Viewers, seeing Maomao so out of breath with excitement, burst into laughter, commenting, “Her reaction is intense, lol,” “‘Really?! You’re not joking, are you?!’ — that’s definitely not how you talk to your boss!” and “The difference in their energy levels is amazing.”

The anime “The Apothecary Diaries,” now streaming with episodes released in batches, is based on the light novel of the same name by Hyuganatsu. It has been adapted into manga in two monthly magazines, with a total series circulation exceeding 40 million copies. The TV anime aired for two consecutive cours from October 2023, featuring the deduction-based drama of Maomao, who works as a food-taster in the imperial harem, and the comical interactions between Maomao and Jinshi, both of which became major points of interest and contributed to the series’ popularity. The second season of the anime began airing in January 2025.

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

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