The Apothecary Diaries

Post by **Ojisama** » 16 Feb 2023, 22:35

Due out sometime later this year.

I started reading the novels, and then followed up with the manga. It's about time it had an anime.

In the East is a land ruled by an emperor, whose consorts and serving women live in a sprawling complex known as the hougong, the rear palace. Maomao, an unassuming girl raised in an unassuming town by her apothecary father, never imagined the rear palace would have anything to do with her—until she was kidnapped and sold into service there.Though she looks ordinary, Maomao has a quick wit, a sharp mind, and an extensive knowledge of medicine. That's her secret, until she encounters a resident of the palace at least as perceptive as she is: the head eunuch, Jinshi. He sees through Maomao's façade and makes her a lady-in-waiting to none other than the Emperor's favourite consort... so she can taste the lady's food for poison!

Post by **Ojisama** » 07 Jul 2023, 22:16

Debut confirmed for October.

Crunchyroll will stream as it airs.

Post by **Expendable** » 12 Jul 2023, 03:19

It looks as though she's doing a bit more than food tasting. Like crafting medicines.

Post by **Ojisama** » 01 Oct 2023, 19:10

Debut confirmed for October 21.

Post by **Expendable** » 01 Oct 2023, 22:14

Can't wait.

Post by **Ojisama** » 30 Oct 2023, 12:23

Binged the first four episodes, and the series is all that I expected.

They are following the story lines pretty closely, other than exploring her early home life in any great detail.

Maomao is already beginning to suspect that there is more to Jinshi than is apparent.

Post by **Ojisama** » 25 Dec 2023, 17:15

The series will be taking a short break over Christmas, and will resume January 6.