In this episode of Shoujo Sundae, Chika, Giana, and Colleen of Colleen’s Manga Recs review episodes one through three of Ooku: The Inner Chambers. In episode one, Mizuno’s story is a mesmerizing one to follow. Yoshimune’s approach as Shogun is praised. The darkness woven throughout the Ooku is both intriguing and disturbing. In episode two, we meet the sweet and responsible Arikoto, whose life is forever changed upon “visiting” the Ooku. We also meet Lady Kasuga, who makes a permanent home in Hot Fudge after forcing Arikoto to stay at the Ooku by literally any means possible. In episode three, we learn more about Iemistu and Arikoto’s life at the Ooku. Iemitsu’s gift of a white cat to Arikoto at the end of the episode stirs up some both serious and extremely unserious Sprinkles on Top. Gyokuei’s character is lightly analyzed and Kasuga is roasted yet again. Grab your spoons, and let’s dig in! Follow our wonderful guest, Colleen! https://beacons.ai/colleensmangarecs  https://www.youtube.com/@ColleensMangaRecs EPISODE 1 - TRIGGER WARNING: Coercion, attempted rape, being sold into prostitution [1:16] About Colleen [5:52] Trigger Warning [6:37] Soft Serve Summary [8:54] Sprinkles on Top  [16:22] Floats Your Boat [40:09] Banana Split [47:38] Rocky Road [53:18] Hot Fudge [56:55] I Scream, You Scream EPISODE 2 [59:05] Soft Serve Summary [1:00:05] Sprinkles on Top [1:02:05] Floats Your Boat [1:06:52] Banana Split [1:09:11] Rocky Road [1:11:22] Hot Fudge [1:14:43] I Scream, You Scream EPISODE 3 [1:16:55] Soft Serve Summary [1:18:15] Sprinkles on Top [1:21:33] Floats Your Boat [1:24:57] Banana Split [1:30:42] Rocky Road [1:37:52] Hot Fudge [1:14:21] I Scream, You Scream About Shoujo Sundae: Shoujo Sundae is a podcast safe haven for fans that are in love with shoujo anime and manga. Hosted by Giana Luna and Chika Supreme, Shoujo Sundae aims to review and reflect on shoujo properties that deserve more attention than what they currently receive. Giana Luna is a podcaster by moonlight and a dueling pianist by daylight. Chika Supreme is a podcaster by moonlight and a social media manager by daylight. Find Shoujo Sundae wherever you listen to your podcasts: https://pod.link/1634859352 If you enjoyed this episode, SHARE it with a friend and RATE/REVIEW it on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Connect with Giana, Chika, and Shoujo Sundae! Visit our website: http://shoujosundae.com  Pledge on Patreon: https://patreon.com/shoujosundae Shoujo Sundae's Social Media: https://linktr.ee/shoujosundae Send us an email: [email protected] Follow Giana Luna on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Giana_Luna_  Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giana_luna_  Follow Chika Supreme on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChikaSupreme  Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chikasupreme  A breakdown of the Shoujo Sundae segments: -A Soft Serve Summary (episode recap) -Sprinkles on Top (symbolism portrayed in the episode) -Floats Your Boat (positive aspects from the episode) -Banana Split (moments that are neither good or bad)-Rocky Road (emotional/sad moments) -Nuts! (shocking moments) -Hot Fudge (hot takes or rants) -I Scream, You Scream (bad moments)