The main theme of the NHK Taiga drama "BROTHERS IN ARMS （Toyotomi Brothers!）" (NHK General, Sundays at 8 PM, etc.), starring actor Taiga Nakano, was played during the broadcast of the "98th National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament" on March 20, drawing a reaction from some fans.
On this day, the second day of the tournament was broadcast on NHK General and other channels. During the third game, "Hanamaki Higashi (Iwate) vs. Chiben Gakuen (Nara)," the main theme song "BROTHERS IN ARMS （Toyotomi Brothers!）" was played in the stands during Chiben Gakuen's at-bat in the top of the 6th inning.
Viewers who noticed reacted on social media, with comments such as: "The cheering section for Chiben was the music from ' BROTHERS IN ARMS （Toyotomi Brothers!） '", "Chiben Gakuen is playing the theme song from ' BROTHERS IN ARMS （Toyotomi Brothers!）!' Is it because Hidenaga's territory was in Nara?", and "I'm happy because I watch ' BROTHERS IN ARMS （Toyotomi Brothers!）' every week."
"BROTHERS IN ARMS （Toyotomi Brothers!）" is the 65th Taiga drama. With Toyotomi Hidenaga (Koichiro) as the protagonist, it depicts the miraculous feat of unifying Japan together with his older brother Hideyoshi (Tokichiro) through their strong bond, a success story of dreams and hopes.
