

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.
TV-MA • Animation, Drama • Series • 2023 • 1 season
Starring: Mamoru Miyano, Eriko Matsui, Yuki Kaji

S1 E1 - Episode 1
A boy is attacked by a wild bear, introducing a plague that affects only males.
Jun 29, 2023 • 1h 19m

S1 E2 - 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.
Jun 29, 2023 • 29m

S1 E3 - 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.
Jun 29, 2023 • 27m

S1 E4 - 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.
Jun 29, 2023 • 29m

S1 E5 - 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.
Jun 29, 2023 • 26m

S1 E6 - 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.
Jun 29, 2023 • 29m

S1 E7 - Episode 7
With surprising good will, Arikoto welcomes Sutezo into the Ooku. Just when things seem to be going well, an accident happens.
Jun 29, 2023 • 26m

S1 E8 - Episode 8
Iemitsu sees for herself how desperate things have become outside the castle walls. She orders immediate action to prevent a peasant uprising.
Jun 29, 2023 • 25m

S1 E9 - 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.
Jun 29, 2023 • 25m

S1 E10 - Episode 10
Iemitsu steps out into the open and announces her intentions, creating major changes across the country.
Jun 29, 2023 • 26m
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.
TV-MA • Animation, Drama • TV Series • 2023