"Like a Kazuo Umezu Work" Maomao's Shocked Face Resembled a "Parody-Style" Horror Manga in the Anime "The Apothecary Diaries"

In the anime "The Apothecary Diaries," Maomao (CV: Aoi Yūki) showed off her facial expressions! Maomao's shocked expression depicted in Episode 15 was an impactful face that reminded viewers of that famous horror manga.

In Episode 15, Maomao was deep in thought after receiving a consultation from Gaoshun (CV: Katsuyuki Konishi), a military official who serves as Jinshi's (CV: Takeo Ōtsuka) assistant. Jinshi, who came along, called out from behind Maomao, "What were you talking about?" Maomao seemed genuinely startled, with her eyes wide open and her mouth agape in a frightened expression. That face was drawn in a style reminiscent of Showa-era horror manga. Jinshi, who usually seems to enjoy Maomao's "cold attitude," appeared to be taken aback this time, perhaps because the face was too shocking, saying, "Even I'm hurt by that face."

Maomao's intense facial expression drew laughter from viewers, with comments like "A face like a Kazuo Umezu work (lol)," "What kind of face is that," and "Maomao's face was the most amazing ever (lol)."