Instead of being delighted at Jinshi's approach, Maomao's intense expression of surprise amused viewers, with comments like "Her face looked like something from Kazuo Umezu's work," "What kind of face is that?" and "Maomao's face was the most intense ever, lol."

Currently being streamed in one go, the anime "The Apothecary Diaries" is based on the light novel of the same name by Hyuganatsu. It has been adapted into manga in two monthly magazines, with the series surpassing 40 million copies in circulation. The TV anime aired for two consecutive cours starting in October 2023, gaining popularity and significant attention with its mystery drama centered around Maomao working as a "poison taster" in the inner palace and the comical interactions between Maomao and Jinshi. The second season of the anime was aired in January 2025.

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

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