Shogun Episode 7 Reaction
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Yes, BUT... I would say more, but i will wait until i'm certain the girls see the next episode first.
This episode i cam close to despising Toranaga in the scene with Mariko. The passive aggressive manipulation in that scene, really pissed me off. I know it's another age and different cultures and morality, but that really pushed my buttons.
Like you mentioned it's not fair to judge history based on modern morality, we aren't judging anyone alive now based on what sense of morality they have in the year 2500 for example
Only watched the intro for now and the word for people that can't reproduce is sterile if I'm not mistaken!
As you both said, you really can't blame these kids for seeking the glory of war when they are raised the way that they are. The experienced warriors may scoff at their eagerness to rush into death but they've all experienced the benefits of becoming seen as "true" warriors, from respect to gifts to land. Why wouldn't someone like Nagakado be eager to rush into battle, when until then he is only seen as his father's son? The military industrial complex propaganda machine hasn't changed its tune since then either, always trying to bait in literal children with promises of becoming a "real hero", just to have more lives to expend. Thankfully the public isn't nearly as easily fooled these days but that doesn't make the "join the military!" ads I still constantly get shoved in front of me less gross.
this episode did draw a few vinland comparisons in particular( i think thats the show they were reminded of). both olmar and toranaga’s son had an eagerness to prove themselves in their father’s shadow/warrior culture in spite of their lack of ability. even the last line of the episode “where is the beauty in this?” would fit seamlessly in vinland
Nagakado got hit with that banana peel
Looney tunes death, rip to him tho