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| Wow first post? I binge watched this! It feels like the story is JUST getting started. Personally I'm a fan of the current lady shogun, she's very strong and fair. I would love to see a second season of this, but I have a feeling it won't be that popular of a series. It's slow and political. I was hoping for a sleeper hit like Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju, but if nothing else, maybe this will help the manga get popularity! Thanks Netflix. It was a good watch. |
MirorinJun 29, 2023 11:33 PM
| I have mixed feelings about this one. Although the plot was quite unique and catchy it didn't live up to its expectations. Also combined with bad animation quality, it fails to retain its veiwers attention especially when each episode was longer than a standard 20 min episode. The pacing felt quite slow and at times was looking at how much time was remaining in the episode. Shows like this really benefit with good animation. Look at any average kyoani show. Even though mostly all of them are slice of life anime, the lively animation is what brings them to life. A good studio like shaft or science saru would have really benefitted this show. They should also have cut short the episode length to 15-20 min. Despite it being a politics heavy show, it lacks the thrill many seek like in those of Vinland saga and Logh.A short ep length would have kept more people glued to it and get it done with in a day or two. What makes it worse is that I didn't find any of the characters much likable. On the bright side this show is a fresh breather from the swaths of isekai anime being pumped by the industry each season.Depiction of matriarchal family is quite rare in anime so it was nice seeing it. I am of the belief that shows like these are better suited to be consumed in the manga format rather than anime and although I really doubt about getting a season 2, I think it will atleast propell more people to the manga. Final verdict ~ 6/10 |
SabreDragoJan 28, 2:07 AM
| I finally Completed this Masterpiece. I am suprise to see how great the oooku really is all the music, sound effects, story telling and the Narrator. I loved it. In the End I have some mixed feelings that hard to justify in words. But I don't want to spoil it either so i keep my mouth shut. |
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| I was hooked at the first few episodes because the concept is so unique but it kinda fell off for me midway because I just wanted to go back to the 'current' timeline because I was invested with Yanoshin TO ONLY FIND OUT HE DIDNT MATTER AT ALL. Then I read some synopsis of the manga chapters and I guess it's just about the history of the Ooku then how it was abolished? I mean it's only 70+ chapters but the wiki was so long lol i didnt bother to read until the end. I don't know if it's the art direction but I was really really invested in the first half, not that I didn't like the romance between the monk and the first female shogun. I was just whiplashed into a story within the story and I wasn't satsified because of the abrupt conclusion by the end. I never got attached to the monk because I didn't find him interesting at all |
AestheticLaifu said: Thanks for the info! I've read that Chiyo falls in love with him?? I hope they'll have another season, but I guess they'll have one season per Shogun? I couldve sworn I saw the 'fire' in Chiyo's arc in the trailer for this season so I was confused. Maybe they'll show the next part soon, but if not I might be tempted to read the manga lolHRinka said: there are multiple protagonists, the whole story touches 7 generations of female shogun in 200 years. Arikoto story will end with the next shogun and then they shift protagonists again. The shogun from the first episode is the fifth fem shogun so its a long way to reach that pointI was hooked at the first few episodes because the concept is so unique but it kinda fell off for me midway because I just wanted to go back to the 'current' timeline because I was invested with Yanoshin TO ONLY FIND OUT HE DIDNT MATTER AT ALL. Then I read some synopsis of the manga chapters and I guess it's just about the history of the Ooku then how it was abolished? I mean it's only 70+ chapters but the wiki was so long lol i didnt bother to read until the end. I don't know if it's the art direction but I was really really invested in the first half, not that I didn't like the romance between the monk and the first female shogun. I was just whiplashed into a story within the story and I wasn't satsified because of the abrupt conclusion by the end. I never got attached to the monk because I didn't find him interesting at all |
| I was skeptical at first but alas, I was hooked, binged this at Netflix, and was intrigued by the plot and I ended up crying for Arikoto. I was hoping that there would be another season or ONA to set a proper ending for the current shogun. |
