Ōoku: The Inner Chambers #9

Volume 9 of Fumi Yoshinaga's alternate-history manga continues the story of a Japan where a mysterious plague has drastically reduced the male population, leading to a matriarchal society. This installment delves deeper into the political intrigues of the shogunate and the personal struggles of the women who now hold power, with the narrative focusing on the reign of the eighth shogun, Yoshimune. The volume collects chapters that advance the complex relationships and societal tensions within the inner chambers of Edo Castle.