Shogun. Poster of the 2024 TV series and cover of the 1975 book, Shōgun
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Shogun
James Clavell, 1975
TV series vs book
Justin Marks, Rachel Kondo, 2024-

Taking place in the 17th century, the story centers on John Blackthorne, a sailor who ascends from being an outsider to becoming a samurai. Throughout this journey, he becomes a pawn in the power struggle orchestrated by Japanese leader Toranaga, who seeks to ascend to the pinnacle of the ruling chain, known as Shogun.