Ooku / Yoshinaga, Fumi

Left with few ways to occupy their time, the men of the Inner Chamber turn to nefarious ways to pass the time, creating a world of bloody intrigue.

Shogun Tsunayoshi must name an heir to take her place, but her senile father prefers a young, inexperienced lord to be appointed instead of the most likely candidate.

After Gyokuei rises to become an advisor to shogun Tsunayoshi, the intrigues of the Inner Chamber and the shogun herself, push Gyokuei to the breaking point.