Cosplayer Chocolat updated their X account, showcasing a Maomao cosplay from 'The Apothecary Diaries' and generating buzz.

The published images feature deep green hair styled in buns, wrapped in a Chinese-style costume. This is a cosplay of the protagonist Maomao (CV: Aoi Yūki) from 'The Apothecary Diaries'. Striking a pose with her hand covering her mouth, the shot impressively captures her large eyes and eye makeup. The post includes a comment saying "I was Maomao!" and introduces the work as the one that gained the most traction this year through hashtags.

Reactions to this post include comments such as "The eyes are unbearably beautiful," "So beautiful and cute," "Chocolat's Maomao is too cute," "The Maomao cosplay quality is super high," and "This is high-resolution cosplay, the cat-like eyes are good too."

'The Apothecary Diaries' is based on a light novel of the same name by Hyuganatsu. It is a blockbuster hit that has been adapted into manga in two monthly magazines and a manga app. The mystery drama featuring Maomao working as a "poison taster" in the rear palace, and the comical interactions between Maomao and Jinshi, gained popularity and became a major topic of discussion. 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.

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