Air date: 2023-06-29

Runtime: 79 min

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

Air date: 2023-06-29

Runtime: 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.

Air date: 2023-06-29

Runtime: 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.

Air date: 2023-06-29

Runtime: 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.

Air date: 2023-06-29

Runtime: 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.

Air date: 2023-06-29

Runtime: 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.

Air date: 2023-06-29

Runtime: 26 min

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

Air date: 2023-06-29

Runtime: 25 min

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

Air date: 2023-06-29

Runtime: 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.

Air date: 2023-06-29

Runtime: 26 min

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