Viewers on the Internet reacted to Maomao eating the torture snake with relish, saying, "She's too tough," "She was eating it lol," "Is this supposed to make her happy...," "She's too strong," and "What is she doing lol."

The anime "The Apothecary Diaries" is based on a light novel by Hyuganatsu. It has been adapted into a comic and the series has sold over 40 million copies. It's a mystery entertainment series in which Maomao, the daughter of an apothecary with an abnormal obsession with poison and medicine, and the handsome eunuch Jinshi (CV: Takeo Otsuka), who has a lot of mysteries, challenge the difficult incidents that occur in the court.

■Episode 45 "Toad Plate"
[Synopsis]
Under Shenmei's order, Maomao was spending her days making the elixir of immortality. One day, in order to help Maomao escape, Kyou-u devises a plan, but they are quickly discovered by the guard. When Shurei, who heard the commotion, intervenes and resolves the situation, Shenmei appears and the atmosphere changes instantly. Infuriated by Shenmei's enjoyment of tormenting Maomao, Kyou-u, Shurei, and the guard, Maomao impulsively speaks out. Enraged, Shenmei orders Maomao to be taken to the torture room.

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

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