Ōoku: The Inner Chambers

E1. Episode 1

A boy is attacked by a wild bear, introducing a plague that affects only males.

★ 10.0

E2. 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.

E3. 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.

E4. 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.

★ 1.0

E5. 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.

E6. 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.