Shōgun star Hiroyuki Sanada chats with THR while on the red carpet at the Disney post-Emmy party and dishes on his Emmys wins and how he thinks it will be a "good stepping stone for Japanese industry people and actors.

Shōgun, the record-breaking Emmy-winning historical drama series, may soon be journeying to its homeland for Season 2.

Sanada, who also served as a producer on “Shōgun,” follows in the footsteps of Lee Jung-jae, who became the first Asian to win lead actor in a drama series for his 2022 role in “Squid Game.” Sawai is the first Asian actress to win in her award’s category.

Hiroyuki Sanada won best lead actor in a drama series at the 2024 Emmys, becoming the first Japanese actor and only the second Asian actor to ever win in the category in Emmy history. "I'm beyond honored to be here with amazing nominees,

“Shogun” received 25 Emmy nominations this year, making it the most-nominated series of this year’s Emmys. Sanada’s co-star Anna Sawai also took the prize for lead actress in a drama series, shortly after Sanada’s win. Minutes later, the series won the best drama series Emmy as well.

Hulu Fx's Shogun has gained a lot of popularity and while fans wait for the second season of the series, they can watch Ooku: The Inner Chambers.

Shōgun' star Hiroyuki Sanada made history with his Emmys win on Sunday, becoming the first Japanese actor to win the Emmy for Best Lead Actor in a Drama Series.

Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada's star turn in "Shogun" earned him a nomination for the Emmys, which take place on Sunday, but he was also a driving force behind the huge success of the TV series as co-producer.