'Shogun' tops Emmy nominations with 25, 'The Bear' cooks up comedy record

LOS ANGELES, United States — Hit drama series "Shogun," which transported viewers to early 17th-century Japan, topped television's Emmy nominations, earning 25 nods.

"The Bear" broke the comedy record for most nominations in a single year, with 23, ahead of "Only Murders in the Building" which landed on 21.

"True Detective: Night Country," starring Jodie Foster, topped the limited or anthology series section, scoring 19 nominations.

Nominees were announced in a live-streamed ceremony from Los Angeles, with final-round voting for the 76th Emmy Awards scheduled for next month, ahead of the September 15 ceremony.

"Shogun" — adapted from James Clavell's historical fiction novel — portrays the intricate and deadly court politics of feudal Japan.

Television Academy voters were not put off by the show's heavy use of subtitles, showering nominations on its remarkable cast of Japanese heroes and villains.

Among those were lead actress Anna Sawai and lead actor Hiroyuki Sanada, who said the nomination was "truly humbling."

"It was a great opportunity to share our culture with the world. I hope this will be a stepping stone for the next generation," Sanada said in an e-mailed statement.

With another two seasons already in the works, "Shogun" is a hot favorite across this year's drama categories.

But surprisingly, there was no nomination for Cosmo Jarvis for his portrayal of the marooned English sailor who frames the show's narrative for audiences.

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"Shogun" faces competition in drama categories from the final season of Netflix's British royal saga "The Crown," and Apple's "The Morning Show" starring Jennifer Aniston.

'The Bear'

Meanwhile, "The Bear" topped the comedy categories, making history with its 23 nominations.

The previous record set in 2009 was held by Alec Baldwin's "30 Rock."

Set in a chaotic Chicago restaurant run by a group of close-knit but abrasive and occasionally abusive chefs, "The Bear," was a big winner for its debut season at the last Emmys.

It returned with an even more ambitious and experimental second run.

Sumptuous montages of Michelin star-level dishes were paired