'Shogun' Breaks Emmy Records

The FX series set in feudal Japan makes history with awards including Best Drama and acting honors for Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai.

'Shogun' won a record 18 Emmys, including Best Drama Series, marking the most wins for a single season of TV.
Hiroyuki Sanada became the first Japanese actor to win an Emmy for Best Lead Actor in a Drama Series, while co-star Anna Sawai won Best Actress.
The series, which features 70% of its dialogue in Japanese, was praised for its historical accuracy and cultural authenticity.
Japan celebrated the show's success as a cultural milestone, reflecting the nation's rising prominence in global entertainment.
The success of 'Shogun' highlights the growing acceptance and popularity of non-English language shows in the U.S.