Melting Expression After Drinking Poison... Gulp! Maomao's Sensuality Explodes in This Iconic Scene from the Anime "The Apothecary Diaries"

Has there ever been such an alluring scene of someone drinking poison? In episode 6 of the anime "The Apothecary Diaries," the moment when Maomao (CV: Aoi Yūki) tastes poison with an ecstatic expression and declares, "This is poison," is an iconic scene that captivated many viewers.

In episode 6, Maomao attends a garden party and is tasked with tasting the food that the Emperor and his consorts will consume. While tension fills the air around her, Maomao, a poison enthusiast through and through, is excited, thinking, "I hope it's pufferfish," and "I can't resist that tingling sensation on the tip of my tongue."

The moment she drinks the soup, Maomao's cheeks flush and her expression becomes ecstatic. As she savors the soup with misty eyes and licking her lips, the military official Lihaku (CV: Kenji Akabane) exclaims with wide eyes, "How delicious is it!?" Then, Maomao suddenly returns to a dignified expression and calmly announces, "This is poison."

This impactful poison-tasting scene that highlights Maomao's character was highly praised by viewers at the time of broadcast, with comments such as "Consuming poison with such an ecstatic expression is irresistible," "It's incredibly cool and beautiful," "The change in her expression is so captivating," and "This scene symbolizes the character of Maomao."