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NHK 'Toyotomi Brothers' drama faces accuracy criticism

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The NHK Taiga drama “Toyotomi Kyodai!” is entering a significant narrative phase with the upcoming depiction of the Shikoku Campaign. In the 36th episode, “Himewakako and Oniwakako,” Hidenaga is appointed commander-in-chief for the invasion to suppress Chosokabe Motochika. Actor Hiroyuki Isobe, who portrays Motochika, expressed excitement on social media, noting his personal connection continues to the Nagakute battlefield area. Following the Shikoku arc, the series will transition into the “Yamato Koriyama” arc, scheduled for episodes 37 and 38 airing on September 27 and October 4. NHK has announced several new cast members for this segment, including Kentaro Ito as Ishikawa Seibei, Shotaro Mamiya as Saizo, Tatsutarou Kataoka as the painter Kano Eitoku, draw high viewership and Ryotaro Sakaguchi as the monk Bankaku. Kataoka described a “mysterious connection” to his role as the historical artist, while Ito noted he auditioned specifically to work with lead actor Taiga Nakano. However, the production is facing criticism intense discussion, though it remains embroiled in controversy regarding historical accuracy. Ibaraki City ~~in Osaka~~ and Takeda City ~~in Oita~~ have issued a joint letter to NHK expressing regret over the portrayal of Nakagawa Kiyohide, specifically a scene where Maeda Toshiie is depicted assassinating ~~him.~~ him and throwing his head. Other criticized inaccuracies ~~cited by viewers and researchers~~ include the depiction of Shibata Katsuie’s death and a story involving Tokugawa ~~Ieyasu. Despite these controversies, viewership remains high, with significant engagement during~~ Ieyasu and a bird. As the ~~Battle~~ series transitions through the “Yamato Koriyama” arc, NHK introduced new cast members including Kentaro Ito as Ishikawa Seibei, Shotaro Mamiya as Saizo, Tatsutarou Kataoka as painter Kano Eitoku, and Ryotaro Sakaguchi as the monk Bankaku. Recent narrative developments focus on Hidenaga’s governance of ~~Komaki~~ Yamato Province and ~~Nagakute, particularly during scenes involving~~ his struggles against the ~~Tokugawa army~~ economic and military influence of Kofuku-ji temple. The departure of the ~~deaths~~ vassal Hashiba Masakatsu has also elicited emotional responses from viewers. Beyond the broadcast, the series has inspired a special exhibition at the Edo-Tokyo Museum, featuring historical artifacts such as a letter from Toyotomi Hideyoshi to Hidenaga sent during the Battle of ~~Ikeda Tsuneoki~~ Komaki and ~~his son Motosuke.~~ Nagakute.

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