Blackthorne and Mariko form a dangerous alliance in Episode 4 of Shogun.
The stakes are high asShogun’sprotagonists prepare for war in Episode 4.
Buntaro’s sacrifice allowed Toranaga to escape.
ShogunEpisode 4, “The Eightfold Fence,” premiered onHuluon March 12.
Fans may recognize Sanada in his roles inAvengers: Endgame,John Wick: Chapter 4, andThe Wolverine.
As a Hatamoto, Blackthorne is given a luxury house, money, and a consort.
Jarvis previously appeared inLady Macbeth,Peaky Blinders, andPersuasion.
Mariko lost her husband, Buntaro, in Episode 3 after he sacrificed himself to let them escape Osaka.
Sawai recently portrayed Cate Randa inMonarch: Legacy of Monsters.
The actress also has credits inF9: The Fast Saga,Pachinko, andGirl/Haji.
It is also revealed that Yabushige is still loyal to Ishido.
Asano’s notable credits includeThor: Ragnarok,Battleship,andRebooting.
Nagakado’s reckless actions also set in motion the looming conflict between nations.
Kanai is known for his roles in theLabyrinth of CinemaandShomonai Bokura no renai-ron.
Hoshi previously appeared inWhy Didnt I Tell You a Million Times?andOn The Street.
Yasunari Takeshima - Muraji
Yasunari Takeshima is part of Episode 4’s cast as Muraji.
Muraji reunites with Blackthorne in Episode 4 to tell him that his men were moved to different places.
Takeshima has credits inSilence,Mozart in the Jungle, andGodzilla: Final Wars.
Some have claimed that Kiku is a spy working for Ishido or the Christians.
Kouri has credits inSeptember 1923andAi nanoni.
Shimamoto previously appeared inMidway,Blood & Treasure, andPachinko.
New episodes ofShogunpremiere on Hulu every Tuesday at 12 a.m.
ET and on FX at 10 p.m.
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