Ōoku: The Inner Chambers

In an alternate history where the male population is nearly decimated, eligible men serve as concubines to the woman shogun inside the walls of the Ooku.

Genre: Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy,

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Country: Japan,

Type: tv

Season: 1

Episode: N/A

Duration: N/A minutes

Release: 2023-06-29

Rating: 7.7

Season 1 - Ōoku: The Inner Chambers
2023-06-29
A boy is attacked by a wild bear, introducing a plague that affects only males.
2023-06-29
While visiting Edo, a beautiful temple chief named Arikoto catches the eye of Lady Kasuga, who tries to force him into giving up the priesthood.
2023-06-29
Together with Gyokuei, Arikoto begins his new life. He learns about a carefully protected secret, and the role he is now expected to play.
2023-06-29
Arikoto's wounds finally heal, and he's introduced to the other men in the Ooku, but they don't take kindly to him.
2023-06-29
Iemitsu orders the men to dress in women's clothing and amuse her. She remembers how, when she was a child, Lady Kasuga had taken her from her family.
2023-06-29
Though blissfully in love, Iemitsu is still not pregnant. Lady Kasuga finds a promiscuous man in town who bears an uncanny resemblance to Arikoto.
2023-06-29
With surprising good will, Arikoto welcomes Sutezo into the Ooku. Just when things seem to be going well, an accident happens.
2023-06-29
Iemitsu sees for herself how desperate things have become outside the castle walls. She orders immediate action to prevent a peasant uprising.
2023-06-29
Lady Kasuga falls ill, causing worry over what will happen in the event of her passing. The plague finds its way into the Ooku.
2023-06-29
Iemitsu steps out into the open and announces her intentions, creating major changes across the country.