Viewers online watched with warm amusement as Jinshi suddenly raised his voice and panicked in an obvious way, commenting, "Jinshi raising his voice at the talk of making her a consort (lol)," "He's panicking so much (lol)," and "Jinshi flustered over the joke was so cute."
"The Apothecary Diaries" is an anime work based on the light novel of the same name by Hyuganatsu. It's a mega-hit that has also been adapted into manga in two monthly magazines. The series became a major topic of conversation, gaining popularity for Maomao's deduction dramas as she works as a "food taster" in the rear palace, as well as the comical exchanges between Maomao and Jinshi. The TV anime has aired up to Season 2, and Season 3 has been announced for broadcast in two split cours starting in October 2026 and April 2027. Additionally, the series' first theatrical film is scheduled for release in December 2026.
(C)Hyuganatsu, Imagica Infos/"The Apothecary Diaries"Project
