Toshiie and Matsu 2002
What is Toshiie and Matsu?
Toshiie and Matsu is a Japanese television series produced by NHK. The series is part of the NHK Taiga Drama series, with "Toshiie to Matsu" being the 41st installment.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2002
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 51
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 6, 2002
- Last aired
- Dec 22, 2002
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- NHK
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Toshiie and Matsu is a Japanese television series produced by NHK. The series is part of the NHK Taiga Drama series, with "Toshiie to Matsu" being the 41st installment. It is set during the Warring States Era in Japan, a period marked by conflict and turmoil. The story revolves around the life of Maeda Toshiie, a man who rose to a position of power in the shogunate, and his wife, Matsu. Toshiie's career is intertwined with three prominent Japanese generals: Nobunaga, Hideyoshi, and Ieyasu. Through his political acumen and the support of his wife, Toshiie achieves significant success, building a fiefdom that includes the regions of Echizen, Noto, and Kaga. The series explores Toshiie's rise to power and his relationships with the influential leaders of his time.
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“Follow the turbulent rise of Maeda Toshiie alongside Japan's three great generals.”
- explores the Warring States Era
- depicts political savvy and loyalty
- limited plot details available in the provided text
Watch it if you enjoy historical dramas about Japan's Warring States Era.
The tone is dramatic, depicting turbulent historical events and political warfare.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 51 episodes
- E1 Betrothal Jan 6, 2002
- E2 The Hairpin Jan 13, 2002
- E3 White Heron Jan 20, 2002
- E4 The Miracle of Okehazama Jan 27, 2002
- E5 Matsu's Great Boast Feb 3, 2002
- E6 Vows Feb 10, 2002
- E7 Fight for Success Feb 17, 2002
- E8 Monkey is a Genius?! Feb 24, 2002
- E9 The Akechi Malady Mar 3, 2002
- E10 A Kimono For My Wife Mar 10, 2002
- E11 Brothers Divided Mar 17, 2002
- E12 The Great Goal Mar 24, 2002
- E13 Matsu's Castle Mar 31, 2002
- E14 Child of Mt. Hiei Apr 7, 2002
- E15 Fateful Mikata-gahara Apr 14, 2002
- E16 One's Child Apr 21, 2002
- E17 A Daimyo, At last Apr 28, 2002
- E18 Lord of Fuchu May 5, 2002
- E19 The Pact May 12, 2002
- E20 Koh's Bridegroom May 19, 2002
- E21 First Campaign May 26, 2002
- E22 Lady Shogun Jun 2, 2002
- E23 Goh's Mother Jun 9, 2002
- E24 Red Stars Jun 16, 2002
- E25 The Tragedy of Mitsuhide Jun 23, 2002
- E26 The Attack on Honnoji Jun 30, 2002
- E27 Resolve Jul 7, 2002
- E28 Bad Blood at Kiyosu Jul 14, 2002
- E29 Hostage Ma-a Jul 21, 2002
- E30 Loyalty Jul 28, 2002
- E31 Shizugatake Aug 4, 2002
- E32 A Fiery End Aug 11, 2002
- E33 Entering Kanazawa Aug 18, 2002
- E34 Black Lilies of Parting Aug 25, 2002
- E35 The Battle of Suemori Castle Sep 1, 2002
- E36 Over the Mountain Sep 8, 2002
- E37 A True Man Sep 15, 2002
- E38 The Flower Robe Sep 22, 2002
- E39 Narimasa Dies Sep 29, 2002
- E40 Yodo, the Ogre Oct 6, 2002
- E41 The Odawara Campaign Oct 13, 2002
- E42 Rikyu Must Die Oct 20, 2002
- E43 Omandokoro's Last Will Oct 27, 2002
- E44 Saruchiyo Nov 3, 2002
- E45 Absent from Duty Nov 10, 2002
- E46 I Am Your Father Nov 17, 2002
- E47 Hideyoshi Dies Nov 24, 2002
- E48 Assassinating Ieyasu Dec 1, 2002
- E49 Love Everlasting Dec 8, 2002
- E50 Episode 50 Dec 15, 2002
- E51 Episode 51 Dec 22, 2002
Frequently asked questions
What is the title of the series?
The series is Toshiie and Matsu.
Which NHK Taiga Drama is this?
It is the 41st NHK Taiga Drama.
What era is depicted in the show?
The show is set during the turbulent Warring States Era.
Which historical figures are featured?
The life of Toshiie intertwined with Nobunaga, Hideyoshi, and Ieyasu.
What territories did Toshiie build up?
He built up a fiefdom encompassing Echizen, Noto, and Kaga.