Seasons & episodes

S1 · E1Episode 1 2023-06-29 · 79 min＋

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

S1 · E2Episode 2 2023-06-29 · 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.

S1 · E3Episode 3 2023-06-29 · 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.

S1 · E4Episode 4 2023-06-29 · 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.

S1 · E5Episode 5 2023-06-29 · 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.

S1 · E6Episode 6 2023-06-29 · 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.

S1 · E7Episode 7 2023-06-29 · 26 min＋

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

S1 · E8Episode 8 2023-06-29 · 25 min＋

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

S1 · E9Episode 9 2023-06-29 · 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.

S1 · E10Episode 10 2023-06-29 · 26 min＋

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