{"product_id":"9788418739576","title":"Ooku: The Inner Chambers","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOoku: The Inner Chambers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this historical manga masterpiece, Fumi Yoshinaga presents a fascinating alternate history where a mysterious epidemic decimates the male population of 17th-century Japan. Faced with the lack of male heirs, the Tokugawa shogunate is taken over by women, leading to a profound reflection on power, gender, and social structure. The reader will discover a plot of palace intrigue, state secrets, and complex personal relationships, all narrated with impeccable historical rigor and exquisite artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapan, 17th century. After a period of war, peace under the Tokugawa shoguns is threatened by a strange epidemic that strikes exclusively men. Shogun Iemitsu dies without a male heir, plunging the country into a succession crisis. His wet nurse, Kasuga, takes control of the shogunate and places Chie, Iemitsu's only daughter, on the throne. To ensure the continuity of the Tokugawa dynasty and avoid chaos, Kasuga establishes the Ooku, the shogun's private chambers, as a gender-reversed harem: a secret enclosure where a select group of men is sequestered to serve and bear heirs for the new shogun. The work explores the political, social, and personal consequences of this role reversal, weaving a story of power, desire, and survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGender role reversal and critique of the historical patriarchy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePolitical intrigue and power struggles in the Japanese court.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe construction of desire and relationships within a system of forced seclusion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical alternate history based on the real Edo period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSurvival and adaptation in the face of a demographic and social crisis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers of adult manga and graphic novels looking for a deep and original historical narrative with a strong component of social criticism. It is also ideal for those who enjoy palace intrigue plots, complex character dramas, and well-constructed alternate histories. Recommended for a mature audience interested in issues of gender, power, and society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique and provocative perspective on Japanese history, challenging conventions of gender and power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn absorbing plot with unexpected twists and memorable characters, both female and male.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality artwork that portrays the historical setting and the characters' emotions in detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA profound reflection on how power structures shape human relationships and identity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: YOSHINAGA, FUMI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: TOMODOMO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: GRAPHIC NOVELS: MANGA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: OOKU: THE INNER CHAMBERS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: September 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 440\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 560 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOoku: The Inner Chambers is a cult classic that transcends the historical manga genre. Fumi Yoshinaga not only constructs a fascinating and well-documented alternate history but uses it as a vehicle for a sharp and lucid critique of patriarchal power structures. Her narrative, full of nuances and complex characters, keeps the reader on edge as it explores the human consequences of an inverted social system. It is essential reading for those seeking an intelligent, adult manga with exceptional thematic depth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOMODOMO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405587472731,"sku":"9788418739576","price":16.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841873957.jpg?v=1781828714","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788418739576","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}