The Apothecary Diaries: Special Video and Sequel News on October 22

Fans of the anime adaptation of the light novel series The Apothecary Diaries (Kusuriya no Hitorigoto) have exciting news on the horizon. To celebrate its second anniversary, a special video will be released on October 22 this year, as announced on the series' official Twitter account.

Sequel Information

In addition to the special video, new details about the highly anticipated sequel to the anime will be unveiled on the same date. The sequel was announced back in July when the second season concluded, and fans are encouraged to stay tuned for more information.

Production Team

The production team behind The Apothecary Diaries includes:

• Director & Scriptwriter: Norihiro Naganuma
• Animation Studios: TOHO Animation and OLM
• Character Design: Yukiko Nakatani
• Soundtrack Composition: Satoru Kousaki and Kevin Penkin

Voice Cast

The series features a talented voice cast:

• Aoi Yuuki as Maomao
• Takeo Ootsuka as Jinshi
• Asami Seto as Loulan and Shisui
• Atsumi Tanezaki as Gyokuyou
• Takuya Kirimoto as Lakan Kan
• Katsuyuki Konishi as Gaoshun
• Yui Ishikawa as Lihua
• Misaki Kuno as Xiaolan
• Ami Koshimizu as Pairin
• Megumi Han as Meimei

About the Series

Based on light novels by Natsu Hyuuga and Touko Shino, The Apothecary Diaries premiered on Japanese television on October 22, 2023. Comprising two seasons with a total of 48 episodes, the series is produced by OLM and TOHO Animation Studio.

Viewers in Latin America can watch The Apothecary Diaries legally on Netflix and Crunchyroll, complete with a Latin Spanish dub.

Synopsis

Maomao, the daughter of an apothecary, is thrust from her peaceful life into the depths of the imperial court as a mere servant. Concealing her medical knowledge to avoid unwanted attention, she soon finds herself unraveling a mysterious illness affecting the emperor's young children. Her talents catch the eye of Jinshi, a clever eunuch, leading her to a role as a lady-in-waiting to the emperor's favorite concubine, Gyokuyou. Navigating the intrigues of the court, Maomao's pharmaceutical skills become increasingly indispensable.

Source: Anime News Network