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Oooku

Oooku

Synopsis: In an Edo period Japan, marked by a demographic crisis that results in a shortage of men, the new shogun, Yoshimune "Nobu" Tokugawa, confronts deeply rooted traditions in a society shaped by a rare and devastating epidemic. With only one fifth of the population composed of men, the Oooku, the inner chambers of the shogunate, become a space where male beauty and youth are cultivated and valued like never before. In investigating the origins of this new social order, Nobu encounters the chronicles of the first female shogun, Iemitsu Tokugawa, and discovers how the survival of its rulers is not only a matter of power, but a struggle against the shadows of the past, where a young monk, Arikoto Madenokoji, is forced to leave his former life to become part of this new world.

Table of Content
- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Meaning
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Information

Anime Names

  • Anime Name: Oooku
  • Anime Name in Japanese: 大奥
  • Anime Name in English: Ōoku: The Inner Chambers
  • Other names: Indisponível

Production information

  • Producers: Netflix
  • Licensors:
  • Studios: Studio Deen

Anime Information

  • Type: ONA
  • Episodes: 10
  • Date: June 29, 2023
  • Genres: Drama, Historical, Samurai, Shoujo
  • Subjects: Historical, Samurai
  • Target: Seinen

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Anime Reviews

  • Rating: 7.47
  • Popularity: 4767

Video Trailer/Opening

Curiosities

  • The story of the anime "Oooku" takes place in an alternative version of Japan during the Edo Period, where the gender hierarchy is inverted and women hold positions of power.
  • "Oooku" is based on the manga "Ōoku: The Inner Chambers," written and illustrated by Fumi Yoshinaga.
  • The plot explores themes of gender inequality and social criticism from the perspective of a fictional matriarchal society.
  • The manga "Ōoku: The Inner Chambers" won several awards, including the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize and the Shogakukan Prize in the general category.
  • The work is known for its detailed portrayal of the customs and traditional clothing of feudal Japan.
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Main Characters

  • Madenokoji Arikoto
  • Tokugawa Iemitsu
  • Tokugawa Yoshimune
  • Mizuno Yunoshin
  • Onobu
  • no Tsubone Kasuga
  • Sutezou's Father
  • Abe Tadaaki
  • Matsushima
  • Narrador

Summary and events

  • Oooku is set in the Edo period, in a Japan that defied predictions of imminent destruction.
  • The new shogun, Yoshimune "Nobu" Tokugawa, confronts traditions that he considers illogical.
  • An epidemic affects only men, who are now only one fifth of the population.
  • Despite this, three thousand young and attractive men serve in the inner chambers of the shogun, known as Oooku.
  • Nobu investigates the origins of the current hierarchy, where women lead families and govern the nation.
  • The story examines how customs and traditions evolved to deal with the plague.
  • The current laws and culture reflect the history of the first female shogun, Iemitsu Tokugawa.
  • The changes in customs date back to a young monk, Arikoto Madenokoji, who leaves his religious life to serve the shogun and the Oooku.

What happens in the end?

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Meaning of Oooku

Let's look at the translation of each word and explanation of the anime's name: 

大奥
  • 大 - great
  • 奥 - interior, deep
The name of the anime "大奥" (Oooku) refers to the vast and complex inner space known as the Chambers of the shogun's woman during the Edo period in Japan. The word "大" indicates the greatness or importance of this space, while "奥" can be understood as something deep or hidden, which suggests a place full of mysteries and intrigues. In the context of the synopsis, the Oooku represents not only a physical location but also a social and political system where women take on leadership roles in a society where the majority of men were decimated by an epidemic, reflecting the dramatic changes in the power dynamics and family structure of the time.

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