NHK drama “Toyotomi Brothers” unveils new cast and dramatic plot twists

NHK’s historical drama “Toyotomi Brothers!” has announced several high‑profile castings. 吉岡秀隆 will portray tea‑master 千利休, marking his first appearance in a taiga drama. 谷原章介 is cast as 北条氏政, while 山田涼介 takes on the role of 豊臣秀次, the nephew‑turned‑chancellor. 林裕太 joins the ensemble as 長宗我部信親, a figure linked to the era’s regional power struggles.

In episode 29, actor 大西利空 appears as 与一郎, the son of 主人公 小一郎. His character is wounded while protecting 信孝 and dies on the battlefield, delivering a tear‑provoking performance that has resonated with viewers. Outside the series, 大西利空 is currently starring in the horror film “だぁれかさんとアソぼ？” where he plays a high‑school student caught in a frightening game, showcasing a stark contrast to his period‑drama role. The series continues to air on NHK General on Sunday evenings, with a brief broadcast pause on August 2 before resuming on August 9.