Now you can count the seconds until The Apothecary Diaries returns! The historical drama has collaborated with watch maker Wicca to create a duo of analog wristwatches inspired by the series's central couple. Both watches feature rhinestone details and mesh bands, as well as the series title engraved on the back: Related: The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Announced for 2025 Premiere Each watch has character-specific details and color schemes. Maomao's watch is adorned with images of medicinal herbs and freckle marks, while Jinshi's bears elegant flowers and clouds: Related: The Apothecary Diaries Anime Posts Character Trailer Focusing on Lakan Both watches are now on sale on the Premico website , priced at 40,480 yen each (tax included). Each watch is limited to a run of 2,000. Norihiko Naganuma ( The Ancient Magus' Bride ) directs the anime adaptation of The Apothecary Diaries, and also serves as series composer. Akinori Fudesaka ( Tsuredure Children ) acts as assistant-directed at Toho animation Studio and Olm.
- 3/26/2024
- by Kara Dennison
- Crunchyroll
Despite all odds, The Apothecary Diaries is an anime series that managed to stand out among very tough competition during the Fall 2023 / Winter 2024 season and the series has become a fan-favorite show for more than one reason. Based on an ongoing novel series by Natsu Hyūga, The Apothecary Diaries is a series that managed to capture the hearts of fans around the world, which is why the series has been so popular during its initial run. The first season consisted of 24 episodes and ran from October 22, 2023, to March 24, 2024. Now that the first season is over, we have some great news for you as a second season of The Apothecary Diaries has been confirmed and will be released sometime in 2025.
As stated, the original season was a major hit and one of the most popular anime of the season. Toho and Olm produced the series jointly, with Norihiro Naganuma serving as the director and script supervisor,...
As stated, the original season was a major hit and one of the most popular anime of the season. Toho and Olm produced the series jointly, with Norihiro Naganuma serving as the director and script supervisor,...
- 3/24/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Update: Teaser visual added! The official accounts of The Apothecary Diaries anime have confirmed plans for a second season, which is set to broadcast sometime in 2025. Congratulatory comments and art were shared to go along with the news, including a celebratory illustration from original character designer Touko Shino and the teaser trailer and visual below. The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Teaser Trailer The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 teaser visual The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 celebratory art by Touko Shino Related: The Apothecary Diaries Anime Posts Character Trailer Focusing on Lakan Norihiko Naganuma ( The Ancient Magus' Bride ) directs the anime adaptation of The Apothecary Diaries , and also serves as series composer. Akinori Fudesaka ( Tsuredure Children ) acts as assistant-directed at Toho animation Studio and Olm. The series is originally written by Natsu Hyuga, with illustrations by Touko Shino. Crunchyroll streams the historical drama series and describes the story: Maomao lived a peaceful life with her apothecary father.
- 3/23/2024
- by Joseph Luster
- Crunchyroll
Only one more episode of The Apothecary Diaries TV anime remains. Before the broadcast of the upcoming season finale this weekend, Toho Animation released another character trailer – this time focusing on the heartbreaking story of palace tactician Lakan and his role in the series thus far. Warning, the video contains major spoilers for the series, so you better be caught up! Related: The Apothecary Diaries TV Anime Inspires Tasty Collab Café Menu and Adorable Goods Norihiko Naganuma ( The Ancient Magus' Bride ) directs the anime adaptation of The Apothecary Diaries , and also serves as series composer. Akinori Fudesaka ( Tsuredure Children ) acts as assistant-directed at Toho animation Studio and Olm. The series is originally written by Natsu Hyuga, with illustrations by Touko Shino. Crunchyroll streams the historical drama series and describes the story: Maomao lived a peaceful life with her apothecary father. Until one day, she’s sold as a lowly servant to the emperor’s palace.
- 3/22/2024
- by Daryl Harding
- Crunchyroll
The Apothecary Diaries concludes its run this week, but fans don't have to say goodbye to Maomao just yet! Next month, Natslive Cafe will be teaming up with the series to host a limited run collab café, featuring menu items and goods inspired by all your favorite characters. The key visual for the event—and thus its merch—features newly-drawn Sd art of the lead cast, as seen above. Before you go shopping, though, chow down on soup, entrees, and sweets based on the series: Related: The Apothecary Diaries Anime Focuses on the Loyal Gaoshun in Latest Character Trailer There's also a selection of soft drinks inspired by the cast, including a matcha cream soda for Maomao and a blueberry cream soda for Jinshi: Each item ordered off the collab menu comes with one random trading card or sticker: Diners can also shop for adorable goods, including coasters, pins, and...
- 3/19/2024
- by Kara Dennison
- Crunchyroll
The end is night for the winter anime season and for The Apothecary Diaries in particular. With just a couple of episodes left in the series, it's time to take a look back at some of our favorite moments... by which we mean, of course, our favorite scenes between Maomao and Jinshi. A new trailer, cut specifically to lead into the climax of the series, highlights cute, emotional, and otherwise memorable moments between the pair: Related: The Apothecary Diaries Anime Focuses on the Loyal Gaoshun in Latest Character Trailer The Apothecary Diaries , based on the novel series written by Natsu Hyuuga and illustrated by Megumi Matsuda, is directed by Norihiko Naganuma ( The Ancient Magus' Bride ), who also serves as series composer, and assistant-directed by Akinori Fudesaka ( Tsuredure Children ) at Toho animation Studio and Olm. Crunchyroll streams the historical drama series and describes the story as such: Maomao lived a peaceful life with her apothecary father.
