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The Apothecary Diaries

The Apothecary Diaries

20238.61 Season48 EpisodesReturning Series

Overview

Maomao lived a peaceful life with her apothecary father. Until one day, she's sold as a lowly servant to the emperor's palace. But she wasn't meant for a compliant life among royalty. So when imperial heirs fall ill, she decides to step in and find a cure! This catches the eye of Jinshi, a handsome palace official who promotes her. Now, she's making a name for herself solving medical mysteries!

Created by Norihiro Naganuma
Written by Norihiro Naganuma, Natsu Hyūga
Produced by Yuito Hirahara, Mitsuteru Hishiyama, Katsuji Morishita
NetworksNippon TVRABTVIJRTYBC

Top Cast

Aoi Yuuki

Aoi Yuuki

Maomao (voice)

Takeo Otsuka

Takeo Otsuka

Jinshi (voice)

Katsuyuki Konishi

Katsuyuki Konishi

Gaoshun (voice)

Themes & Keywords

detectiveaffectationworkpoliticsfemale protagonistmaidhistoricalroyal courtlady in waitinganimemedicalsuspensefulcriticalbased on light novelamusedaudacious

About The Apothecary Diaries

The Apothecary Diaries is a animation, drama, mystery series that first aired in 2023 exploring themes of detective, affectation, work, politics, female protagonist, maid. Created by Norihiro Naganuma, it stars Aoi Yuuki, Takeo Otsuka, Katsuyuki Konishi. Maomao lived a peaceful life with her apothecary father. Until one day, she's sold as a lowly servant to the emperor's palace. But she wasn't meant for a compliant life among royalty. So when imperial heirs fall ill, she decides to step in and find a cure! This catches the eye of Jinshi, a handsome palace official who promotes her. Now, she's making a name for herself solving medical mysteries!

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