The Apothecary Diaries
Also known as: Kusuriya no Hitorigoto / 薬屋のひとりごと
The Apothecary Diaries is a TV series by OLM that premiered in Fall 2023. It is finished airing with 24 episodes of about 23 minutes each. Genres: Drama, Mystery. Average AniList score: 8.8/10.
Synopsis
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!
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The Apothecary Diaries episodes
- Episode 1: Maomao — aired October 22, 2023
- Episode 2: Chilly Apothecary — aired October 22, 2023
- Episode 3: The Unsettling Matter of the Spirit — aired October 22, 2023
- Episode 4: The Threat — aired October 29, 2023
- Episode 5: Covert Operations — aired November 4, 2023
- Episode 6: The Garden Party — aired November 12, 2023
- Episode 7: Homecoming — aired November 19, 2023
- Episode 8: Wheat Stalks — aired November 26, 2023
- Episode 9: Suicide or Murder? — aired December 3, 2023
- Episode 10: Honey — aired December 10, 2023
- Episode 11: Reducing Two to One — aired December 17, 2023
- Episode 12: The Eunuch and the Courtesan — aired December 24, 2023
- Episode 13: Serving in the Outer Court — aired January 7, 2024
- Episode 14: The New Pure Consort — aired January 14, 2024
- Episode 15: Raw Fish — aired January 21, 2024
- Episode 16: Lead — aired January 28, 2024
- Episode 17: A Jaunt Around Town — aired February 4, 2024
- Episode 18: Lakan — aired February 11, 2024
- Episode 19: Chance or Something More — aired February 18, 2024
- Episode 20: Thornapple — aired February 25, 2024
- Episode 21: How to Buy Out a Contract — aired March 3, 2024
- Episode 22: Blue Roses — aired March 10, 2024
- Episode 23: Balsam and Woodsorrel — aired March 17, 2024
- Episode 24: Jinshi and Maomao — aired March 24, 2024
Main characters
- Maomao (Main) — voiced by Aoi Yuuki
- Jinshi (Main) — voiced by Takeo Ootsuka
- Gyokuyou (Supporting) — voiced by Atsumi Tanezaki
- Rifa (Supporting) — voiced by Yui Ishikawa
- Riishu (Supporting) — voiced by Hina Kino
- Aaduo (Supporting) — voiced by Yuuko Kaida
- Gaoshun (Supporting) — voiced by Katsuyuki Konishi
- Hongniang (Supporting) — voiced by Megumi Toyoguchi
- Meimei (Supporting) — voiced by Megumi Han
- Pairin (Supporting) — voiced by Ami Koshimizu
Related anime
- Side Story: Maomao no Hitorigoto
- Sequel: The Apothecary Diaries Season 2
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