Ōoku: The Inner Chambers

Name: Ōoku: The Inner Chambers
Uploaded: 2026-03-05T01:03:02.913Z
Description: 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 outbre

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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.

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Note: The first episode has a runtime of 1 hour and 18 minutes.

10 Episodes Total

EP 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. Source: netflix

EP 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. Source: netflix

EP 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. Source: netflix

EP 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. Source: netflix

EP 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. Source: netflix

EP 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. Source: netflix

EP 7

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

EP 8

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

EP 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. Source: netflix

EP 10

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