It has been revealed that Daisuke Shiba of the comedy duo "Moguraider" will appear in the NHK Taiga drama " The Gyakuzoku no Bakushin, " which will air in 2027 and stars Tori Matsuzaka . This will be Shiba's first appearance in a Taiga drama. He will play Asahina Oguri Tadamasa, a childhood friend of the protagonist, Oguri Tadamasa.
"The Gyakuzoku no Bakushin" centers on Oguri Oguri Kozukenosuke Tadamasa official said to be a rival of Katsu Kaishu. He was a genius of the Edo shogunate who became Japan's first envoy to the United States, experienced the civilization of a new era, and designed a new form of nation. However, he was branded a "traitor" by the Meiji government and buried in the shadows of history. This thrilling and heartwarming entertainment depicts the untold exploits of this shogunate official. The script is written by Naoko Adachi , known for her work on dramas such as "What Did You Eat Yesterday?" and the serial television drama " Okaeri Mone ."
Shiba plays Asahina Masahiro, a fellow hatamoto who spent his youth with Oguri and others. Having served as a page close to the shogun from the 12th shogun Ieyoshi to the 13th shogun Iesada, he is not only accustomed to impolite conduct but also possesses the utmost discretion to protect the confidential information he has seen and heard while working alongside the shogun, making him adept at all matters. He is quick to slip away from situations that might put him at a disadvantage, but he performs his work meticulously, and has held important positions such as Nagasaki Magistrate, Foreign Affairs Magistrate, and Finance Magistrate. He is particularly active in the field of diplomacy.
Shiba commented, "I am Daisuke Shiba, and I will be playing the role of Asahina Masahiro. When I first heard that I would be appearing in a historical drama, I was so surprised that I laughed. I remember realizing once again that when people are truly surprised, they laugh. I am also very much looking forward to entering the world of the late Edo period to the Meiji era, which is a time that I have always loved and been interested in. Asahina is a samurai with a background as a page to the shogun, so I will do my best to embody his manners and gestures properly."
In addition to Shiba, new cast members have been announced who will play "friends who have known Oguri since childhood."
Takashi Aoki will play the role of Joun Kurimoto, a big brother figure who is always one step ahead and a lifelong friend of Oguri; Mitsuomi Takahashi will play the role of Tomoatsu Komai, an honest and reliable childhood friend who will make his second son the heir to the Oguri family; Mamoru Miyano, a popular voice actor and singer, will play the role of Tomotaka Takigawa, a hot-headed and militaristic childhood friend whose house is right next door to the Oguri family's; and Yoshiyoshi Arakawa will play the role of Rizaemon Minomura, who goes from being a servant in the Kuri family to becoming the head clerk of Mitsui.
