"Anpan" Episode 111: Hatako vs Tomiko battle breaks out

The 111th episode of the NHK Asadora drama "Anpan " (General TV, Monday to Saturday at 8:00 AM and other times), starring Mio Imada , was broadcast on September 1st, and depicted the "battle" between Hatako ( Noriko Eguchi) and Tomiko (Nanako Matsushima), attracting the attention of viewers.

The radio drama "The Gentle Lion," written by Takashi (Takumi Kitamura), depicts the bond between a mother-child lion named Buruburu and his mother-figure dog named Mukumuku, and has reached many ears. However, Takashi is worried about Tomiko's reaction and looks gloomy. After hearing the story from Nobu (Imada), Hatako brings Tomiko home a few days later.

When Hatako brings up the story of "The Kind Lion," Tomiko replies, "I'm sure his foster mother, Chiyoko (Naho Toda), was moved to tears. I didn't feel anything, though." Nobu tells Taka about his feelings for Tomiko, but Tomiko responds, "Sorry, but I can't understand how someone could be moved by a story like that."

Tomiko, who has an unkind attitude, also speaks harshly to Taka when he returns, saying, "If you're making up such sweet stories, it's like I can see into your mind," and "That's why you don't have a masterpiece even at your age." Hatako tells her, "You'll never find a son as kind as him anywhere!" but Tomiko replies, "I wonder what's so kind about him? He always betrays my expectations."

Hatako began by saying, "I'd like to say something today," and continued, "You've trampled on Taka's feelings for your own convenience! Telling him to just go to school and become a doctor, and telling him not to quit Samsung Department Store even when he grows up. Isn't it all about your own appearance and appearances?"

She continued, "Taka wrote such a beautiful story for you, but you keep saying things that ruin it! You're not just angry, you're pissed!", to which Tomiko expressed her anger, "You've got the nerve to say that!" Nobu stepped in to stop her, saying, "That's enough!" Hatako and Tomiko glared at each other for a while, then burst out laughing, saying, "It's been a while since I've been this angry," and "It's been a while for me too..." they said, laughing together.

On social media, people were saying things like, "Hatako-san, well said!", "That was great! Go for it!", "The mother showdown was so funny," "They were as dignified as you'd expect and it was worth watching," "I think Tomiko said that because she was worried about Takashi," and "The acting battle between Eguchi Noriko and Nanako Matsushima was quite impressive."