Ōoku: The Inner Chambers

Season: 1

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.

Animation, Drama

1Thu, Jun 29, 2023

Episode 1

A boy is attacked by a wild bear, introducing a plague that affects only males.

2Thu, Jun 29, 2023

Episode 2

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.

3Thu, Jun 29, 2023

Episode 3

Together with Gyokuei, Arikoto begins his new life. He learns about a carefully protected secret, and the role he is now expected to play.

4Thu, Jun 29, 2023

Episode 4

Arikoto's wounds finally heal, and he's introduced to the other men in the Ooku, but they don't take kindly to him.

5Thu, Jun 29, 2023

Episode 5

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.

6Thu, Jun 29, 2023

Episode 6

Though blissfully in love, Iemitsu is still not pregnant. Lady Kasuga finds a promiscuous man in town who bears an uncanny resemblance to Arikoto.

7Thu, Jun 29, 2023

Episode 7

With surprising good will, Arikoto welcomes Sutezo into the Ooku. Just when things seem to be going well, an accident happens.

8Thu, Jun 29, 2023

Episode 8

Iemitsu sees for herself how desperate things have become outside the castle walls. She orders immediate action to prevent a peasant uprising.

9Thu, Jun 29, 2023

Episode 9

Lady Kasuga falls ill, causing worry over what will happen in the event of her passing. The plague finds its way into the Ooku.

10Thu, Jun 29, 2023

Episode 10

Iemitsu steps out into the open and announces her intentions, creating major changes across the country.