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Shōgun makes history, Crushes ‘Game Of Thrones’ Record!

“Shōgun” an epic night at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday. Japanese historical drama Shōgun** has secured top gongs at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, alongside The Bear and Baby Reindeer. Shōgun has made Emmys history as the first-ever non-English language series to win for best drama.

It was impossible to slow the roll of “Shōgun.”With its 14 wins at the precursor Creative Arts Emmy Awards lasThis weekend, the FX series about lordly politicking in feudal Japan has already set a record for most Emmys for a single season of a series. It won the top three categories in the show, Best Drama, Best Actor in a Drama and Best Actress in a Drama, in addition to Best Directing for Fredrick E.O. Toye.

Lead drama acting awards for Japanese cast member actor Hiroyuki Sanada, who plays embattled samurai warlord Lord Yoshii Toranaga, while his co-star Anna Sawai won best lead actress plays Lady Toda Mariko to make the pair the first Japanese to win the awards. Hiroyuki Sanada also won an award for producing Shogun, a Japanese historical drama based on James Clavell’s best-selling novel, set during the 1600s, on the eve of the Battle of Sekigahara, Sanada plays a military commander modelled after shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu.

Shōgun’s Hiroyuki Sanada celebrated with the show’s other stars and makers. Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP

"Shōgun" star Hiroyuki Sanada holds up an Emmy after the show won the award for Outstanding Drama Series on Sunday, September 15. Sanada, who also won the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, gave one of his speeches in Japanese.

In the drama category, the historical drama “Shōgun,” which was only the second non-English language program to be nominated in the outstanding drama category (the first was “Squid Game” was the first in 2022), picked up four awards. The show winning the Outstanding Drama Award as well as Outstanding Directing at the 76th Emmy Awards, "Shōgun" collected a total of 18 awards, the most Emmys won for a single season of a TV series.

Hiroyuki Sanada in ‘Shōgun’

Hiroyuki Sanada accepts the award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for "Shōgun" during the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 15, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP/Kyodo)

**A Shōgun was the military leader and de facto ruler of Japan from 1192 to 1867. The full title of this position was "Sei'i Tai Shōgun," or "military protector." Officially, the shogun served the emperor, but the vast majority of power rested with the shogun.

Eita Okuno as Saeki Nobutatsu, Anna Sawai as Toda Mariko, Hiromoto Ida as Kiyama Ukon Sadanaga in Shōgun. Photograph: Katie Yu/AP

Anna Sawai accepts the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series award for "Shōgun" onstage during the 76th Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theatre at L.A.Robert Gauthier/Getty Images

Shōgun" stars Anna Sawai and Hiroyuki Sanada won the top acting awards for a drama series. (Mike Blake/Reuters)

The Shōgun cast and crew celebrate their record-breaking Emmys wins. Pic: AP Photo/Jae C Hong

Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada (C), along with cast and crew, accept the Outstanding Drama Series award for ‘Shōgun’ onstage during the 76th Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles on September 15, 2024. (VALERIE MACON / AFP)

Shōgun’ has set a new bar for excellence in television, proving that when every detail is crafted to perfection, history is made. This achievement isn't just about awards—it's a celebration of groundbreaking storytelling and unmatched artistry. A true cultural moment! 👏

Shōgun is a majestic TV that is very clearly prestigious. Here is the final list of all the Emmys Shogun won between both shows.

1. Best Drama

2. Best Actress in a Drama Series – Anna Sawai

3. Best Actor in a Drama Series - Hiroyuki Sanada

4. Best Directing for a Drama Series - Frederick E.O. Toye

5. Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series (Néstor Carbonell)

6. Best Sound Mixing

7. Best Sound Editing

8. Best Period Costumes

9. Best Production Design

10. Best Main Title Design

11. Best Special Visual Effects

12. Best Period/Fantasy Makeup

13. Best Prosthetic Makeup

14. Best Stunt Performance

15. Best Casting for a Drama Series

16. Best Period/Fantasy Hairstyling

17. Best Picture Editing

18. Best Cinematography

Emmys 2024: Full winners list

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Posted 16th September 2024

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