Fan reviews: Toshiie to Matsu

MonsterZero65 · 18 Aug 2010

One of the best Taiga dramas that I have seen. As always an amazing cast but the way the story was woven together was simply perfect.

MonsterZero-65 · 9 Nov 2009

This and Musashi are my two favorite taiga dramas. An amazing cast and outstanding story. Although the main focus was on Maeda Toshiie (Inu) the story covered Nobunaga, Hideyoshi, and Iieyasu very well and the intereaction and life of all the major players during the unification of Japan and warring era. Also the interaction between Mataza and his wife the famous Matsu was outstanding.

Amazing cast interesting story lots of action what more can you ask for?

jdoramadotcom · 6 Dec 2007

This period drama has a top-notch cast and a plot that continually engaging, but Matsushima Nanako holds the whole thing together as the wife of a minor general during the era of the Warring States. We come into contact with all of the major figures of the time, and one or two stretches are genuinely touching. You'll never forget Matsu's, "I'll take care of it" - an assurance that holds her clan together time after time.

This is more of a family drama, and so may not have as man of the breathtaking fights as the most successful period dramas. This works on a lower key, but still quite competent.

elisan · 2 Sep 2006

Few things to add. In my feeling the best Taiga Drama in the past seven years. The cast for the main characters is excellent and very convincing. Same goes for the historical plot line. In the smaller roles you got to love Matsudaira Ken as "Oyaji" Shibata Gonroku.

Eve · 30 May 2005

A period drama that tops them all. An epic of extraordinary vision. Brilliantly cast, Karasawa Toshiaki is the ultimate kibuki mono in his role of Toshiie! Nanako Matsushima, perfect as the ever knowing Matsu.
What a fantastic experience! Do yourself a favor and watch it.

Bsalez · 11 Oct 2003

Maeda Inuchiyo..Called Toshie by Hisfriend and Family call 'Inu' bu his beloved master Oda Nobunaga..SInce I already read 'Taiko' watching closely to learn da similarity with da book...seem like learning history from the movie..Yes this man [ TOshiee] WHo born in the time of Chaoes where Daimyo fight each other for fame,Rich and Power..Da difference of this man is He live according to da law of Bushido in all aspect of his live..Love,Courage,Honour as a man who serve under Nobunaga Family..Lots of Intrigue,Jealousy among Oda follower's and along the series u'll see Matsu ,Toshiee soulmate who not only love him but also support him during his carrer. [Typical old japanese woman we all love] Loyal to her husband, motivate him and being there when TOshie in trouble..Even this is historical Jseries..I can't count how many times I cry watching this one..Most of da support Character in this story including legendary general Shibata Katsuie,Niwa,Genba by wathing this one really learn more about their character....It is really hard being a righteous man...but I learn alot from this character Maeda InuchiyoI know like Oda,Hideyoshi..A must seen Jseries I think because it have Romance and da emotion of each charater perform here is flawless..BAckground song seem like pull u back to da meiji era