Ahead of the broadcast of Episode 46, "The Imperial Guard," new visuals and a special video have been released from the TV anime "The Apothecary Diaries."
This story centers on Maomao, a girl who solves difficult cases as a poison tester in the inner palace. Based on the hugely popular manga with over 40 million cumulative copies sold, the anime's second season began airing in January 2025. The series consistently ranks high in streaming charts and has expanded into exhibitions and collaborations with Universal Studios Japan. In the second cour of season two, which started in April, Mrs. GREEN APPLE performs the opening theme, Omoinotake performs the ending theme, and the series has been drawing attention on social media and in video view counts.
![[Photos/Images] Special Footage and New Visual Show Jinshi's Resolve as He Leads the Imperial Guard in "The Apothecary Diaries" Anime 1st](https://times-abema.ismcdn.jp/mwimgs/9/f/724w/img_9fbad43f1acecf7c532718d4429e929c300249.jpg)
!["Music that makes you glad you encountered it" — Yuki Kajiura's thoughts poured into the theme song and soundtrack [Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie: Walpurgisnacht: Rising- Interview]](https://times-abema.ismcdn.jp/mwimgs/2/c/250w/img_2caa71937b6e13eeecab80d3a6e1d83c1000985.jpg)
