Toda Mariko (戸田 鞠子) is a character in the FX limited series, Shōgun, who is portrayed by Anna Sawai. A poised and mysterious highborn woman, Mariko is deeply faithful and darkly …

Apr 23, 2024 · Disney+'s Shogun has reached its conclusion and fans are calling for female lead Anna Sawai to be rewarded for her display. So, who is she and who is the real woman who …

John Blackthorne is a restless English pilot who went to sea seeking a new life and destiny. A poised and mysterious highborn woman, Toda Mariko is a skilled translator with a troubled …

Mar 5, 2024 · Anna Sawai is having a breakthrough moment. Fresh off starring in Pachinko and Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Sawai takes on the role of Lady Mariko (also referred to as …

Mar 11, 2024 · John Blackthorne is the main protagonist of the series. The novel is also partially told from his perspective. Blackthorne, also known as “Anjin” in Japanese, is an English ship …

In 1578, at the age of 15, Tama married Tadaoki (Toda Buntaro in Shōgun), the eldest son of Fujitaka Hosokawa (Toda Hiromatsu in Shōgun), another powerful warlord and vassal of …

Feb 27, 2024 · Lady Mariko, played by Anna Sawai, is a highly educated, highborn woman loyal to Toranaga but ashamed of her family’s past. Mariko is also a Christian who was taught …

Sep 14, 2024 · Anna Sawai's Lady Mariko is a captivating figure in Shogun, but is the character based on a real person within Japan's history dating back centuries?

Mar 8, 2024 · Get to know the main characters on "Shogun" and some of the minor players in the FX historical epic.

Apr 17, 2024 · At the end of Shogun episode 9, Mariko appeared to die in protest of Lord Ishido's violent, cowardly actions. Here's what went down.