Maomao, who is usually calm, was likely so furious because she understands the dangers of poison. The powerful performance by voice actress Aoi Yuki also contributed to the buzz online, with comments like "Maomao's intensity is incredible!!!" and "The outburst was impactful," and "Her voice carried such weight."

The anime "The Apothecary Diaries," currently streaming in its entirety, is based on a light novel of the same name by Hyuganatsu. It has been adapted into manga in two monthly magazines, and the series has surpassed 40 million copies in circulation. The TV anime aired consecutively for two cours starting in October 2023, featuring Maomao's detective stories as a poison tester in the imperial court and her comedic interactions with Jinshi (voiced by Takeo Otsuka), which gained widespread popularity. The second season of the anime has been airing since January 2025.

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

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