The tranquil study scene between Maomao and Xiaolan sparked continuous comforting reactions online, with fans commenting: "She's so cute," and "I love their sisterly interactions."

'The Apothecary Diaries' is an anime adaptation based on the light novel of the same name by Natsu Hyuga (Illustrator: Touko Shino). It is a major hit that has also been adapted into a manga in two monthly magazines. The mystery-solving drama involving Maomao, who works as a "poison tester" in the imperial palace (the kokyu), and the comical interactions between Maomao and Jinshi (CV: Takeo Otsuka), have garnered popularity and become a major topic of conversation. The TV anime has broadcast up to Season 2, and Season 3 has been announced to be a split two-cour season broadcasting from October 2026 and April 2027. Furthermore, the first theatrical film in the series is scheduled to be released in December 2026.

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

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