NHK morning drama 『ブラッサム』 is a story modeled on writer Uno Chiyo.
YOASOBI, which is handling the work’s theme song, is scheduled to present a new song, 「咲き誇れ」.
The title of the novel that served as the song’s starting point has also been decided.
3-Line Summary
1. ブラッサム is a drama modeled on Uno Chiyo
2. The title of the original novel for the YOASOBI theme song has been decided
3. The September 28 broadcast is scheduled
The Novel Title for the Theme Song 「咲き誇れ」
YOASOBI created a new theme song, 「咲き誇れ」, for NHK serial television novel 『ブラッサム』. The title of the original novel for this song has been decided as 「桜（はな）の命は不滅なり」. The title announcement is the first clue for gauging how the song and drama view the same person.
The original novel was written by Japanese novelist Wataya Risa. According to reports, Wataya Risa has long admired Uno Chiyo, the model for 『ブラッサム』’s protagonist, and stated that in the novel she used the cherry tree as a metaphor for vitality that does not break even with age. The author’s explanation in the BARKS report shows that the “cherry blossom” in the novel’s title is not merely seasonal decoration but a metaphor reflecting the character’s life.
A Story Across Three Eras Modeled on Uno Chiyo
『ブラッサム』 is a work portraying, based on writer Uno Chiyo, a woman who pursued freedom through the Meiji, Taisho, and Showa eras. The drama’s protagonist was introduced as Hano Tama. Rather than taking this to mean that it reproduces the real person’s life exactly, it is necessary to distinguish that this is a drama modeled on Uno Chiyo.
Ayase of YOASOBI said that, in working on the song, he read Uno Chiyo’s autobiographical writing 『生きて行く私』 and visited Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, his hometown. This statement reported in the coverage reflects the production team’s position that 「咲き誇れ」 was inspired not only by the drama’s plot but also by Uno Chiyo’s life and thoughts. This does not prejudge the song’s quality or the drama’s reception.
Broadcast Scheduled to Begin September 28
Yahoo! News and BARKS reported that 『ブラッサム』 is scheduled to begin airing on September 28, 2026. The same reports introduced YOASOBI as having worked as a “unit that turns novels into music.” This time, the theme song is being created based on Wataya Risa’s original novel and the drama’s story, so once broadcasting begins, how the drama, novel, and music interlock will likely be a key point of interest.
However, the start of broadcasting on September 28 is a scheduled item as of the time of the reports. The confirmed announcements available now are the title of the original novel and YOASOBI’s participation in the theme song; the actual broadcast content can be confirmed after airing.
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