Jinshi’s quiet anger directed at the spiteful former head lady-in-waiting provoked a wave of astonished reactions such as, "Jinshi's voice suddenly turned so menacing, it freaked me out," "Jinshi-sama’s beautiful smile is terrifying," and "When a beautiful person gets angry, it’s seriously scary." Voices of praise also poured in, saying, "Jinshi-sama was so cool!!" and "Jinshi-sama really showed her!"

Currently being streamed all at once, the anime "The Apothecary Diaries" is adapted from the light novel of the same name by Natsu Hyūga. The series has also been adapted into manga form in two monthly magazines, and the total number of copies in circulation has surpassed 40 million. The TV anime aired for two consecutive cours starting in October 2023, and became a major topic for its popularity, particularly for Maomao’s detective stories as a food taster in the inner palace, and the comical interactions between Maomao and Jinshi. The second season of the anime has been airing since January 2025.

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