Viewers were highly amused by Jinshi's jealousy, with comments like "Lord Jinshi lol It's like a horror movie lol," "Such intense jealousy," and "Lord Jinshi is too cute lol."

"The Apothecary Diaries" is an anime based on the light novel of the same name by Natsu Hyuga. It has also been adapted into manga in two monthly magazines, with the series surpassing 40 million copies in total circulation. The TV anime aired consecutively for two cours starting in October 2023, featuring the mystery-solving drama of Maomao, who works as a "poison taster" in the imperial court, and the comedic interactions between Maomao and the handsome eunuch Jinshi, which gained popularity and became a hot topic. The second season has been airing since January 2025.

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

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