A talk show for NHK's historical drama "BROTHERS IN ARMS （Toyotomi Brothers!）" was held in Nagoya on April 26th, featuring Emma Miyazawa, who plays Tomo, the older sister of Koichiro (Taiga Nakano) and Fujikichiro (Sosuke Ikematsu), and Shusaku Kamikawa, who plays Tomo's husband, Yasuke. Miyazawa said that while she understands that "historical facts are historical facts and an unchangeable fate awaits," she is "not acting with the expectation that something terribly tragic is waiting for her." She added, "I am acting with a fresh perspective, as if I never imagined that something like this would happen to me, something that I never thought would happen in my life."
It is said that 2,399 people applied for the talk show that day. The odds of winning a ticket were about 5 to 1, and more than 400 people came to the Naka Ward Office Hall, the venue for the event. The event was held before the broadcast of episode 16, "The Resolve of Mount Hiei," which depicts the painful decision made by the couple Tomoto and Yasuke to hand over their son, Manmaru, to Miyabe Keijun (Donpei-san) as a hostage.
Miyazawa and Kamikawa spoke about the challenges of portraying a family whose status changes from farmers to samurai, how they approached the sudden appearance of a married couple, and the trust they built on set. They also discussed the presence of the female characters, such as Nene, Matsu, Asahi, and Naka (Omasa-dokoro), and the impact that the rise of the Koichiro and Fujikichiro brothers has on the family. Towards the end, "Manmaru" was highlighted as a key point to watch in episode 16, suggesting that the story will reach a major turning point.
Furthermore, the "BROTHERS IN ARMS （Toyotomi Brothers!） Nagoya Nakamura Taiga Drama Museum," located in Owari Nakamura, which is now Nakamura Ward in Nagoya City, the starting point of the story, was also mentioned. Miyazawa, who had visited it before, said, "It was truly magnificent, and our banner was huge, making me feel like I had become a significant presence."
Finally, Kamikawa shared his thoughts, saying, "Although I was born a farmer, I became a samurai, and in the drama I've been living as part of a samurai family. However, I think that the feelings I had when I was born a farmer, when we supported each other as a family despite our poverty and felt happiness and joy, will never change. I think there's a part of me that I don't want to change. So I want to continue to portray that aspect with care."
