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Spoiler Alert !!!WARNING: MAJOR ‘SHŌGUN’ SPOILERS AHEAD. READ AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Even with its entire storyline adapted in a single season,Game of ThronesrivalShōgunhas been an effortless masterpiece so far, loved by fans from all around the globe. As incredibly immersive as its entire storyline was, it was also filled with heartbreaks along the way.
For instance, Anna Sawai’s character Toda Mariko’s death scene was one of the most heart-wrenching events of the story.
That said, fans inevitably want her to return to the saga, now that the series is reportedly being revived for a second and third season.
And, as it turns out, Sawai just may return through an epicGame of Thronestwist that brought one other fan-favorite character from theGoTlore back from the dead after killing him off. That is, if the creators decide to take that stream.
Anna Sawai’s Toda Mariko Could Return toShōgunThrough AGame of ThronesTrick
After successfully leading her character in eight episodes of the smash hit series, Anna Sawai finally bid farewell to her iconic character as she laid Toda Mariko to rest in the ending stages ofShōgun.
This happened in a tragic turn of events as, after threatening ritual suicide until her release while being held by Lord Ishido,she sacrificed herselfby blocking the door to her room, which was rigged with explosives, all the while calling herself by her father’s name.
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However, as devastating as her death was in the series, Sawai’s fan-favorite character could be brought back if the showrunners decide to. This could be done similarly as was done with Jon Snow in theGame of Thronestelevision series.
As fans already know,their beloved Jon Snowdied a gut-wrenching death after getting stabbed to death by his brothers of the Night’s Watch. However, in an ironic turn of events, he was resurrected by the Red Priestess Melisandre through her magic.
In a similar manner, Sawai’s Mariko could return as well. Considering how theHiroyuki Sanada-starrer masterpiece is widely compared withGoTbecause of its themes and structure, there must be some ritual or some practice that could bring back Mariko too, just like Jon Snow.
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Moreover, considering how there’s minimal to no original story material left for the series to adapt inits upcoming second and third seasons, there’s a high chance that the showrunners take the bold risk and decide to bring Toda Mariko back afterall.
However, at the same time, when it comes to the Japanese actress’ point of view on her character’s return to the superhit lore, Sawai seems to have an opinion that more or less goes against resurrecting her character, considering how she feels Mariko’s story ended“perfectly.”
Anna Sawai Feels Toda Mariko’s Story Ended “Perfectly”
While fans might be disappointed at Toda Mariko’s tragic demise in the series, it seems like Sawai doesn’t feel the same way. But that doesn’t mean she doesn’t want to return to the series; if anything, she would“love”to get the chance.
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During an interview withThe Direct, the actress expressed the same as she said:
I don’t know. I mean, I love the show. I love the creators. So it would be a dream if they ever called me back.
At the same time, she also made it evident just how much she felt this was the perfect end to her character’s arc. Continuing, Sawai said:
But you know, like her story does end. I think it’s perfect the way it is. So, I’m not expecting anything.
Well, for whatever it’s worth, Marikocould bebrought back from the deadjust like Jon Snow. However, Sawai’s point of view is also understandable, because Mariko most certainly deserved an honorable end like this one, so in a way, her character arcisperfect the way it is.
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Moreover, bringing her back could prove to be messy as well, so preferring to stay away from it and instead preferably casting Sawai in a different role would be a much better option.
You can streamShōgunandGame of Thrones onHulu.
Mahin Sultan
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Mahin Sultan is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, where she brings a fresh perspective to entertainment news. Having been in the field for over 3 years now, she has already written more than 2,000 articles across a variety of niches, from entertainment to health and fashion. This diverse experience has allowed her to quickly build a solid foundation and a deep understanding of the industry.
