"Wow! These visuals are too good!" Fans ecstatic over "The Apothecary Diaries" Maomao & Jinshi in original Chinese-style outfits: "I'm going to go broke again!"

New illustrations and part of the lineup for the "Ichiban Kuji TV Anime 'The Apothecary Diaries'," scheduled for sequential release starting Friday, June 5, have been unveiled on the official anime X account, creating a buzz among fans.

Two images were released. The first is a new illustration featuring Maomao (CV: Aoi Yūki) and Jinshi (CV: Takeo Ōtsuka) dressed in original Ichiban Kuji outfits. The two are clad in elegant, wine-red-themed Chinese-style attire, each holding a lavish folding fan.

The second image showcases part of the highly anticipated lineup, including the Prize A "Maomao MASTERLISE" figure in a dynamic red outfit, the adorable "Chokonokko Figure" (4 types) as Prize D, and the Last One Prize "Maomao MASTERLISE OP Color ver.," featuring a striking navy-based costume that recreates the opening theme of the first season. The lineup is clearly a luxurious one.

In response to this info drop, fans flooded social media with praise for the quality, with comments like "Whoa! The visuals are way too good!" and "Another amazing design has arrived." Others expressed excitement for the Last One Prize, saying, "That's the outfit from the Season 1 opening, right?" and "I want that Last One Prize so bad!" Meanwhile, many fans let out "happy screams" about their finances, commenting, "Just how much do you plan to ravage my wallet!?" and "This is bad! I'm going to blow all my money again!"

"The Apothecary Diaries" is a mystery entertainment series based on the novels by Hyuganatsu. Set in the rear palace of a vast empire modeled after ancient China, the story follows Maomao, a young pharmacist who was kidnapped and sold as a servant. Using her knowledge of medicine and keen insight, she solves various incidents and troubles within the palace. Her brilliance catches the eye of the beautiful eunuch Jinshi, leading to her being handpicked as a poison tester for a high-ranking consort. This hit series has become a massive success.

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