Episode 11 Unbound: "Tomimoto, the Righteous Long Face"

Mar 10, 2025 | News On Japan

Mar 10, 2025 (News On Japan) - A man who defies social norms and rises from humble origins to shape the cultural renaissance of 18th-century Japan.

Tsuji Chusaburo (Ryusei Yokohama), better known as Tsutaya Juzaburo, struggles to persuade the renowned Tomimoto Toyoshidayu/Umanosuke (Kanichiro) to participate in an impromptu festival. Facing rejection, Tsutaya turns to Toriyama Kengyo (Hayato Ichihara), a powerful Joruri master, in hopes of finding a solution. There, he unexpectedly reunites with Segawa (Fuka Koshiba).

However, their conversation—filled with laughter—is noticed by Kengyo, leading to potential complications. What consequences will this fateful encounter bring?

This is the expanded preview for Episode 11 of NHK’s Unbound (べらぼう〜蔦重栄華乃夢噺〜), set to air on March 16.

Source: 歴史人物絵巻@葵

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