- 3/14/2024
- by Kara Dennison
- Crunchyroll
After Jinshi was spotlighted last week, today it was his loyal attendant Gaoshun turn to get the character trailer treatment looking back at his story in The Apothecary Diaries TV anime so far and how he’s helped Maomao navigate the intricacies of being a servant in the palace. Related: Jinshi Sparkles in The Apothecary Diaries Anime Trailer Looking at the Story So Far The Apothecary Diaries , based on the novel series written by Natsu Hyuuga and illustrated by Megumi Matsuda, is directed by Norihiko Naganuma ( The Ancient Magus' Bride ), who also serves as series composer, and assistant-directed by Akinori Fudesaka ( Tsuredure Children ) at Toho animation Studio and Olm. Crunchyroll streams the historical drama series and describes the story as such: 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...
- 3/7/2024
- by Daryl Harding
- Crunchyroll
A few days ago gave us a special video looking at The Apothecary Diaries ’ Maomao for Japan’s Cat Day, now for the leap year day, it’s Jinshi’s turn in the spotlight and shine in a brand new trailer for the currently airing series that looks back at the story so far – with scenes that feature the popular eunuch. Related: The Apothecary Diaries Anime Releases Special "Cat Day" Video Packed with Maomao's Cuteness The Apothecary Diaries , based on the novel series written by Natsu Hyuuga and illustrated by Megumi Matsuda, is directed by Norihiko Naganuma ( The Ancient Magus' Bride ), who also serves as series composer, and assistant-directed by Akinori Fudesaka ( Tsuredure Children ) at Toho animation Studio and Olm. Crunchyroll streams the historical drama series and describes the story as such: Maomao lived a peaceful life with her apothecary father. Until one day, she’s sold as a lowly...
- 2/29/2024
- by Daryl Harding
- Crunchyroll
A new cast member has been revealed for The Apothecary Diaries anime, this time with the addition of Houko Kuwashima (Obsidian Goddess in Orient ) as Fengxian. The former courtesan currently lies ill in a Verdigris House annex building, and will make her first appearance this Saturday with the premiere of episode 18. Related: The Apothecary Diaries Light Novel Reaches Over 31 Million Copies Published The Apothecary Diaries is directed by Norihiko Naganuma ( The Ancient Magus' Bride ), who also serves as series composer, and assistant-directed by Akinori Fudesaka ( Tsuredure Children ) at Toho animation Studio and Olm. Crunchyroll streams the historical drama series and describes the story as such: 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!
- 2/9/2024
- by Joseph Luster
- Crunchyroll
Becoming the first character to ever do so, The Apothecary Diaries protagonist Maomao is displayed on the latest cover of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's monthly magazine in Japan. The issue also includes an interview with voice actress Aoi Yuki and a special feature on women and addiction. Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare magazine, February 2024 issue An additional collab with the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare was also revealed, which will see posters featuring Maomao's "This is poison" line put up in medical institutions and pharmacies to promote electronic prescriptions, as pictured below. The Apothecary Diaries + Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare poster Taking a good cause even further, The Apothecary Diaries is also collaborating with the Epark health service app, which has its own poster pictured below. Users will be able to set their in-app profile icon to one of several versions of Maomao or Jinshi.
- 2/1/2024
- by Liam Dempsey
- Crunchyroll
Time and time again it has been shown that if a good anime is made, sales will follow with the original source. Once again this proves true with The Apothecary Diaries , whose light novel from written by Natsu Hyuga and illustrated by Touko Shino has printed (physically) and sold (digitally) around 7 million copies since the anime adaptation began for a total of over 31 million copies for the series. Before the broadcast of The Apothecary Diaries began in September 2023, there were around 24 million copies printed (physically) and sold (digitally) of the series, rising to more than 27 million copies a month later, showing the excitement that the anime brought to the franchise which continues to this day. Related: The Apothecary Diaries TV Anime Gets Back to Work with Creditless Opening Theme Video The Apothecary Diaries is directed by Norihiko Naganuma ( The Ancient Magus' Bride ), who also serves as series composer, and assistant-directed...
- 1/19/2024
- by Daryl Harding
- Crunchyroll
With the new cour of The Apothecary Diaries underway, new faces (and voices) are joining the cast. Today we're introduced to Rikuson, a subordinate of Lakan, voiced by Kouki Uchiyama (Akira Fudo in Devilman crybaby ). Rikuson originally appeared in volume 5 of the light novel, and he has a talent for memorizing and recognizing any face he sees. Related: The Apothecary Diaries TV Anime Gets Back to Work with Creditless Opening Theme Video Based on the light novels by Natsu Hyuuga and Touko Shino, The Apothecary Diaries is directed by Norihiko Naganuma ( The Ancient Magus' Bride ), who also serves as series composer, and assistant-directed by Akinori Fudesaka ( Tsuredure Children ) at Toho animation Studio and Olm. Crunchyroll streams the historical drama series and describes the story: 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...
- 1/12/2024
- by Kara Dennison
- Crunchyroll
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