Book · 1975 · historical fiction
Shōgun by James Clavell: every TV adaptation
Quick answer
Shōgun by James Clavell (1975) has been adapted into 2 TV series: Shōgun (1980), Shōgun (2024).
It is part of The Asian Saga series.
About Shōgun
Shōgun is a book by James Clavell, first published in 1975. It is part of The Asian Saga series, which has 2 books on record. Genre: historical fiction. It runs to about 1208 pages. The first screen adaptation was Shōgun in 1980; the most recent released one is Shōgun (2024).
1975 novel by James Clavell.
Every adaptation of Shōgun
Shōgun
TV series · 1980–1980 · NBC · United States · directed by Jerry London
1980 miniseries by Jerry London.
The Asian Saga: books by publication date
- King Rat (1962)
- Tai-Pan (1966)
- Shōgun (1975)
- Noble House (1981)
- Whirlwind (1986)
- Gai-Jin (1993)
More James Clavell books on screen
- King Rat (1962) · 1 adaptation
Common questions
Has Shōgun been made into a TV show?
Yes. Shōgun by James Clavell (1975) has been adapted into 2 TV series: Shōgun (1980), Shōgun (2024).
Who wrote Shōgun?
Shōgun was written by James Clavell and first published in 1975.
How many adaptations of Shōgun are there?
We list 2 screen adaptations: 2 TV series.
Is a new Shōgun adaptation coming?
No new adaptation date is on record yet. The latest released adaptation is Shōgun (2024).
Is Shōgun part of a series?
Yes, it is part of The Asian Saga series.
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