Viewers were also captivated by Jinshi's aphrodisiac-boosted appearance. At the time of broadcast, the internet was buzzing with comments like "Jinshi's aphrodisiac injection version," "Headphones recommended," and "If Jinshi blushed from the aphrodisiac, his sex appeal would be off the charts."

"The Apothecary Diaries" is an anime based on the light novel of the same name by Hyuganatsu. It has also been adapted into manga in two monthly magazines, with the series surpassing 40 million copies in circulation. The TV anime aired for two consecutive cours from October 2023, becoming a big hit with its mystery-solving by Maomao, who works as a "poison taster" in the inner palace, and the comical interactions between Maomao and the handsome eunuch Jinshi. The second season began airing in January 2025.

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

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