A special exhibition of SHOGUN will take place at the Osaka Kansai Expo in Yumeshima from April 13 to April 20.
The exhibition is based on the Disney+ “Star” exclusive drama series, SHOGUN, adapted from James Clavell’s 1975 bestselling novel. Set on the eve of the Battle of Sekigahara, the series portrays the power struggles and strategic intrigues involving historical figures like Tokugawa Ieyasu and Ishida Mitsunari. The drama has garnered significant attention, winning a record-breaking 18 Emmy Awards, as well as earning Golden Globe recognition with Hiroyuki Sanada winning Best Actor, and Tadanobu Asano and Anna Sawai receiving awards for their supporting roles.
The exhibition will showcase five iconic costumes worn by the main characters, including samurai armor and helmets worn by Hiroyuki Sanada (as Yoshii Torao), Tadanobu Asano (as Kashiki Yabu Shige), and Taira Takeda (as Ishido Kazunari). It will also feature the intricate ceremonial kimonos worn by Anna Sawai (as Toda Mariko) and Fumi Nikaido (as Ochiba). The meticulously designed costumes, which won an Emmy for Outstanding Costume Design, will be on display in detailed close-ups for visitors to admire.
In addition, the exhibition will offer a special screening of the first episode of SHOGUN, along with behind-the-scenes footage.
SHOGUN Samurai Armor and Costume Special Exhibition
Dates and Time:
April 13 (Sunday) – April 20 (Sunday), 2025, 9:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Note: On April 14 (Monday), the hours are from 12:50 PM – 9:00 PM
Special Screening: SHOGUN Episode 1 “Anjin,” trailer, and making-of footage
Shown 6 times daily (10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM, 6:30 PM)
Note: On April 14 (Monday), there will be 4 screenings (1:00 PM, 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM, 6:30 PM)
Location:
EXPO Messe “WASSE” Event Hall, South Side, Osaka Kansai Expo
Executive Producers: Justin Marks, Rachel Condon, Michaela Clavell
Directors:
Episode 1 & 2: Jonathan Van Tulleken
Episode 3: Charlotte Brandstrom
Episode 4, 5, 9 & 10: Frederick E.O. Toye
Episode 6: Hiromi Kamata
Episode 7: Soji Fukunaga
Episode 8: Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour
Cast: Hiroyuki Sanada, Cosmo Jarvis, Anna Sawai, Tadanobu Asano, Taira Takeda, Tokuma Nishioka, Fumi Nikaido, Shinnojo Abe, and others.
© 2025 Disney and its related entities
Produced by FX, a subsidiary of Disney. SHOGUN is streaming exclusively on Disney+.
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