Takako Matsu will appear in the NHK morning drama series " Blossom ".

It was revealed on March 19th that actress Takako Matsu will appear in the 2026 NHK Asadora drama series "Blossom ," starring Shizuka Ishibashi . She will play Yuko Fujikawa, the secretary of the main character, Tama Hano (Ishibashi). This will be Matsu's first appearance in a Asadora.

Matsu plays Yuko, Tama's secretary. She is a character who lives with Tama both professionally and personally, and continues to support her.

Matsu commented, "This will be my first appearance in a Asadora. I am deeply honored to be able to become a part of ' Blossom' through a series of fortunate connections. I am looking forward to watching Shizuka-chan and Kaga (Mariko), who will be playing Tama in the 1980s. I may be an incompetent secretary, but I will keep Tama's aspirations for her life in my heart and try to support her."

"Blossom" is a story modeled after Chiyo Uno, a writer who lived through the Meiji, Taisho, and Showa eras and constantly sought freedom. The protagonist, Tama Hano, leaves her hometown of Iwakuni, Yamaguchi, and, through encounters with fascinating people, pursues her dreams and plunges into the turbulent times of the Taisho and Showa eras. The screenplay is written by Tsuyoshi Sakurai, known for works such as "Your Things Are Here" and "Boogie Woogie."