Series synopsis
Ōoku: The Inner Chambers is a Japanese animation drama television series that premiered on Netflix on June 29, 2023. It ended on June 29, 2023. It stars Mamoru Miyano, Eriko Matsui, Yuki Kaji and Kikuko Inoue.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Mamoru Miyano as Madenokōji Arikoto (voice)
- Eriko Matsui as Tokugawa Iemitsu (voice)
- Yuki Kaji as Gyokuei (voice)
- Kikuko Inoue as Lady Kasuga (voice)
- Jun Fukuyama as Sutezō (voice)
- Tomokazu Seki as Mizuno Yūnoshin (voice)
- Miyuki Satou as O-Nobu (voice)
- Sanae Kobayashi as Tokugawa Yoshimune (voice)
Supporting cast
- Hitoshi Kubota as Narrator (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | June 29, 2023 | June 29, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 A boy is attacked by a wild bear, introducing a plague that affects only males. |
June 29, 2023 |
| 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. |
June 29, 2023 |
| 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. |
June 29, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 29, 2023 |
| Last aired | June 29, 2023 |
| Status | ended |