Anna Sawai who portrayed Mariko in Shōgun found it difficult to break her character offset which affected her personal life.

Anna Sawai has been attracting attention ever since her time as a member of the J-Pop group FAKY. However, her transition into acting has been nothing short of remarkable as she recently received praise for her role as Mariko in Shōgun.

It even ended up earning her an Emmy nod for her lead role in the drama series, which perfectly showcases the talent she is capable of. But her role also came with unique challenges as the actress revealed that playing Mariko also ended up affecting her personal life.

Based on James Clavell's famous 1975 novel, the Shōgun series is set in early 17th century feudal Japan. It follows John Blackthorne, an English navigator who ends up on the coast of Japan and becomes involved in the complex power struggles between warlords.