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Ôoku: The Inner Chambers, Vol. 6

By Fumi Yoshinaga
Series: Ôoku: The Inner Chambers
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Ôoku: The Inner Chambers, Vol. 6 by Fumi Yoshinaga delves deeper into the alternative history of Japan, where men become the protected gender as a mysterious plague drastically reduces their numbers. The shogun's court continues to be a stage for intrigue and power struggles, with the narrative focusing on the complex relationships and political manoeuvres within this gender-reversed society. This volume explores themes of duty, loyalty, and the intricacies of court life amidst the shifting dynamics.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate intricately woven historical narratives with a twist: a gender-swapped Edo Japan where women hold power and men are cloistered. It's a compelling mix of political intrigue, rich character development, and exquisite artwork that explores themes of power, gender, and societal roles.

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In Eisner-nominated Fumi Yoshinaga’s alternative history of Edo-era Japan, the men of Japan are dying out, and the women have taken up the reins of power—including the shogun’s seat!

In Edo period Japan, a strange new disease called the Redface Pox has begun to prey on the country's men. Within eighty years of the first outbreak, the male population has fallen by seventy-five percent. Women have taken on all the roles traditionally granted to men, even that of the shogun. The men, precious providers of life, are carefully protected. And the most beautiful of the men are sent to serve in the shogun's Inner Chamber...

The aging shogun Tsunayoshi must name an heir, but her senile father is blocking the ascendance of the most likely candidate in favour of a young, untried lord. But politics and the shogun’s own unpopularity may soon take the choice out of her hands.

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Ôoku: The Inner Chambers, Vol. 6 by Fumi Yoshinaga continues to captivate readers with its historical drama and intricate character development. The narrative delves deeper into political intrigue within the gender-reversed Edo period, offering a unique perspective on power dynamics. The artwork is praised for its detailed and expressive style, further enhancing the storytelling. Overall, the volume is well-received for its thought-provoking themes and compelling plot.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781421539614

Publisher: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 July 2011

Country: United States

Imprint: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 146.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 315g

Pages: 224

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About the Author

Fumi Yoshinaga is a Tokyo-born manga creator who debuted in 1994 with Tsuki to Sandaru (The Moon and the Sandals). Yoshinaga has won numerous awards, including the 2009 Osamu Tezuka Cultural Prize for Ôoku, the 2002 Kodansha Manga Award for her series Antique Bakery and the 2006 Japan Media Arts Festival Excellence Award for Ôoku. She was also nominated for the 2008 Eisner Award for Best Writer/Artist.

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