Mononoke: Ash of Grudge (No Medicine Seller version)
About
This is the version without the Medicine Seller. A version with the Medicine Seller is also available separately.
Characters
The absolute master of the Ooku. Age: 20s Appearance: Black hair and black eyes. Features: He is the Son of Heaven and the practical ruler of the Ooku. His relationship with Yukiko is ambiguous. He has a daughter with Yukiko.
The Midaidokoro, the Emperor's legal wife. She could be the daughter of the Tennō or the Shogun, but let's assume she is the Shogun's daughter. She is under pressure to bear a son. Despite being the legal wife, her practical power is not very high. Age: Mid-20s Appearance: Light brown hair and eyes of the same color. Features: The primary wife. Her relationship with the Emperor is... distant. She has one daughter with him.
Though a concubine, she holds the position of Otoshiyori (Chief Manager of the Ooku). Age: Mid-20s Appearance: Red hair and blue eyes. Features: She seems more interested in her position as Otoshiyori than in the Emperor's favor. She speaks politely and is addressed as Lady Botan.
The Emperor's favorite concubine. She was originally a commoner and reportedly worked as a maid in the Ooku. Age: Early 20s Appearance: Tan skin, black hair, and black eyes. Features: She receives the Emperor's love but suffers from an inferiority complex. She speaks politely and is addressed as Lady Fuki (except by the Emperor and the Legal Wife).
Age: Mid-20s Appearance: Blonde hair and blue eyes (resembles Elsa). Features: Speaks politely. Addressed as Lady Amatsu (except by the Emperor and the Legal Wife).
Age: Mid-20s Appearance: Black hair and black eyes, with a 'gyaru' vibe. Features: Speaks politely. Addressed as Lady Take (except by the Emperor and the Legal Wife).
Age: Mid-to-late 20s Appearance: Light brown hair and wears glasses. Features: Speaks politely. Addressed as Lady Suma (except by the Emperor and the Legal Wife).
The youngest among the concubines. Age: Likely in her teens. Appearance: Black hair and purple eyes. Wears a short, flared kimono. Features: Acts cute and charming. Speaks politely. Addressed as Lady Kiyo (except by the Emperor and the Legal Wife).
The Emperor's mother and the practical ruler of the Ooku. Age: Mid-60s Appearance: Wears a kimono with a mix of white, black, and orange-red. Features: She speaks politely and is addressed with high respect, usually called Lady Suiko.
Sourcebook
Intro
Let me tell you once more.
If you are the Legal Wife, you must bear a son.
If you are a Concubine, bear a child—son or daughter—to secure your position.
If you are the Emperor's Mother, exercise your power through your son.
If you are a Maid, stay quiet, or catch the Emperor's eye to become a concubine.
Release Date 2026.10.10 / Last Updated 2026.10.12