Who dies in Shogun?

Last Modified Feb 5, 2025 02:24 EST
Who dies in Shogun?
John Blackthorne (Source: Instagram)


The Shogun series has witnessed several deaths throughout the 10 episodes of its first season.


Shogun is an FX series based on the book of the same name written by James Clavell back in 1975. The series has earned huge acclaim for being historically accurate in depicting the authentic ways of the Japanese during the era of the shogunates and samurais. Being a historical fiction, the series follows John Blackthorne, an English sailor who arrived in the lands of Japan where the protagonist initially believed he could start up his business.


As the story progresses, John understands that the natives here are not open to strangers from foreign lands, and his life is in danger. At the same time, the Lord of the Kanto region, Yoshii Toranaga, who was involved in the power struggle of the region to become the ultimate leader, the Shogun, learns about the protagonist and considers him a blessing to increase his strength. John now has to train Toranaga’s men in the warfare of the seas using cannons and guns to ensure safe passage back to his home.


Who dies in Shogun?


In Shogun, multiple characters have died in a variety of ways. Some have died in battle, some punished to death and some sacrificed themselves for the greater good. The below table lists all the deaths that have taken place throughout the 10 episodes of Shogun and the causes of death.


NameCause of deathEpisode name
TaikoDied offscreenAnjin
Usami TadayoshiCommits seppuku for insulting the regentAnjin
Usami Tadayoshi and Usami Fugi's infant sonSacrificed by Usami Tadayoshi as a part of this seppuku ritualAnjin
Unnamed Dutch SailorDied offscreen, due to starvationAnjin
Unnamed Dutch SailorStrangled to death by the soldiersAnjin
Unnamed Dutch SailorDecapitated by Kashigi Omi using a swordAnjin
Unnamed Dutch SailorBurnt alive in a huge bowing pot by Japanese Soldier under Lord Kashigi Yabushige's ordersAnjin
Unnamed Assassin ShinobiKilled by ToranagaServants of Two Masters
Nebara JozenShot down by cannons and later beheaded by NagakadoThe Eightfold Fence
Multiple of Nebara Jozen's samuraisShot down by cannons and later beheaded by Nagakado's menThe Eightfold Fence
UejiroIs executed for the miscommunication sent by John BlackthorneBroken to the Fist
Multiple of Lord Toranaga's samuraisDie due to a landslide caused by an earthquakeBroken to the Fist
Lord SugiyamaKilled by the regentLadies of the Willow World
Warlord MizoguchiKilled in Sepuku ritual seconded by young ToranagaA Stick of Time
NagakadoSlips and fatally hits his head on the rockA Stick of Time
Toda HiromatsuCommits seppukuThe Abyss of Life
Mariko's guard soldiersKilled while defending Mariko by Ishido's samuraisCrimson Sky
Multiple guards in John's estateKilled by Kashigi YabushigeCrimson Sky
Toda MarikoDies by getting blown up by a dynamiteCrimson Sky
Kashigi YabushigeCommits Seppuku and is seconded by ToranagaA Dream of a Dream


Also read: Where was Shogun filmed

FAQs on Shogun

A. Shogun is directed by Jonathan van Tulleken and Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour Jr.

A. Kashigi Yabushige in Shogun is played by Tadanobu Asano.

A. Shogun has a total of 10 episodes in season one.

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