Ooku: The Beginning (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Series · ★ 3.5
Released in 2012, Ooku: The Beginning is a drama series.
What it’s about. During the reign of the shogun, Iemitsu, an epidemic causes the population of men to greatly drop, leading to an ooku where the role of men and women are reversed. Thus, “the women become the shogun, served by 3000 handsome men”
Who’s in it. Ooku: The Beginning stars Masato Sakai as Madenokouji Arikoto, Mikako Tabe as Tokugawa Iemitsu, Koki Tanaka as Gyokuei and Hiroyuki Hirayama as Inaba Masakatsu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Ooku: The Beginning has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ooku: The Beginning page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ooku: The Beginning tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ooku: The Beginning (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ooku: The Beginning change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ooku: The Beginning worth watching?
- Ooku: The Beginning holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ooku: The Beginning?
- Ooku: The Beginning stars Masato Sakai, Mikako Tabe, Koki Tanaka, Hiroyuki Hirayama and Nao Minamisawa.
- When was Ooku: The Beginning released?
- Ooku: The Beginning was released in 2012.