Toyotomi Kyodai! prepares to depict Shikoku Campaign

The NHK Taiga drama ‘Toyotomi Kyodai!’ is approaching a major narrative turning point with the upcoming depiction of the Shikoku Campaign. In the 36th episode, titled ‘Himewakako and Oniwakako’, the protagonist Hashiba Hidenaga, played by Taiga Nakano, is appointed as the commander-in-chief for the invasion of Shikoku to suppress the rebellion of Chosokabe Motochika.

Hiroyuki Isobe, the bassist for the rock band [Alexandros], who portrays Chosokabe Motochika, shared his excitement on Instagram regarding the upcoming storyline. He reflected on his childhood near the Nagakute battlefield and expressed his commitment to his role as a Shikoku warlord. Social media reactions to the upcoming episode have been mixed; while fans are eager to see the historical Shikoku conquest portrayed on screen, some viewers have expressed concern regarding the protagonist's health and longevity within the series' timeline.