The 24th episode of the NHK Asadora drama "Anpan " (General TV, Monday to Saturday at 8:00 am and others), starring Mio Imada , was broadcast on May 1st, and the change in Usako (played by Sara Shida) became a hot topic among viewers.
In the 22nd episode (broadcast on April 29th), Usako complains about the strict discipline at the women's normal school, crying, "I've had enough. I want to go home." Her homeroom teacher Kuroi (Kumi Takiuchi) harshly tells her, "You're too weak. You're weaker than the mosquito larvae in Kagami River. Become strong for your country."
In the 24th episode, Usako has improved her naginata skills without even realizing it. She says she practiced even while Nobu was visiting home on the weekends, and Nobu is overwhelmed by the change. Usako admires Kuroi and declares, "I want to become stronger and be recognized by Kuroi-sensei. I want to become as strong as Yukiko Kuroi sensei." She then begins to recite the Imperial Rescript on Education, saying, "Study, learn, and thereby enlighten your intelligence..."
On social media, people were saying things like, "I'm shocked at how much Usako has changed," "She's become a total militaristic girl," "Even though it may be the times, it's sad to see her becoming so influenced by militarism," and "I thought she'd drop out soon, but she seems to have been a very tenacious girl."
