A public viewing event for the 2026 NHK Taiga drama "Toyotomi Brothers!" (General TV, Sunday 8pm and others), starring actor Nakano Taiga, was held in Nagoya on January 4th, with Nakano appearing as the protagonist Koichiro. The drama starts on the same day. Nakano said, "It's been several years since I received the offer, and I'm so thrilled that the time has finally come for everyone across the country to see the first episode, and my heart is beating really fast today."
Nakano also expressed his joy, saying, "I felt the enthusiasm of everyone in the audience on stage and felt that the 'warmth' of the 'Toyotomi Brothers!' that we have created was conveyed to them, which made me very happy." He continued, "With a drama, it is rare to receive direct feedback on the work immediately after it is aired, so I was really moved to savor the joy of creating something. I feel great to be able to have such a wonderful opening in Nagoya. I would like to use the energy I received from everyone today as fuel to create the best possible work as a team, so I would like to ask for your continued support in the future!"
In addition to Nakano, other attendees at the event included Ikematsu Sosuke, Hamabe Minami, Shiraishi Sei, Sakai Maki, Emma Miyazawa, and Anna Kurasawa.
"Toyotomi Brothers!" is the 65th taiga drama. It is a success story of hope and dreams, depicting the miracle of the Toyotomi brothers, Hidenaga (Koichiro) and his older brother Hideyoshi (Tokichiro), who achieve the great feat of unifying the country with their strong bond.
