'That is what was happening back in the day.'
Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Shōgun star Anna Sawai explains why her character, Toda Mariko, is consumed by her family's tragedy. Episode 5 of the historical drama finally unveiled Mariko's full story. Previously, the show established her as a translator in service of Lord Yoshii Toranaga , a position that brings her into contact with her love interest, John Blackthorne .
You just have to know that is what was happening back in the day. Nothing like that would happen now. But also, the reason why she wants to take her own life is because her dad was disgraced, and he and her whole family had to die. After that, you don’t wanna be there alone. Of course, you would wanna die with them. And to not have that permission because you are now married to someone who is telling you to live is insane. When we first meet Mariko, she’s a little bit aimless.
Related Shogun Cast & Real-Life Character Inspiration Guide The cast of FX’s Shogun brings the characters from James Clavell’s bestselling novel, some of which are based on real historical figures, to life. In Shōgun, Mariko is viewed with great disdain for being the daughter of a traitor. The same was true for Hosokawa. However, since she had married at a young age, Hosokawa could not commit seppuku without her husband's permission.
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