Chronicle of a Sengoku Page - Record 0041 in the Reiwa Era

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Kasugayama Castle, Narumi Shogunate

Lord: Uesugi Dōsan Maru KageTora

Record Keeper: Page

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◆ Year 451 of the Tenshō Era, July 30th

"Prediction for the 2026 NHK Taiga Drama"

The Taiga Drama for the year 2024 is set in the Heian period, featuring Murasaki Shikibu. In 2025, it will be set in the Edo period, with Tsuruya Jūzaburō. However, for the year 2026, it is predicted to return to the Sengoku Tenshō period with a drama titled "○○in～The Tale of ○○○." The script will be written by Lord Kaji Narukamidono. Lord Kaji's ancestors were foot soldiers who fought until the end in the Mikatagahara War and managed to escape the purge of defeated warriors. There must be deep emotions associated with this story. Perhaps this drama will offer you a glimpse of the truth behind the Mikatagahara War. The protagonist will be Kenshin's sister, an incarnation of Bishamonten, ○○in, but the strong figure of Lord Dōsan Maru and the life of Lord Niigata Shigeya will surely touch the hearts of readers. Over eighty percent of the original text is in dialogue, making it easy to read and understand the historical background. You, too, will surely be able to empathize with the characters. In the previous drama "Tenchi-jin," I recall that Lord Kagekatsu and Lord Naoe were portrayed as virtuous characters, while there were many objections to the portrayal of Lord Saburō Kagetora as a villain and the positioning of the Agakita clan. Since ○○in-sama is also the aunt of our Lord, it will undoubtedly become a hot topic. The drama "○○in～The Tale of ○○○" in the year 451 of the Tenshō Era will present challenges for the actors due to the inconsistent original work and script. Even if it is a work of fiction, a sincere attitude toward historical facts must never be compromised. We must never underestimate the respect owed to the people of the Sengoku era. This goes beyond the issue of immediate TV ratings. As for the details of "○○in～The Tale of ○○○," due to various reasons, I cannot disclose them for now. The author has dedicated their entire life to this work, so I hope you will understand. As it is our Lord's command.

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