The Apothecary Diaries
Maomao lived a peaceful life with her apothecary father. Until one day, she's sold as a lowly servant to the emperor's palace. But she wasn't meant for a compliant life among royalty. So when imperial heirs fall ill, she decides to step in and find a cure! This catches the eye of Jinshi, a handsome palace official who promotes her. Now, she's making a name for herself solving medical mysteries! From TMDB
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James Beckett of Anime News Network praised the first season's premiere for its unique premise, noting that the series' strength lies in Maomao's characterization as a "refreshingly pragmatic and cynical protagonist" who uses her intellect to navigate the dangers of the imperial court. In a later review, Beckett highlighted the "meticulous attention to detail" regarding the series' historical setting and the chemistry between the lead characters. Writing for IGN Southeast Asia, Dale Bashir noted that the series stood out by focusing on deduction and forensic science within a palace setting. He highlighted that the production quality from Toho Animation Studio and OLM successfully elevated…
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60 of 264 · most liked firstFrom the Verdigris House to the Rear Palace: Sex workers’ perspective on The Apothecary Diaries Kyli Rodriguez-Cayro speaks with other sex workers about the series' depiction of the profession, and how it subverts many common harmful tropes. www.animefeminist.com/from-the-ver... #kusuriya
neutral · AI labelView post →The Apothecary Diaries (Reference image to the show that I based this off of in comments) #FFXIV | #Kaiyle | #Viera | #GPOSERS
neutral · AI labelView post →I started watching the Apothecary Diaries anime and the two lead characters are a freak aroace poison fetishist and an impossibly beautiful eunuch. Most of the side characters are gorgeous women with huge cans. Perfect show
positive · AI labelView post →"The Apothecary Diaries - Kusuriya no Hitorigoto" NEW ANIME VISUAL REVEAL! New Anime Season 2 Info will be revealed on Oct 22! Based on the Chinese-style Historical Mystery LN Series by Natsu Hyuuga & Shino Touko Image © Imagica Infos, Natsu Hyuuga, "Kusuriya no Hitorigoto" Production Committee
neutral · AI labelView post →I’m all caught up with #TheApothecaryDiaries season 2 now and I adore this show 😍😍😍😍
positive · AI labelView post →Preorders open now! Good Smile Company The Apothecary Diaries Nendoroid Plus: Maomao / Maomao - Garden Party Ver. Rubber Mascot From the anime series "The Apothecary Diaries" come Nendoroid Plus Rubber Mascots of Maomao! Preorder: https://goodsmile.link/c9MmK0 #goodsmile
neutral · AI labelView post →NEW SERIES ANNOUNCEMENT: The Apothecary Diaries: Xiaolan's Story 🌿 After a childhood in poverty, Xiaolan ends up in the rear palace, but the upbeat girl takes it all in stride! She even meets a girl named Maomao!
neutral · AI labelView post →I also voice the Empress Dowager, Anshi, in this season of The Apothecary Diaries! LOVE this show to death, so I’m super happy to be part of it 🥹 Thank you so much, @shawngann.art 🙏🏾
positive · AI labelView post →Preorders open now! Good Smile Company The Apothecary Diaries Nendoroid Doll Maomao From the anime series "The Apothecary Diaries" comes a Nendoroid Doll of Maomao! Preorder: https://goodsmile.link/hBpdoy #goodsmile
neutral · AI labelView post →Had the chance to draw Maomao ໒꒰ྀི´ ˘ ` ꒱ྀིა (I still need to catch up to the show) #theapothecarydiaries #maomao #sketch #fanart #illustration #apricityart
neutral · AI labelView post →Maomao from The Apothecary Diaries God I love this show so much
positive · AI labelView post →The Apothecary Diaries Vol. 12-13 wins BEST CONTINUING MANGA SERIES at the AnimeNYC 2025 American Manga Awards! Congratulations to editor Tania Biswas and the entire team!🎉🐸👑
neutral · AI labelView post →The Apothecary Diaries will be a live-action series, starring Pacific Rim's Mana Ashida, on Amazon Prime worldwide in 2028!
