Ōoku: The Inner Chambers
2023ONAFINISHED73% Score
Synopsis
In Edo period Japan (1603 to 1868), a strange new disease called the Redface Pox has begun to prey on the country's men. Within eighty years of the first outbreak, the male population has fallen to a quarter of the total female population. Women have taken on all the roles traditionally granted to men, even that of the Shogun. The men, precious providers of life, are carefully protected and the most beautiful of the men are sent to serve in the Shogun's Inner Chambers.
(Source: VIZ Media)
Note: The first episode has a runtime of 1 hour and 18 minutes.
(Source: VIZ Media)
Note: The first episode has a runtime of 1 hour and 18 minutes.
EP 1
Episode 1
In this extended episode that includes a prelude to the main story; a boy is attacked by a wild bear, introducing a plague that affects only males.
EP 2
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.
EP 3
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.
EP 4
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.
EP 5
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.
EP 6
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.
EP 7
Episode 7
With surprising good will, Arikoto welcomes Sutezo into the Ooku. Just when things seem to be going well, an accident happens.
EP 8
Episode 8
Iemitsu sees for herself how desperate things have become outside the castle walls. She orders immediate action to prevent a peasant uprising.
EP 9
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.
EP 10
Episode 10
Iemitsu steps out into the open and announces her intentions, creating major changes across the country.
Overview
FormatONA
StudioStudio DEEN
AniList Score73%
StatusFINISHED
Characters
Yunoshin Mizunomain
Arikoto Madenokojimain
Iemitsu Tokugawamain
Gyokueisupporting
Onobusupporting
Yoshimune Tokugawasupporting
Sutezousupporting
Kasuga no Tsubonesupporting
Sugishitasupporting
Kakizoesupporting
Fujinamisupporting
Matsushimasupporting
Kashiwagisupporting
Saburozasupporting
Hisamichi Kanousupporting
Masasuke Murasesupporting
Myoukeisupporting
Nobutsuna Matsudairasupporting
Narratorbackground
Staff
Fumi YoshinagaOriginal Creator
Noriyuki AbeDirector
Rika TakasugiSeries Composition
Youko SatouCharacter Design
Kenji KawaiMusic
Rika TakasugiScript
Noriyuki AbeEpisode Director (eps 1, 10)
Hideaki OobaEpisode Director (eps 3, 9)
Yuutarou SuzukiEpisode Director (eps 2, 8)
Hitomi EzoeEpisode Director (eps 2, 7)
Tarou KuboEpisode Director (ep 2)
Naoki MurataEpisode Director (eps 2, 6)
You NakanoEpisode Director (eps 1, 4)
Itoko NagaiEpisode Director (eps 1, 10)
Hideki TonokatsuStoryboard (ep 6)
Osamu YamasakiStoryboard (ep 1)
Noriyuki AbeStoryboard (ep 1)
Hideaki OobaStoryboard (eps 3, 9)
Hitomi EzoeStoryboard (ep 7)
Miyana OkitaStoryboard (eps 1, 2, 4, 5, 8)
Other Details
Native Title大奥
Aired Year2023 (SPRING)
Source MaterialMANGA
Genres
DramaRomanceSlice of Life