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| I was so happy when I read that one of my favourite manga of all time was getting an adaptation since that always brings more people into the source material. But I was stoked when they actually delivered a very capable anime too. The animation is not great but that is to be expected with the small budget a small non-hype property like this gets. The music, voice acting and delivery are all on point as is the directing. And of course the storetelling is slow, it's a period piece not a brainless isekai. Crossing my fingers for a S2. Know that is a pipe dream but stranger things have happened. A lot of story left to tell with some great characters. |
| "Perhaps there is a universal, absolute truth. Perhaps it justifies every question. But that's beyond the reach of these small hands." Mamoru Oshii There is a cult of ignorance (...) nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that “my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.” Isaac Asimov |
| How did I complete this in one night?! Anyway, I went into this blind. Was expecting some sort of old-time reverse harem. Didn't expect it to get political and I'm not really complaining. Though at one point I wondered when the flashback would end as I was interested in the current shogun. Overall it still kept me interested to continue watching. Not sure if I care enough to read the manga but I'd wish for a second season. |
| After reading the summary, I had to watch this series and it did not disappoint. As someone mentioned earlier, the music is powerful and was perfect for the era. Awesome characters, although the personalities irked me a bit, but I guess that was the culture and what made the plot so interesting. Other than the reveal of the cause of the red small pox, not sure if this needs a season 2; sometimes it's best to let sleeping dogs lie. I doubt it would have the same impact. |
| I liked the premise of the story but I honestly had trouble finishing this through, not because it was bad but because it was just painful to watch Arikoto in constant yearning. It's been a while since I've seen such a well-written character, being and choosing to be kind despite the harshness of everything is truly admirable. Arikoto deserved better plus Mamo who voiced him was a double jab at my poor heart. ;_; |
| How deeply unsettling. Arikoto never left that place! He should have become an abbot or left and found a wife! Not been stuck still fulfilling the Shogun's interests. Oh my god the Ooku was limbo and a prison. There was nothing for him there, he just gave up his freedom and future, and any hope of a future love for duty and remained trapped in that cage. |
| I really wished they kinda gave an anime original end to at least transition us back to the present day. |
"Perfection is perception. For me, humanity's imperfections is what makes it perfect"  |
| The premise, and coming from Netflix, made it sound like it would be woke garbage, and the first episode wasn't very serious. But the rest of them turned it into the biggest and most pleasant surprise of the year so far for me. Certainly a dark and not very enjoyable watch for most, more like an acquired taste, but it was overall well written and well presented, and that's what I care about the most. |
Mirorin said: Wow first post? I binge watched this! It feels like the story is JUST getting started. Personally I'm a fan of the current lady shogun, she's very strong and fair. I would love to see a second season of this, but I have a feeling it won't be that popular of a series. It's slow and political. I was hoping for a sleeper hit like Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju, but if nothing else, maybe this will help the manga get popularity! Thanks Netflix. It was a good watch. +1. I watched this show in one day. Rate it a 9.5/10 Man it's soo hurtful to see the life of Arikoto. The guy has nothing for himself... and still he's the nicest person ever. I don't understand why Iemetsu put the rule of killing the first concubin. I know his story but it was "an accident". The others after her will punish lot of "innocent" people. I have mixed feelings about Iemetsu. Since she just could "having s*x fast" and after that go to join Arikoto. It would have been less hurtful and have less probabily about having emotion for others concubin. But i guess, it was like that back in the days.. Idk... ( now luckily people have in vitro ) And I hope we will see a "happy story" without having very sad moments in season 2. But i guess, it's not possible since it's the charm of the show. |
Morpheus: The Matrix is everywhere. It is all around us. Even now, in this very room. You can see it when you look out your window or when you turn on your television. You can feel it when you go to work... when you go to church... when you pay your taxes. It is the world that has been pulled over your eyes to blind you from the truth. Neo: What truth? Morpheus: That you are a slave, Neo. |
CaptainKenshiro said: The premise, and coming from Netflix, made it sound like it would be woke garbage, and the first episode wasn't very serious. But the rest of them turned it into the biggest and most pleasant surprise of the year so far for me. Certainly a dark and not very enjoyable watch for most, more like an acquired taste, but it was overall well written and well presented, and that's what I care about the most. +1 ! true. I tought at first watching the first min/synopsy, that it will be like that. But actually it's so much deeper. And it's around sad feelings, sacrifice made, forbidden love... |
