With the anime adaptation of Fumi Yoshinaga's manga "Ōoku: The Inner Chambers," a new visual treat arrives on Netflix. A trailer with English subtitles for the highly anticipated anime has surfaced, confirming its global release on the platform for June 29.
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The anime project at Studio DEEN is directed by Noriyuki Abe, while Rika Takasugi handles the screenplay. Yōko Satō is in charge of character design, and the music is composed by Kenji Kawai. The anime features a talented voice cast, including Mamoru Miyano, Eriko Matsui, Yuuki Kaji, Kikuko Inoue, Jun Fukuyama, Tomokazu Seki, Miyuki Satō, and Sanae Kobayashi. The narration for the anime is provided by Hitoshi Kubota.
The story of "Ōoku: The Inner Chambers" is set in Edo-period Japan and introduces a disturbing disease known as the Red Pox, which affects the male population. This leads to a drastic shift in societal roles, as women are pushed into traditionally male occupations and even rise to become shoguns. With men in the minority, they are considered valuable and carefully protected. The most beautiful among them are selected to serve in the Inner Chambers of the shogun.
The manga began its journey in 2004 in Hakusensha's magazine Melody and concluded in December 2020. With a total of 19 volumes, the final volume was released in English by Viz Media in March 2022. The manga has received numerous awards, including the prestigious James Tiptree, Jr. Award in 2009 and the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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