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Ōoku: The Inner Chambers — Season 1

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Jeremy Looney Common Sense Media This fictional historical drama provides a dark but interesting look into an alternate timeline that asks what if power and status shifted from men to women in feudal Japan. Rated: 3/5 Jul 12, 2023 Full Review Kate Sánchez But Why Tho? A Geek Community Ōoku: The Inner Chambers is the most faithful adaptation of a manga I’ve seen in anime, and it does so while still showcasing what animation as a medium can bring to the story. Jun 30, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 29, 2023 Episode 1 A boy is attacked by a wild bear, introducing a plague that affects only males. Details Episode 2 Aired 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. Details Episode 3 Aired 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. Details Episode 4 Aired 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. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 29, 2023 Episode 5 Iemitsu orders the men to dress in women's clothing and amuse her; she remembers how Lady Kasuga had taken her from her family. Details Episode 6 Aired 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. Details Episode 7 Aired 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. Details Episode 8 Aired 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. Details Episode 9 Aired 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. Details Episode 10 Aired Jun 29, 2023 Episode 10 Iemitsu steps out into the open and announces her intentions, creating major changes across the country. Details

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