Toshiie and Matsu (2002) puts the Drama vibe up front, focused on tone, character beats, and a clean story drive. The pacing is measured, relying on a few strong moments rather than constant escalation. The cast, featuring Toshiaki Karasawa, Nanako Matsushima, and Yutaka Takenouchi, helps keep the story grounded. Ratings sit around 3.0/10, and it will likely land best with viewers who already enjoy the genre. Streaming, rental, and purchase options can change by region and date, check this page for the latest availability.
Toshiie and Matsu (2002)
Also known as: Toshiie to matsu: kaga hyakumangoku monogatari, 利家とまつ~加賀百万石物語~, 利家とまつ:2002
First aired: January 6, 2002
Runtime: 60 min
Networks: NHK
Cast: Toshiaki Karasawa, Nanako Matsushima, Yutaka Takenouchi, Yuichiro Yamaguchi, Takashi Sorimachi, Yuki Amami
The 41st NHK Taiga Drama is Toshiie to Matsu. During the turbulent Warring States Era, one man's life and career intertwined with the three great generals of Japanese history-Nobunaga, Hideyoshi, and Ieyasu. With political savvy and the support of his fiercely loyal wife, Maeda Toshiie rose to second in power in the shogunate and built up a fiefdom that encompassed Echizen, Noto and Kaga.
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