The strong emotions Maomao displayed left the internet abuzz with comments like "That was chilling," "I can't get that expression out of my head," and "I can't believe Maomao made that face..." The scene was striking, with many viewers saying, "The close-up of her expression was terrifying and gave me goosebumps," and "The portrayal of her anger was so well done."

"The Apothecary Diaries" is an anime adaptation of the light novel of the same name by Hyuganatsu. The series has also been adapted into manga in two monthly magazines, with a total of 40 million copies in circulation. The TV anime aired consecutively for two seasons starting in October 2023, featuring Maomao's detective stories as she works as a "poison taster" in the imperial court, along with her comedic interactions with the handsome eunuch Jinshi. It became a major topic due to its popularity. The second season has been airing since January 2025.

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

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