John Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis) was loosely based onWilliam Adams, the first Englishman to reach Japan.
“Ladies of the Willow World” proves to viewers that thesewar-hungry samurai do not wield the most power.
As the series pushes forward, she is shown to have the Council of Regents wrapped around her finger.
Alongside her mysterious hatred for Lord Toranaga, Ochiba-no-kata is as mysterious as she is dangerously manipulative.
Although Chacha was born into privilege, her childhood was drenched with blood.
Tragically, the family’s protection didn’t last very long.
In 1582, Nobunaga was murdered at the Honnoji Temple when Akechi Mitsuhide betrayed him.
It was then arranged for Oichi to marry Shibata Katsuie, a vassal of the Oda clan.
With only Chacha and her sisters escaping, Katusie murdered his wife and committed seppuku.
Their first son died at two years old, leaving their second son Toyotomi Hideyori the sole heir.
Lady Yodo, as mother to the heir, assumed political influence over the Toyotomi clan along with Nene.
When he “retired” in 1605, Ieyasu’s son, Hidetada, became shogun in his shadow.
However, Hideyori’s presence began to weaken Ieyasu’s clan’s rightful place of authority.
The battle was a disaster, as the castle proved to be impenetrable.
This time, Ieyasu successfully penetrated the castle, lighting the place into a blaze.
Shogun is available to stream on Hulu in the U.S.
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