As the wife of the Taikō, Lady Iyo counseled her husband throughout his extraordinary rise from peasant to unifier of Japan. Shrewd and cunning, Lady Iyo knew what must be sacrificed to achieve her goals, and she schooled her husband's young consorts in these same hard lessons. Later known by her Buddhist nun name, Daiyoin, she remains a powerful presence in Osaka Castle as she uses her influence to protect the future of her husband's empire.
Appearances
Shōgun
Guest cast, played by Ako
- Episode 1x02: Chapter Two: Servants of Two Masters (Feb 27, 2024)
- Episode 1x05: Chapter Five: Broken to the Fist (Mar 19, 2024)
- Episode 1x06: Chapter Six: Ladies of the Willow World (Mar 26, 2024)
- Episode 1x08: Chapter Eight: The Abyss of Life (Apr 9, 2024)