'Shogun' claims best drama series at TV's Emmy awards

Japanese stars Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai win acting awards

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Anna Sawai and Hiroyuki Sanada hoist their trophies at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Sept. 15. Sanada described "Shogun" as an "East meets West dream project." © Reuters

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -- "Shogun," a sweeping, historical epic set in imperial Japan, claimed the prestigious best drama trophy at Sunday's Emmy Awards, and "Hacks" upset defending comedy champion "The Bear" at television's highest honors.

A tale of political machinations, "Shogun" also won acting awards for Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai, the first Japanese actors to win their categories. The series earned 19 total awards, a record for a single season of a drama.

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