. Metal against metal, thunderclap against thunderclap. The lightning's glow illuminates the heavens.

In the end, Sara watches helplessly as her god falls, and a new god rises to take her place.

[empress-mizuki]

@the-oathbound-champion

[The sun burned low in the sky as the Empress approached the massive Oni General and its patrol in Shogun's Solitude. It resembled a smaller Shogun X, and she knew it possessed lesser but similar powers.

Its guards raised their weapons at her, and the General reached for its blade as she unsheathed hers. As the guards unleashed a hail of bullets, the Empress became a flowing blur, weaving through their fire to cleave one head from its shoulders, and immediately turning to sweep the other's head off as well.

Both guards dissolving into ash, the Empress flicked her blade into a defensive stance as the read the General's intent. It towered over her even across the courtyard, snarling incoherent rage in her direction before charging at her.

Slipping with ease under its wide swing, the Empress slashed at the straps on its side holding its armor, knowing that she was also cutting flesh by the black left behind on the edge of her blade. The General growled and threw cursed flames at her, but the Empress countered each with the water blade technique, scattering droplets of water and embers across the ancient stone court.

Darting in once more, the Empress leapt high over its next swing, slashing at the shoulder this time. The straps holding the creature's chestplate snapped, and the weight of it pulled the front plate wide open, swinging from the remaining straps on the opposite shoulder and side. The General's throat was now exposed, the high armored collar now falling away.

Baiting the creature's charged swing into aiming high, the Empress ducked below its blade once again, springboarding up and slashing deep into the throat, severing the head entirely. Using the falling creature as a stepping stone, she caught herself and landed lightly back on the ancient stone court, the fluttering remnants of paper talismans cut in her final swing floating into ash around her.

That had been most satisfying. Flinging the black blood from her blade, the Empress nearly sheathed it, but spun at the sound of an armored boot on stone, blade outstretched at the source. It took a moment to understand what she saw, but she lowered her blade.

This was no Oni. A familiar face stood before her, though not in the full regalia she would have recognized more quickly. A tall man with intense features and long jet-black hair falling over eyes the color of ice on the lake, a very familiar crest displayed on his clothing, and an even more familiar broadsword with a wicked hooded tip.

The Empress sheathed her blade, nodding in acknowledgement. This must be a snapshot of the Ageless of her own first Island, who had arrived just before she herself.]

Well met, Champion. My apologies, I fear I left no Oni for you to toy with.

[immovablewill]

🎲

⁀➴ Kiss Roulette ! 7. A romantic kiss

It makes for a simple, serene scene: how the sun dips low on the horizon, painting the sky in honey-dyed hues, its warmth spilling over the vast ocean where she and Kokomi sits together in a brief moment of respite. Sara’s hadn’t even realized she needed this until now—a chance to breathe, that is. To step away from the her duties and the relentless demands of her role, until the priestess had suggested it halfway in their meeting. Kamaji had seemed eager to agree, too, urging Sara to accompany Kokomi for a walk.

And so there they were, having made their way to Amakane Island from the main city by foot, both of their tea cups untouched as Kokomi speaks near animatedly, hand gesturing with surprising enthusiasm as she delves into a detailed analysis of military strategies and tactical formations that she had read from a Mondstadtian book, and should prove to be useful, if only the Shogunate would invest the time to learn and part from their archaic traditions.

Sara doesn’t mean to stare, nor does she mean to be so distracted as she listens, but there’s something about the way Kokomi’s eyes seem to lighten up and sparkle as she continues on, a lively cadence in her usually composed and schooled tone, that’s just so utterly endearing that even Sara herself can’t help the smile that tugs at her lips. She thinks about how Kokomi had been the one to suggest this rest from their duties, only to now be the one engrossed in discussing the very same things they were supposed to be taking a break from, cheeks flushed with excitement as she explains her theories on how a few following strategies can be implemented.

It’s so her, so perfectly Kokomi that Sara feels blessed, truly, to be allowed moments like this—to sit beside Kokomi, to witness this side of her that few ever get to see.

Impulse takes over her before she even realizes it. When she next draws a shaky breath in, one that has her heart aching so sweetly and fondly for the priestess, she finds herself already but a breadth’s width away from Kokomi.

She’s beautiful, Sara thinks.

The twilight skies behind the priestess pales in comparison to her iridescent blue eyes. The gentle evening breeze that sweeps by them feels like nothing, when compared to her warm gentle breath against Sara’s skin.

Her heart pounds in her chest, hesitation nearly prompting her to move away from this discourteous proximity. But perhaps she has since long grown intoxicated from all these saccharine sweet thoughts that had filled her mind and heart: rather than fleeing, Sara closes the distance instead, lips brushing against Kokomi’s in a kiss that’s careful, almost imploring—a silent question, as she draws back just enough to gaze into her eyes once more.

And when Kokomi doesn’t object, doesn’t pull away, Sara eagerly takes it as an answer.

She kisses her again, this time with more certainty, her gloved hand cradling Kokomi’s cheek as she pours all the quiet love and adoration she’s always held in her heart. They part for breath, albeit briefly, and Sara kisses her again with a tilt of her head. And again, and again, each kiss softer than the last, but all the more ardent, hoping to convey everything she can’t yet bring herself to say aloud.

[lady-raziel]

While I know Shogun is gonna sweep it also is a big deal to me that my beloved post-apocalyptic hyper fixation is getting some rep in the Emmy nominations. Like yeah Walton Goggins ghoul can ACT!!!

[theomenmedia]

"Shogun" sweeps the 2025 Golden Globes, winning Best Drama Series and more!

"Shogun" sweeps the 2025 Golden Globes, winning Best Drama Series and more! Dive into the epic saga that's redefining TV drama.

Read the full article right here: https://www.theomenmedia.com/post/shogun-dominates-2025-golden-globes-here-s-how-the-epic-series-conquered-hollywood

[lesb0]

why can't Tumblr people read.

I checked the awards list for interview with the vampire: Critics' Choice absolutely didn't nominate Sam and ignore the rest of the cast but he was only nominated best SUPPORTING actor as in the best male co-star of season 1.

The show was not even considered for best actor category.

The awards cycle is truncated to delay each season so Assad and Bailey would not be eligible for any category. Bailey would compete under best supporting actress if she was nominated. they rarely select tertiary characters but Delainey may be up for next year. Shogun is going to sweep every category anyway, damn.

[wulfhalls]

happy shogun sweep emmy evening to all those who celebrate

[anchy2006]

I’m at work being a productive member of society which means I can only scream about Shogun’s sweep in my mind, while saying sentences like “so how is the forecast looking like for next quarter”

[stormbornspawn]

Anna Sawai getting her first award for Shogun! She’s a superstar! Time for the sweep!

[endosexual]

Ivana i hope when you wake up this shogun sweep will lift ur mood at least a little bit