[Photos/Images] As Expected? "The Apothecary Diaries" Unveils a Stunning Beauty with Female Makeup on Jinshi 1st

When an extraordinarily handsome man puts on women's makeup, it's bound to result in an astonishing beauty! In the anime "The Apothecary Diaries" the eunuch Jinshi (voiced by Takeo Ōtsuka) transforms into a beauty of a level that could sway the fate of a nation.

In episode 17, Jinshi, who oversees the inner palace, disguises himself as a commoner to venture into the city. He possesses such striking beauty that it's said, "If he were a woman, the ruler would be so entranced that the country might falter." His allure captivates both men and women alike. To blend in as a commoner, Jinshi required makeup that would dull his beauty rather than enhance it. Thus, he requested a disguise from Maomao (voiced by Aoi Yūki), who routinely conceals her own beauty with makeup to appear less attractive.

Maomao sullied Jinshi's lustrous hair with oil and salt, and applied dark powder to create a swarthy complexion. Observing Jinshi's skin up close, she thought, "Not a beard or even a pore is visible. If makeup were applied...," so pristine was his skin. This led Maomao to a mischievous impulse, and she couldn't resist applying rouge to Jinshi's lips.

The result was... a stunning beauty emerged that left those present speechless with shock. Maomao was relieved, thinking, "It's good it was just the three of us (myself, the attendant, and the maid)... If anyone else had seen it, it would have been a disaster," and she hurriedly wiped off Jinshi's rouge.

While the outcome was as expected, viewers were thrilled, commenting, "His face is already well-formed, so we knew, but it's still funny," "He really shouldn't wear makeup," and "If many people saw Jinshi's cross-dressing, it might lead to a civil war and the downfall of the country, lol." It was a scene that was a feast for the eyes, albeit briefly.

"The Apothecary Diaries" is an anime adaptation of the light novel by Hyuganatsu. It has been serialized in two monthly magazines and has surpassed 38 million copies in the series' total circulation. The TV anime began airing in October 2023 for two consecutive cours, becoming a major topic with its mystery drama featuring Maomao, who works as a "poison taster" in the inner palace, and her comedic interactions with the handsome eunuch Jinshi. The second season started airing in January 2025.

(C)Hyuganatsu, Imagica Infos/"The Apothecary Diaries"Project

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