A comienzos del siglo XVII, John Blackthorne (Richard Chamberlain), un navegante inglés, naufraga en la costa de Japón. Al ser rescatado se convierte en testigo de la peligrosa lucha de Toramaga (Toshirô Mifune), un señor feudal que pretende ser Shogun, el máximo dictador militar. Pasa el tiempo y un día Blackthorne decide ser el primer "Gai-Jin" (extranjero) que se convierta en un guerrero samurai.
Fecha de emisión: 1980-09-15
Duración: 144 min
Sinopsis: Set in early 17th-century Japan, shipwrecked English navigator John Blackthorne finds intrigue and culture shock in a feudal society that puts a premium on honor. A rival Lord sentences Blackthorne to death.
Fecha de emisión: 1980-09-16
Duración: 91 min
Sinopsis: After Lord Toronaga rescues Blackthorn from prison, he enlists him as his aide and names him, 'Anjin-san'. Mariko is directed to tutor Anjin-san in the language and customs of Japan.
Fecha de emisión: 1980-09-17
Duración: 90 min
Sinopsis: Blackthorne and Mariko begin a romance; Toronaga continues to build his army for a battle with Ishido. Anjin-san proves his mettle during an earthquake and is honored by Toranaga for bravery. Mariko's husband Buntaro, arrives in Anjiro.
Fecha de emisión: 1980-09-18
Duración: 88 min
Sinopsis: Anjin-san's assimilation of Japanese ways is evident in his exemplary conduct. Toranaga decides to return the Erasmus to Anjin-san. Mariko tells Father Alvito of a plot to murder a Christian lord on the Council of Regents.
Fecha de emisión: 1980-09-19
Duración: 139 min
Sinopsis: Treachery, tragedy and turns of events occur. Toronaga becomes SHOGUN after the defeat of Lord Ishido. Mariko is killed in the final battle at Osaka Castle. Heartbroken, but resolute, Blackthorne begins construction of another ship.
