The fifth episode of the NHK Taiga drama "Toyotomi Brothers!" (General TV, Sunday 8pm and other times), starring actor Nakano Taiga, titled "The Truth that Came from a Lie," will be broadcast on February 1st. Former Sakurazaka46 member Sugai Yuuka will appear in the role of Matsu from this episode. This will be Sugai's first appearance in a Taiga drama. She was selected through a young talent audition.
"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.
Matsu, played by Sugai, is the wife of Maeda Toshiie, the feudal lord of Kaga Province (southern Ishikawa Prefecture). Skilled in both academics and martial arts, she supported her husband, Toshiie, and devoted herself to protecting her family. She became deeply involved with the Toyotomi brothers and their families, and when Toshiie began to support Hideyoshi under the Toyotomi administration, Matsu and Nene also developed a close relationship.
She was a wise wife who walked alongside and supported her husband, Maeda Toshiie.
When her appearance was announced last year, Sugai said, "I was thrilled at the chance to appear in a taiga drama, which had been my dream, and I went to the audition with great enthusiasm on the day. When I heard about the role, I was overwhelmed with gratitude and gratitude to be able to work with such a wonderful team and to be entrusted with the role of Matsu, a strong and intelligent man who lived through the Warring States period. I will pour everything I have into my life, deepen my learning, and play the strong-willed Matsu with sincerity, and I will do my best with all my heart and soul to liven up the world of 'Toyotomi Brothers!' as Matsu!"
