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The Best Episodes of Ōoku: The Inner Chambers Season 1

Every episode of Ōoku: The Inner Chambers Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Ōoku: The Inner Chambers Season 1!

In an alternate history where the male population is nearly decimated, eligible men serve as concubines to the woman shogun inside the walls of the Ooku.

Genres:AnimationDrama
Network:Netflix

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Ōoku: The Inner Chambers" season 1 is "Episode 1", rated 8.1/10 from 64 user votes. It was directed by Itoko Nagai, Noriyuki Abe and written by N/A. "Episode 1" aired on 6/29/2023 and is rated 0.6 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 2".

  • Episode 1
    8.1/10 64 votes

    #1 - Episode 1

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/29/2023

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

    Director: Itoko Nagai, Noriyuki Abe

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 2
    7.5/10 43 votes

    #2 - Episode 2

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/29/2023

    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.

    Director: Yuta Suzuki

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 3
    7.5/10 41 votes

    #3 - Episode 3

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 6/29/2023

    Together with Gyokuei, Arikoto begins his new life. He learns about a carefully protected secret, and the role he is now expected to play.

    Director: Hideaki Ooba

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 4
    7.3/10 43 votes

    #4 - Episode 4

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 6/29/2023

    Arikoto's wounds finally heal, and he's introduced to the other men in the Ooku, but they don't take kindly to him.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 5
    7.7/10 42 votes

    #5 - Episode 5

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 6/29/2023

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 6
    7.3/10 38 votes

    #6 - Episode 6

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 6/29/2023

    Though blissfully in love, Iemitsu is still not pregnant. Lady Kasuga finds a promiscuous man in town who bears an uncanny resemblance to Arikoto.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 7
    7.1/10 38 votes

    #7 - Episode 7

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 6/29/2023

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 8
    7.4/10 39 votes

    #8 - Episode 8

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 6/29/2023

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

    Director: Yuta Suzuki

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 9
    7.7/10 38 votes

    #9 - Episode 9

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 6/29/2023

    Lady Kasuga falls ill, causing worry over what will happen in the event of her passing. The plague finds its way into the Ooku.

    Director: Hideaki Ooba

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 10
    7.8/10 41 votes

    #10 - Episode 10

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 6/29/2023

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

    Director: Itoko Nagai, Noriyuki Abe

    Writer: N/A