neutral · AI labelView post →The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 Key Visual.
neutral · AI labelView post →Did you know Japan made a pseudo-sequel to Shaolin Soccer? The Apothecary Diaries was one of many Japanese films and series with Chinese settings. In this video, let's take a look at two more films, and explore the interconnected history of China and Japan. youtu.be/nA1NJf6bw0M
neutral · AI labelView post →[Review] With a good story, great characters, and spectacular animation, The Apothecary Diaries is one of those series that begs to be owned on disc and rewatched frequently.
neutral · AI labelView post →From "The Apothecary Diaries" comes a new Nendoroid of Maomao, this time featuring her popular Garden Party outfit! Fans of the series won't want to miss out—be sure to take a look! Preorder: goodsmile.link/2BIBDB
neutral · AI labelView post →New video! Let's return to the world of The Apothecary Diaries, and talk about the Chinese Chess scene from episode 23. In this video, I'll teach you the basics of Xiangqi, analyze the game, and show you the subtle visual storytelling hidden in Lakan's backstory. youtu.be/kqcwVrE3C5Q
neutral · AI labelView post →Congrats to The Apothecary Diaries!! It’s been such an honor and privilege to be part of the team of this incredible series!
positive · AI labelView post →˚˖𓍢ִ໋❀ apothecary diaries fanart 🌿 I really enjoyed painting this piece, Maomao is so fun to draw. Can't wait for S3!! 🤍 This is an example of my ych commissions (｡•̀ᴗ-)✧ still open #digitalart | #theapothecarydiaries | #fanart | #animefanart | #commissionsopen | #art
neutral · AI labelView post →Preorders open now! Good Smile Company The Apothecary Diaries Nendoroid Doll Jinshi From the anime series "The Apothecary Diaries" comes a Nendoroid Doll of Jinshi! Preorder: https://goodsmile.link/VvbduN #goodsmile
neutral · AI labelView post →like idk I just don't think it matters all that much, if anything it depends on the title/series. I prefer Dungeon Meshi WAY more than "Delicious in Dungeon" but I'm not about to start calling The Apothecary Diaries "Kusuriya no Hitorigoto" at least not around other english speakers lol
neutral · AI labelView post →🚨FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION: BEST CONTINUING MANGA SERIES – The Apothecary Diaries (Vols. 12-13)! This series needs no introduction, but these volumes in particular were a *gift* -- all aphrodisiac, no poison. 💚 🐸 😼
neutral · AI labelView post →📚 NEW PUBLISHER In addition to many series from Manga UP!, Square Enix Manga series are now available for purchase, including Daemons of the Shadow Realm and The Apothecary Diaries We’re adding the full catalog over the next few weeks! www.omoi.com/publishers/s...
neutral · AI labelView post →10. Like Frieren, the Apothecary Diaries is also one of the best shows I've seen in a while and with a season 3 coming the fun isn't over yet. A really good mystery show with an unforgettable character in Maomao, everyone should give this show a try
positive · AI labelView post →The Apothecary Diaries takes SILVER (2nd Place) for the Anime of the Year Title of the 12th Anime Trending Awards! The series won 6 awards, and 9 other podium finishes tonight.
