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The Apothecary Diaries

Kusuriya no Hitorigoto · 薬屋のひとりごと

TV · Finished · Fall 2023 · 24 episodes · 23 min

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!

(Source: Crunchyroll)

Genres: Drama, Mystery

Tags: Female Protagonist, Medicine, Ancient China, Drugs, Detective, Historical, Politics, Royal Affairs, Foreign, Work, Primarily Adult Cast, Heterosexual

Studio: OLM, TOHO animation STUDIO

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Episodes

  1. Episode 1: Maomao
  2. Episode 2: Chilly Apothecary
  3. Episode 3: The Unsettling Matter of the Spirit
  4. Episode 4: The Threat
  5. Episode 5: Covert Operations
  6. Episode 6: The Garden Party
  7. Episode 7: Homecoming
  8. Episode 8: Wheat Stalks
  9. Episode 9: Suicide or Murder?
  10. Episode 10: Honey
  11. Episode 11: Reducing Two to One
  12. Episode 12: The Eunuch and the Courtesan
  13. Episode 13: Serving in the Outer Court
  14. Episode 14: The New Pure Consort
  15. Episode 15: Raw Fish
  16. Episode 16: Lead
  17. Episode 17: A Jaunt Around Town
  18. Episode 18: Lakan
  19. Episode 19: Chance or Something More
  20. Episode 20: Thornapple
  21. Episode 21: How to Buy Out a Contract
  22. Episode 22: Blue Roses
  23. Episode 23: Balsam and Woodsorrel
  24. Episode 24: Jinshi and Maomao

Reviews

Hilarious, Endearing, and Captivating - Maomao Does It All

A Mary Sue power fantasy

Enticing, will make you fall in love quickly with the main character