It is a Japanese manga series written & illustrated by Fumi Yoshinaga. It follows an alternate history of early modern Japan in which an unknown disease kills most of the male population. It leads to a matriarchal society in which the Ooku becomes a harem of men sering the now female shogun.
An anime ONA by Studio Deen premiered on Netflix in June 2023.
The story is composed of detailed descriptions based on historical facts interwoven with fiction.
The critics have been all praises for the work. The beautiful costumes are important players & plot points throughout the story. Holly Ellingwood describes the manga as a ‘fascinating study of ‘what if’ & praises Viz’s presentation of the manga.
Strong storyline & depiction makes it a compulsory watch.
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