The Apothecary Diaries Season 2
Also known as: Kusuriya no Hitorigoto 2nd Season / 薬屋のひとりごと 第2期
The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 is a TV series by TOHO animation STUDIO that premiered in Winter 2025. It is finished airing with 24 episodes of about 24 minutes each. Genres: Drama, Mystery. Average AniList score: 8.8/10.
Synopsis
Using her wit and vast knowledge of medicines and poisons alike, Maomao played a pivotal role in solving a series of mysteries and conspiracies that plagued the imperial court. Having recently come to terms with the secrets of her parents, she returns to fulfill her normal duties on behalf of the emperor's highest-ranking consorts. Maomao also works alongside the eunuch Jinshi to better the consorts' many ladies-in-waiting, including helping them learn to read.
However, with the arrival of a merchant caravan comes a new wave of intrigue. A pattern of strange coincidences involving the visitors and their wares unsettles Maomao, driving her to investigate the puzzling circumstances behind the convoy. As dangers from both outside and within threaten the balance between the imperial concubines, Maomao continues to utilize her cunning and medical expertise to keep the women safe from harm.
(Source: MAL Rewrite)
The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 episodes
- Episode 1: Maomao and Maomao — aired January 10, 2025
- Episode 2: Caravan — aired January 17, 2025
- Episode 3: Corpse Fungus — aired January 24, 2025
- Episode 4: Mirrors — aired January 31, 2025
- Episode 5: Moon Fairy — aired February 7, 2025
- Episode 6: The Crystal Pavilion, for the Third Time — aired February 14, 2025
- Episode 7: The Shrine of Choosing — aired February 21, 2025
- Episode 8: The Empress Dowager — aired February 28, 2025
- Episode 9: The Late Emperor — aired March 7, 2025
- Episode 10: A Ghost Story — aired March 14, 2025
- Episode 11: The Hunt — aired March 21, 2025
- Episode 12: Ka Zuigetsu — aired March 28, 2025
- Episode 13: The Baths — aired April 4, 2025
- Episode 14: The Dancing Ghost — aired April 11, 2025
- Episode 15: Ice — aired April 18, 2025
- Episode 16: Festering Resentment — aired April 25, 2025
- Episode 17: The Fox Village — aired May 2, 2025
- Episode 18: Lantern Plant — aired May 9, 2025
- Episode 19: Festival — aired May 23, 2025
- Episode 20: The Stronghold — aired May 30, 2025
- Episode 21: Taibon — aired June 6, 2025
- Episode 22: Royal Guard — aired June 13, 2025
- Episode 23: The Shi Clan — aired June 27, 2025
- Episode 24: The Beginning — aired July 4, 2025
Main characters
- Maomao (Main) — voiced by Aoi Yuuki
- Jinshi (Main) — voiced by Takeo Ootsuka
- Rouran (Main) — voiced by Asami Seto
- Gaoshun (Supporting) — voiced by Katsuyuki Konishi
- Gyokuyou (Supporting) — voiced by Atsumi Tanezaki
- Rifa (Supporting) — voiced by Yui Ishikawa
- Riishu (Supporting) — voiced by Hina Kino
- Xiaolan (Supporting) — voiced by Misaki Kuno
- Guen (Supporting) — voiced by Mitsuaki Kanuka
- Lihaku (Supporting) — voiced by Kenji Akabane
Related anime
- Prequel: The Apothecary Diaries
- Side Story: Maomao no Hitorigoto 2nd Season
- Sequel: The Apothecary Diaries Season 3
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Genres: Drama, Mystery · Season: Winter 2025