Mayumi Tanaka Makes Surprise Toyotomi Kyodai! Appearance
The voice of One Piece's Luffy played an elderly woman in episode 42 of the NHK taiga drama, which aired on November 1, 2026.
Voice actress Mayumi Tanaka made an unannounced appearance in episode 42 of the NHK taiga drama Toyotomi Kyodai!, broadcast on November 1, 2026, according to cinematoday.jp. Tanaka played an elderly woman who visited Hideyoshi's tea room during the Kitano Grand Tea Ceremony.
The opening credits listed Tanaka's name before her scene aired. Social media users reacted with surprise to her voice and presence in the episode.
Episode 42 depicted the completion of the Jurakudai in Kyoto and a large tea gathering attended by lords, merchants and commoners. The installment also featured Sen no Rikyu, played by Hidetaka Yoshioka, drawing the longest queues at the tea gathering.
Sosuke Ikematsu plays Hideyoshi in the drama, with Taiga Nakano in the lead role.
Known for One Piece
Tanaka is known for voicing Monkey D. Luffy in the anime ONE PIECE. In recent years she appeared in dramas including Chikyu Bravo! (2026, NHK), Madoka 26-sai, Kenshuui Yattemasu! (2025, TBS), Sozoku Tantei (2025, Nippon TV / Yomiuri TV) and the morning drama Tora ni Tsubasa (2024).
Quick answers
Who did Mayumi Tanaka play in Toyotomi Kyodai!?
She played an elderly woman who visited Hideyoshi's tea room during the Kitano Grand Tea Ceremony in episode 42.
When did Mayumi Tanaka's Toyotomi Kyodai! episode air?
Episode 42 was broadcast on November 1, 2026.