The Apothecary Diaries: Mystery Anime Full of Intrigue and Romance

If you are looking for a mystery, detective anime with a twist romantic then you must watch The Apothecary Diaries.

This October can be said to be a month that is quite eagerly awaited. Many new anime have been released such as Spy x Family season 2, Dr. Stone, and of course The Apothecary Diaries.

According to the author, this anime, which was released on October 28 2023, is full of surprises, plot twists that surprise you, and of course comedy that invites laughter in every episode.

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The Apothecary Diaries: Plot, Characters, Media and More

Plot

The Apothecary Diaries is anime which the author recommends for those of you who are 13 years old and over because it has quite adult story elements, contains a little violence, so it is not suitable for children.

The main genres for The Apothecary Diaries are Drama, Mystery, Romance, and Seinen. However, according to the author, the portions of all these genres are very balanced so that they can be enjoyed by all groups.

Taking a historical setting during the Ming Dynasty from China, this anime has traditional Chinese elements such as Eunuch, the king's concubine, and imperial politics.

Tells the story of the main character of this anime named Maomao, a young girl who was kidnapped and forced to work as a servant in the imperial palace. Previously, Maomao herself worked in the red light district as a drug dispenser.

In that era, many women couldn't read and write, except for Maomao. 

Maomao's intelligence and intelligence regarding medicine and herbs takes her on an adventure to solve various mysteries of death in the imperial palace.

Even though she is smart, Maomao doesn't really want to show off her strengths and wants to live as an ordinary servant. 

However, his wishes faded after Maomao accidentally discovered the reason for the death of one of the king's concubine's children.

This makes Maomao glance at one of the Eunuch named Jinshi and ultimately makes Maomao have to get involved in solving various mysteries and intrigues that occur around the empire.

According to the author, you definitely won't get bored watching every episode that airs. This is because you will be presented with various mysteries whose answers you may not have thought of.

Apart from that, the various plot twists and comedy included will make you feel like you won't get bored watching this anime.

Usually mystery anime will have a lot of dialogue which tends to make the plot boring.

However, according to the author, The Apothecary Diaries has conversations that are to the point so that you can easily understand the answer to each mystery.

For those of you who love anime with the romance genre, you can also enjoy the love story between several characters including Maomao and Jinshi.

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Character

The anime, which has the original title Kusuriya no Hitorigoto, centers on the character Maomao as the protagonist.

Maomao has a character that is quite unique compared to female protagonists in anime in general.

For a 17 year old girl, Maomao is said to be very intelligent and resourceful, her nature is cautious as she is always on guard in the dangerous palace environment. 

His intelligence and sharp observation became his greatest weapons. The obsession with poison and herbal medicine also makes Maomao even more unique.

The next protagonist is Jinshi, a Chief Eunuch. He has a handsome face but a charming character, mysterious and enigmatic and a little childish only when facing Maomao.

Of course, this anime will involve various other characters who certainly have interesting personalities.

Call it Gyokuyo, the emperor's concubine and Maomao's superior. Gaoshun who was the assistant of Jinshi, emperor Eisei, Rihaku, and many more.

Platforms and Media

Currently, “The Apothecary Diaries” is available for you to watch via streaming on Crunchyroll and Netflix.

There are a total of episodes for this anime series consisting of one season with 12 episodes and only 10 episodes have aired when this article was released.

You can also read further novels and manga from Kusuriya no Hitorigoto which were released earlier than the anime broadcast.

That's the discussion and review of the anime The Apothecary Diaries. Find various digital product offers and cheap and fast game top ups at VCGamers Marketplace yes!