That she could savor a soup laced with poison like this... In a way, this scene symbolizes the character of Maomao. The internet went wild with comments like "The ecstasy in her expression as she eats poison, I can't get enough", "She is so cool and beautiful", "Her line gave me chills!", and "I'm so satisfied to see one of the best scenes".

"The Apothecary Diaries" is an anime based on the light novel of the same name by Hyuganatsu. It has been serialized in two monthly magazines, and the series has sold over 40 million copies. The TV anime aired for two consecutive seasons from October 2023, and the detective drama featuring Maomao working as a poison taster in the palace, as well as the comedic interaction between Maomao and Jinshi (CV: Takeo Otsuka), became hugely popular and a major topic of conversation. The second season of the anime began airing in January 2025.

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

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