8.1/1065 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
7.5/1043 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
7.5/1041 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 Ōba
Writer: N/A
7.3/1043 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
7.7/1042 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
7.3/1038 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
7.1/1038 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
7.4/1039 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
7.7/1038 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 Ōba
Writer: N/A
7.8/1041 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
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!
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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Ōoku: The Inner Chambers" season 1. It scored 8.1/10 based on 65 votes. Directed by Itoko Nagai, Noriyuki Abe and written by N/A, it aired on 6/29/2023. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".