neutral · AI labelView post →It's really cool that the Apothecary Diaries is having a third season and even a movie. The show definitely deserves more and I'm always excited when a series I like gets a third season because a lot of anime only get two seasons alot of the time. Also more Maomao faces is a plus 😌
positive · AI labelView post →Apothecary Diaries Novels Get Live-Action Series on Amazon Prime Globally in 2028. > Amazon Prime Video announced on Thursday that it is producing a live-action series adaptation of Hyuganatsu and Touko Shino's The Apothecary Diaries (Kusuriya no Hitorigoto) light novel series that will stream exclusively worldwide on Amazon Prime Video in 2028. Mana Ashida (Pacific Rim, Mother) plays protagonist Mao Mao in the series. ……
neutral · AI labelView post →Started a new series on Youtube yippeeee!!! The Apothecary Diaries is so good already 🥹🌿 🌷 Watch my reaction here: youtu.be/VeR5kGtoRYQ
positive · AI labelView post →>Oh let's show my mom The Apothecary Diaries, I think she might like it? Let's show her two episodes >We watch 6 episodes in a row
positive · AI labelView post →The Apothecary Diaries game they announced today is really really good looking. I'm way excited about this, the series would map onto a mystery/deduction game perfectly m.youtube.com/watch?v=amdO...
positive · AI labelView post →The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 Key Visual. cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/65121125
neutral · AI labelView post →The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 PV.
neutral · AI labelView post →Wanted to draw a quick chibi of MaoMao so I did! Found one of the ones from the show and just had a go at it. Not my usual style so it was fun to try! #theapothecarydiaries
positive · AI labelView post →Lume would be in the Apothecary Diaries show. She would do her best to cover up her cat like features (unless part of the isekai is that she turns into a human?). Unfortunately her botanical knowledge would be different from that world, but she’d try to find work somewhere.
neutral · AI labelView post →【2026.10.2 ON AIR】The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 2nd PV. > Ending Theme: Eve “AIYOU” > > TV Anime “The Apothecary Diaries” Season 3: Starting Friday, 2nd October, 2026 > on Nippon TV’s “FRIDAY ANIME NIGHT (Fri-Ani)” > simultaneous nationwide broadcast every Friday at 11:00 PM! > > [Story] > With the aftermath of the Shi clan’s rebellion finally settled, Maomao had returned to her daily life as an apothecary in the red-light district. One day, after eating breakfast at…
neutral · AI labelView post →[News] The Failure at God School Gets TV Anime Adaptation, Supernatural School Drama by The Apothecary Diaries Author Hyuuganatsu. Source: https://us.oricon-group.com/news/9298/ Archive link: https://archive.ph/U3HUZ > _The Failure at God School_ is officially getting a TV anime adaptation. The popular manga is written by Hyuuganatsu, author of _The Apothecary Diaries_, with manga art by Modomu Akagawara, known for Ani Tomo, and is currently serialized in Hakusensha’s _Hana to Yume_ with…
neutral · AI labelView post →The Apothecary Diaries on Netflix is such a weird show, tonally. I'm about seven episodes in, I think. It's like, imagine Daria crossed with Sherlock Holmes is kidnapped and sold into servitude into the Palace in Definitely Not Imperial China, and ends up using her skills to help people around her.
neutral · AI labelView post →#SongsOfSeptember I can't exactly say which couple this is for since it's one of the slower burns in a series full of slow burns, but this song still fits them as early as book 1~ So yeah, have Ambivalent by Uru from The Apothecary Diaries~ www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_pd...
neutral · AI labelView post →The Apothecary Diaries × 3 Universities of Pharmacy Special Video. Video Description: > The TV anime “The Apothecary Diaries” and 3 Leading Universities of Kampo Medicine are teaming up! > > We will be rolling out a variety of content to showcase the appeal of Kampo medicine. > > “Maomao's Treasure Hunt” finally begins on Sunday, April 26, and visitors will receive original giveaways! > > We look forward to your participation. > > Yokohama University of Pharmacy / Nihon Pharmaceutical…
neutral · AI labelView post →I’m 16 episodes into The Apothecary Diaries, I love how this show just has Maomao tackling any kind of mystery now. Jinshi has now become her stupid chief she gets results for. it’s good format.