Morpheus: The Matrix is everywhere. It is all around us. Even now, in this very room. You can see it when you look out your window or when you turn on your television. You can feel it when you go to work... when you go to church... when you pay your taxes. It is the world that has been pulled over your eyes to blind you from the truth. Neo: What truth? Morpheus: That you are a slave, Neo. |
wow I don't know from where to start okay first Will there be a second, season second woww I have no words to discredit how I feel about this show but it was really fascinating and lovely I really want a Season 2 , i will rate this anime 8.5/10 in my list but on MAL 10/10   |
| Pretty solid show, this. When I first read the premise of the show, I wasn't sure what to expect and the first episode left me even more confused, but I'm glad I stuck around to the very end. Expected to return to the current Shogun's time, but I guess it'll move sequentially. That was the end of the third, and now the fourth awaits. Can't say anyone had it easy but got to give props to Arikoto-san for continuing down the line in Oooku chambers. I'd a feeling this'd be the case when he started taking care of the bedridden Kasuga-san, in particular. I'm surprised O-Natsu and O-Tama were able to leave under the guise of Monks though, that's good for them, I suppose. Definitely down to see more of this story! 7/10. |
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| I started this one night when I left my cozy home for some work stuff, watched the 1st eps, closed the TV and thought to myself, this masterpiece, I have to watch it with my wife, she isn't one to watch anime, but this one will surely catch her attention, and it sure did. We finished it in 2 days time and we are glad that we don't have to go through such heavy and duty bound lives like the mc's in this story. At least Mizuno had a happy ending, since Iemitsu and Arikoto draw the short stick. |
| Finally finished it and man I hate that Arikoto and Chie never really got their happy ending. It’s totally understandable that Arikoto didn’t want to occasionally sleep with Chie. Seeing all those people fuck the girl you love has got to hurt. The whole situation is so fucked up. Arikoto being forced to leave his life as a monk, the other monks getting killed, the Stockholm syndrome with Kasuga… it’s just all so messed up and everyone in this story deserves better. I’m gonna read the manga at some point cause I need to know what happened after. I wish we would’ve seen a reaction from the 7th shogun from the start of the series. All of this is happening in the past while they’re reading the diary, but I would like to see their thoughts on it! |
Marinate1016Sep 3, 2023 1:49 AM
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| And thus began the females' use of male names as they became lords. The season ended with the fourth shogun, Ietsuna. But I was waiting for the current shogun to close the book and continue the present 🤧. Will see if there'll be a new season. Miyano Mamoru and Yuuki Kaji pair always one to expect. |
Tsuyo_MikaOct 2, 2023 10:30 PM
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| ooku isn't a fun watch but it's very good. it's well written to the point of being believable and no one is a really good person in it, but you can't really dislike anyone because as the story unfolds, you get to see why people are the way they are. i don't really understand netflix so i have no idea if we'll get another season, but this left me really wanting to read the manga. i was so sad to find out they haven't released it in my language. ); but i'll look for it online. |
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| Let's wait for the remaining chapters to be adapted! It is a brilliant story indeed! |
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| I really love this title, but it just feels like a prologue. It covers the situation in the country, how the court deals with it, the motivations and actions of some select people in Edo castle, short glimpses at the situation of the common people... The series draws a lively picture in just a few episodes and makes me yearning for more. I hope the it gets continued. I consider it already the best political drama I know in the MAL database. |
| Nothing good ever happens in this anime :( |
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| Criminally underrated. Hoping that there will be another season, the story is amazing. If you’re familiar with China palace drama/politics the plot was real easy to get into and I think every woman should watch this. Fucking epic. Mamo voice acting was so great too. I really loved it. Chie, what a woman. And Arikoto, what a man. Definitely getting into the manga! |
 ꕤ but i’ll probably remember over and over again you were there and everyone else was there — the day we all searched for just one thing ꕤ |
| this was great, defo need a s2! Hard to believe this only covered the first 15 chapters, so could get another similarly sized 4 or so seasons for a full adaptation? |
| I have a third testicle that gives me psychic powers |
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