There is no doubt that the anime adaptation of the light novel “The Apothecary Diaries” (Kusuriya no Hitorigoto) is one of the most popular series of recent times. This popularity has not only been shown in the reviews or comments from the otaku community that have been taking place as the anime series has been airing, but it has also become, along with Sousou no Frieren, an anime that has brought a considerable amount of revenue to the anime industry.
Considering this sort of thing, it was to be expected that fans of “The Apothecary Diaries” franchise would feel a sense of sadness that the series would air its last episode. However, at the end of the broadcast of episode #24, a piece of news has been released that has thrilled those who have been following the series on a weekly basis and it was confirmed the following…
The Apothecary Diaries anime to return in 2025 with Season 2
At the end of the broadcast of its latest episode, the official media for the anime adaptation of the light novel “The Apothecary Diaries” (Kusuriya no Hitorigoto) has confirmed the production of a second season of the series. Along with this news, it was revealed that this new installment of the anime series is scheduled to premiere in Japan in the course of the year 2025 and a teaser video has also been revealed for this special occasion.
The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Vídeo Teaser
However, that’s not all, as the official website of the TV anime “The Apothecary Diaries” unveiled a stunning visual image for its long-awaited second season. This fascinating visual will feature the characters Maomao and Jinshi, the protagonists of the franchise’s story.
It is worth noting that the production committee of the series only limited itself to unveiling this round of announcements. For the time being, we recommend our readers to stay tuned to the official media of the anime “The Apothecary Diaries” for new information that could be released as the months go by.
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto, also known as The Apothecary Diaries in the West, is a popular light novel written by Natsu Hyuuga and illustrated by Touko Shino that began publication at Shufunotomo Publishing House’s Hero Bunko imprint as of August 29, 2014. As some may guess, the work is still in publication and Shufunotomo Publishing has released a total of 14 volumes + 1st limited edition of the work.
The Apothecary Diaries light novel has a manga adaptation by illustrator Nekokurage. Said manga adaptation began its serialization in the Gekkan Big Gangan magazine of the Square Enix publishing house since September 2017.
However, the original work also has another manga adaptation, entitled Kusuriya no Hitorigoto: Maomao no Koukyuu Nazotoki Techou, which is in charge of Minoji Kurata and was first published in August 2017 in Gekkan Sunday Gene-X magazine of Shogakukan publishing house.
Thanks to the good public reception of Natsu Hyuuga and Touko Shino’s light novel, an anime adaptation of The Apothecary Diaries was announced in February 2023. The anime series began broadcasting on television in Japan on October 22, 2023.
Animation studios OLM and TOHO Animation Studio were in charge of the production of the series and it was broadcast legally through the Crunchyroll platform, which is producing a dub into English. Another detail to note is that the television anime The Apothecary Diaries was composed of a total of 24 episodes in total.
“The Apothecary Diaries” is a captivating novel that immerses readers in the intriguing intricacies of the Chinese imperial court. The story follows Maomao, the daughter of an apothecary, who is torn from her peaceful life to be sold and turned into a mere servant on the lowest rungs of the palace.
Despite her humble position, Maomao skillfully hides her vast knowledge of medicine, trying to avoid any unwanted attention. However, her fate changes drastically when the emperor’s young children begin to suffer mysterious symptoms, setting off a chain of events that will lead her to unravel dark secrets.
As Maomao solves the medical riddles that afflict the imperial court, her insight and skills do not go unnoticed, earning her recognition and promotion to lady-in-waiting to the emperor’s favorite concubine, Gyokuyou. With her pharmaceutical knowledge, Maomao becomes an indispensable figure, facing palace intrigues and challenges that will test her wit and courage.
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