positive · AI labelView post →A FANTASY SHOUJO BY THE AUTHOR OF THE APOTHECARY DIARIES. This is a slow burn, mystery, fantasy series that I would recommend if you enjoy Gakuen Alice, it has the same school for people with powers setting and female friendship! Currently being released by @yenpress.com
neutral · AI labelView post →Frieren: Beyond Journey's End wins Anime of the Year at IGN Best Anime Award! In Japan the series debuted with a record breaking 8.6 million viewers! Runner-Up: • The Apothecary Diaries • Oshi no Ko Season 2 • Delicious in Dungeon
neutral · AI labelView post →The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 Episode 49 "Locust" Preview. Broadcasting Friday, 2 Oct 2026 23:00~.
neutral · AI labelView post →I just came again across the video of D. Motta saying that the Apothecary Diaries (my fave show after Go) is hell not good and boring. I'm still so angry at him for the way he summarized 48 episodes in just the first two. His takes showing that he didn’t get at all what it is all about 😒😒
positive · AI labelView post →I love to draw The Apothecary Diaries but I don’t want people just to know me for that series 😭 it was the same when I drew too much FGo
neutral · AI labelView post →I'm so glad The Apothecary Diaries is back this year, the production turnaround on the show is so impressive
positive · AI labelView post →Crunchyroll has revealed its Fall 2026 anime simulcast lineup, featuring titles like The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 and Magic Knight Rayearth.
neutral · AI labelView post →The Apothecary Diaries is a good show so far, but also has a lot of shots like this of Maomao simply being a Cat so ofc this show is laser-targeted towards me
positive · AI labelView post →Lovely anime Sherlock series The Apothecary Diaries is getting a PC game spin-off, with Maomao chasing down another court conspiracy. https://bit.ly/3T0DawC
neutral · AI labelView post →[News] New anime in Fall 2026: the biggest upcoming and ongoing shows. This depends on your location. - *Sekiro: No Defeat* – September 4, 2026 - *Tokyo Revengers: War of the Three Titans* – October 2, 2026 - *Ranma 1/2* season 3 – October 3, 2026 - *Blue Box* season 2 – October 4, 2026 - *Black Clover* season 2 – October 2026 - *Suikoden: The Anime* – October 2026 - *The Apothecary Diaries* season 3 – October 2026 (part 2 in April 2027) - *The Detective is Already Dead* season 2 – October…
neutral · AI labelView post →@jojosey.bsky.social and I just wrapped up the second arc of The Apothecary Diaries and I’m ready to give it my highest recommendation. A mystery series with satisfying “mystery of the week” episodes that builds towards surprising and satisfying arc-long stories.
positive · AI labelView post →I have a show for you and it’s THE APOTHECARY DIARIES.
positive · AI labelView post →Watched the first episode of The Apothecary Diaries and yep, I'm gonna become obsessed with this show
positive · AI labelView post →Lovely anime Sherlock series The Apothecary Diaries is getting a PC game spin-off, with Maomao chasing down another court conspiracy https://bit.ly/3T0DawC
neutral · AI labelView post →The Apothecary Diaries Season 3, Gachiakuta Season 2 and More Anime to Stream on Crunchyroll.
neutral · AI labelView post →I've been meaning to watch this show! Mao Mao from the Apothecary Diaries #fanart #art #maomao
neutral · AI labelView post →J-Novel Club has announced an audiobook adaptation of The Apothecary Diaries light novel series, with the first volume set to release in 2026! ✨More: atani.me/j-novel-kusuriya-audiobook
neutral · AI labelView post →repost with your top 5 anime series in no particular order: 1. Bocchi the Rock! 2. Lycoris Recoil 3. Fate/Zero 4. The Apothecary Diaries 5. Solo Leveling
neutral · AI labelView post →Finally finished S2 of THE APOTHECARY DIARIES; I feel like the show kind of loses focus every time it leaves the Inner Palace. Was honestly more interested in the pregnancy subplots that got resolved offscreen than in the coup d'etat that took up the whole season and didn't actually make any sense.
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