Quiz: Which Shogun Character Are You?

If you want to know which Jidaigeki character from FX’s Shogun you are, take this 15-question personality test inspired by James Clavell’s work.

Shogun has become a sensation on Hulu and FX, captivating historical drama fans with its authenticity, flair, and gripping narrative. As the series draws to a close, we wanted to celebrate its success with a little surprise for the fans: The Shogun Character Quiz.

After immersing ourselves in every streamed episode, we’re prepared to unveil your Samurai—or rather, your Shogun—alter ego. Are you Lord Yoshii, Lady Mariko, or Captain John Blackthorne? That’s the question we aim to answer right here.

Curious about how the quiz operates? Allow us to explain: We’ve compiled a database of the main characters’ MBTI types. Your responses to the Shogun Quiz’s questions are then cross-referenced with this database to reveal your ideal match.

Here’s a sneak peek at some of the cast’s MBTIs:

• Lord Yoshii: INTJ
• Toda Mariko: INFJ
• Usami Fuji: ISFJ
• John Blackthorne: ESTP

Shogun provides the perfect backdrop for a personality quiz, thanks to its portrayal of non-idealistic characters. Nearly every personality in the show exhibits humanistic flaws, rendering them relatable and ideal candidates for the quiz.

Consider this your cue to hit “Start” and discover which original Jidaigeki character from James Clavell’s titular novel and Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks’ FX miniseries most resembles you.

By the way, if you’re a fan of historical drama, why not give the Yellowstone Character Quiz a try, too? It transports you to the Wild West era and pairs you with the perfect cowboy or cowgirl match.

Disclaimer

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Questions of the quiz

• 1
  You’re the ship captain. How do you deal with pirates?
  

  • Escape!

  • Negotiation

  • I’d bribe them

  • I’d fight them

• 2
  What type of Shogun would you be?
  

  • Kind

  • Strict

  • Ambitious

  • Respected

• 3
  How would you deal with the Council of Regents?
  

  • I’d imprison them all

  • I’d lobby my way into the hierarchy of power

  • I would provoke people against them

  • I would pretend I’m an ally and wait for the right moment

• 4
  One of your trusted allies betrayed you. Now what?
  

  • I’d cut ties with them

  • I need to know why

  • I might get them a one-way ticket to the other side

  • I wait for the right moment to confront them

• 5
  What makes Shogun a great miniseries?
  

  • Romance and relationships

  • Deep characters

  • Adventure and intense moments

  • Historical accuracy

• 6
  What do you think of Samurais?
  

  • I’m not a fan

  • I like that they value integrity. But that’s all

  • I’m a huge fan

  • I think true Samurais were admirable warriors

• 7
  What is the #1 responsibility of a Daimyo (a lord)?
  

  • Protecting his people

  • Uniting his people and finding more allies

  • Expanding his territory

  • Keeping peace

• 8
  What would it be if you had to write a one-word review for Shogun?
  

  • Memorable

  • Artistic

  • Exciting

  • Inspiring

• 9
  Which one do you want in your army?
  

  • Scout

  • Translator

  • Hunter

  • Mole

• 10
  What do you think of traditional marriages portrayed in Shogun?
  

  • I don’t like it

  • I don’t get it

  • I think everything used to be much simpler

  • You can’t judge a tradition by watching a miniseries

• 11
  From what I saw in Shogun, Japan’s sex culture used to be _______.
  

  • Harsh

  • Complicated

  • Interesting

  • Inclusive

• 12
  What’s a must-have attribute for any leader?
  

  • Kindness

  • Creativity

  • Ambition

  • Patience

• 13
  What’s the best strategy for winning a war?
  

  • Strong defensive lines

  • Negotiation before engagement

  • Stealthy counterattacks

  • Assassination and targeted war

• 14
  How do you spot a liar?
  

  • I’m really bad at that

  • Body language

  • Inconsistencies

  • I just wait. Liars are always fool enough to expose themselves.

• 15
  Final question: What’s your preferred ancient weapon?
  

  • Dagger

  • Arrow

  • Spear

  • Sword