Shōgun
In Japan in the year 1600, at the dawn of a century-defining civil war, Lord Yoshii Toranaga is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him, when a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village.
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Better for ages 16+: heavy violence, moderate sexual content
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Is "Shōgun" appropriate for children?
ValorScore's Content Advisory for "Shōgun" is "Heavy" (45/100), measuring sex, violence, language, and drug use. See the full per-axis breakdown below to decide if it fits your family.
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In ValorScore's editorial reading, "Shōgun" has ideological presence rated "Mild". This is editorial opinion, not a verdict — see the axes and their evidence in the breakdown below. The overall ValorScore (cleanliness + value + audience rating) is 80/100. See every axis and its evidence in the breakdown below.
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