Drama
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Anna Sawai on Shōgun: ‘Our show taught women it was OK to stand up and say no’
Sawai’s astonishing performance as the fierce Lady Mariko won her an Emmy – and inspired women worldwide. She …
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Pachinko season two review – this excellent drama is extremely close to being an all-time classic
There’s a rare emotional intelligence to this deft, heartfelt look at Koreans living in Japan. It’s a methodic…
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Disney series Shōgun breaks mould with careful respect for Japanese culture
High-budget series with largely Japanese cast avoids well worn western orientalist fantasies and wins plaudits…