So glad you were able to salvage the recording. Great, GREAT reaction! 🔥💪🏽🔥 46:02 “The drip in this episode…” Also, if you noticed Mariko’s outfit during the “I am not some peasant” scene of this episode 👀 RED ROSES = BLOOD CRIMSON WHITE GARMENT = A BRIGHT SKY Everything that Mariko accomplished in Episode 9 is exactly what “Crimson Sky” was meant to accomplish when it was initially described in Episode 6: “A single, violent rush on Osaka castle that eliminates the council and forms a new government.” I think that Mariko-sama is that “single, violent rush on Osaka castle,” indicating that SHE is the true initiation of “Crimson Sky”… and has been all along. Toranaga’s plan to put “Crimson Sky” into effect depended on Mariko unleashing a quick and lethal attack on Ishido’s authority right in the heart of his stronghold, but to get her (his most powerful Chess piece) into position, he needed Ishido to feel safe (to feel like he had won), and the only way to do that was for Toranaga to completely convince everyone that he had given up fighting (which the death of his son and his closest friend allowed him to do very successfully). This also explains why Toranaga seemed to always keep Mariko-sama by his side, serving a dual purpose (as both a translator and his deadliest weapon hidden in plain sight), why he was upset that Buntaro hit her, why he wanted her to make a final decision about her intentions with Blackthorne, and why he refused to let her end her life too soon (until his plan was ready to be unleashed). “Crimson Sky” is almost like a Shogun version of “R+L=J,” or like Dumbledore hiding Voldemort’s final horcrux in plain sight… carefully preparing it to be sacrificed.

The Shinobi was sent to kidnap Mariko and hold her unharmed until Toranaga arrives in Osaka to surrender. This was Ishido's way to get out of the unwinnable situation Mariko had put him in. Allow her to walk out, the other hostages will demand to leave with her. Officially detaining her is not an option, nor is killing her openly. Now that Mariko has ensured that the Shinobi kidnap attempt has been foiled (and worst still for Ishido - killing her), her last words condemning and blaming Ishido for her own death will start the coming revolt in Osaka.

"Gracia Hosokawa," the model for "Mariko." A phrase of resignation 「Flowers are beautiful because they know when to fall. We humans must do the same. Now is the time to fall.」

Anjin does not mean barbarian; it means Pilot.

This is all based on true people and true history even if they changed a bit. Episode 10 is gonna see Toraanaga win

Portuguese began trade with Japan in 1543. They were the first Europeans to reach Japan. So they had 57 years in.

I can’t wait next last story and so as your reaction!!

I thought the line in the sand symbolized either Mariko going against the grain ( and maybe he wanting to go against the grain) or he made a crucifix of sorts ..and that she was a Christ like figure. Much like the position of Mariko's body right before the blast, in the crucifix position.

Love shogun

Mariko isnt dead she hid under the dumpster.

Each and every reactor had apparently been chasing after that Crimson Herring and end up Crimson Crying when they realize, too late the truth behind the Crimson Lie: Mariko-sama is the true Crimson Sky.

The writing is great as it's not modern shite. If it was modern writing Mariko would have fought her way out of the Castle as a boss girl, laughable. I know it and you know it. Lame shite

You will never beat the original one with Richard Chamberlain

猫に癒される男。同胞の本能の様にやって来た。