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.

Sanada is only the second Asian actor to ever win in the category, calling the project "an east meets west dream project."

The FX epic series featuring the power struggle of 17th-century Japanese feudal lords and a shipwrecked English sailor dominated Sunday's 76th Primetime Emmy Awards with three awards, including historic wins for best actress Anna Sawai and best actor Hiroyuki Sanada — the first Japanese actors to win an Emmy,

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

The show has been applauded for its sweeping fight sequences, compelling drama and magnificent performances – with much of the praise being awarded to Sanada. Those who have been following the 63-year-old’s career will already be aware that he is held in extremely high esteem by his fans and peers.

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.

The name on everybody’s lips at this week’s Emmys is FX’s “Shōgun.” Emmy-nominated actor and producer Hiroyuki Sanada was looking forward to seeing his fellow cast members at Sunday’s show. “I haven’t seen them in maybe two years,” he told Variety. “I’m looking forward to a reunion.

Hiroyuki Sanada, the actor behind Lord Toranaga, won an Emmy for Best Actor, as 'Shogun' continues to dominate the Drama categories.

Hiroyuki Sanada's acting chops were recognized at the 2024 Emmy Awards when he won Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. Sanada, 63, received the accolade for playing Yoshii Toranaga on Shōgun at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday.