The sight of the glamorous Jinshi caused a stir online, with comments such as, "He shouldn't wear makeup," "Just with lipstick, he could bring down a nation," "I understand why Jinshi dressed as a woman could topple a country," and "I knew his face was already perfect, but still, it’s amusing."

The currently streaming anime "The Apothecary Diaries" is based on a 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 consecutively for two seasons starting in October 2023, gaining popularity for the mystery drama led by Maomao, who works as a "poison tester" in the Imperial Court, and the comedic interactions between Maomao and Jinshi. The second season of the anime is set to air in January 2025, with a sequel production announced for July.

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

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