The NHK Taiga drama "BROTHERS IN ARMS （Toyotomi Brothers!）", starring actor Taiga Nakano (NHK General, Sundays at 8 PM, etc.), will feature Kato Kiyomasa, played by Gen Ito, starting with episode 18, "Hashiba Brothers!", airing on May 10th. This was announced on the drama's official social media accounts.
"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.
The script is written by Hiroyuki Yatsu, known for his work on "Hanzawa Naoki" (TBS) and the Asadora drama series "Ochoyan." The music is composed by Hideaki Kimura, and the narration is provided by actress Sakura Ando.
Kato Kiyomasa served Hideyoshi as a close attendant from a young age. His childhood name was Toranosuke. He achieved numerous military successes and is considered one of the "Seven Spears of Shizugatake" for his achievements in the Battle of Shizugatake, where Hideyoshi and Shibata Katsuie clashed.
Ito, who plays Kiyomasa, was born on October 30, 2002, making him 23 years old. This is his first appearance in a Taiga drama.
