In Episode 42 of the anime "The Apothecary Diaries," which began airing on May 9, Maomao (CV: Aoi Yuki) is discovered to be missing, much to the distress of her father, Lakan (CV: Takuya Kirimoto). In response, Lakan sets out to rescue Maomao by breaking through the gates of the rear palace, evoking laughter among viewers as they refer to him as "a cute dad" and note his transformation into a comedic character.
![[Photos/Images] "Daddy's Coming to Save You!" Lakan Breaks through the Rear Palace Gates Upon Learning His Daughter Maomao is Missing in Episode 42 of the Anime "The Apothecary Diaries" 1st](https://times-abema.ismcdn.jp/mwimgs/9/d/724w/img_9dd860541c05f11dbe20bc71111d4c2e153021.jpg)
