Episode 1
Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Jun 29, 2023 (79 min)
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.
Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Jun 29, 2023 (79 min)
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.
Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Jun 29, 2023 (29 min)
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.
Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Jun 29, 2023 (27 min)
Together with Gyokuei, Arikoto begins his new life. He learns about a carefully protected secret, and the role he is now expected to play.
Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Jun 29, 2023 (29 min)
Arikoto's wounds finally heal, and he's introduced to the other men in the Ooku, but they don't take kindly to him.
Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Jun 29, 2023 (26 min)
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.
Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Jun 29, 2023 (29 min)
Though blissfully in love, Iemitsu is still not pregnant. Lady Kasuga finds a promiscuous man in town who bears an uncanny resemblance to Arikoto.
Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Jun 29, 2023 (26 min)
With surprising good will, Arikoto welcomes Sutezo into the Ooku. Just when things seem to be going well, an accident happens.
Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: Jun 29, 2023 (25 min)
Iemitsu sees for herself how desperate things have become outside the castle walls. She orders immediate action to prevent a peasant uprising.
Episode: 1x09 | Airdate: Jun 29, 2023 (25 min)
Lady Kasuga falls ill, causing worry over what will happen in the event of her passing. The plague finds its way into the Ooku.
Episode: 1x10 | Airdate: Jun 29, 2023 (26 min)
Iemitsu steps out into the open and announces her intentions, creating major changes across the country.