Jun 29, 2023·79 min

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jun 29, 2023·26 min

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