Episode 1
Ōoku: The Inner Chambers - S1 - E1
A boy is attacked by a wild bear, introducing a plague that affects only males.
Ōoku: The Inner Chambers: Season 1 - 10 Episode s
1x1 - Episode 1
June 29, 2023
A boy is attacked by a wild bear, introducing a plague that affects only males.
1x2 - Episode 2
June 29, 2023
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.
1x3 - Episode 3
June 29, 2023
Together with Gyokuei, Arikoto begins his new life. He learns about a carefully protected secret, and the role he is now expected to play.
1x4 - Episode 4
June 29, 2023
Arikoto's wounds finally heal, and he's introduced to the other men in the Ooku, but they don't take kindly to him.
1x5 - Episode 5
June 29, 2023
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.
1x6 - Episode 6
June 29, 2023
Though blissfully in love, Iemitsu is still not pregnant. Lady Kasuga finds a promiscuous man in town who bears an uncanny resemblance to Arikoto.
1x7 - Episode 7
June 29, 2023
With surprising good will, Arikoto welcomes Sutezo into the Ooku. Just when things seem to be going well, an accident happens.
1x8 - Episode 8
June 29, 2023
Iemitsu sees for herself how desperate things have become outside the castle walls. She orders immediate action to prevent a peasant uprising.
1x9 - Episode 9
June 29, 2023
Lady Kasuga falls ill, causing worry over what will happen in the event of her passing. The plague finds its way into the Ooku.
1x10 - Episode 10
June 29, 2023
Iemitsu steps out into the open and announces her intentions, creating major changes across the country.