The Apothecary Diaries
series currently in production
Returning Series
Animation
Drama
Mystery
Seasons | 1
Episodes | 48
avg.Runtime | 23 min
First EP | 2023-10-22
Last EP | 2025-06-13
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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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TOHO animation STUDIO
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Nippon Television Network Corporation
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Shogakukan
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Season List
season 1 || Season 1
Relesed on | 2023-10-22
1
Maomao
2023-10-22
After being kidnapped and forced to work as a servant in the rear palace, former apothecary Maomao inadvertently draws the attention of the higher ranks when she investigates what's causing the emperor's infant heirs to fall mysteriously ill.
2
Chilly Apothecary
2023-10-22
Maomao tries to settle into her promotion to lady-in-waiting and food taster, but struggles to fend off both boredom and the overly-familiar Jinshi. That is, until she gets an assignment of her dreams: to concoct an aphrodisiac.
3
The Unsettling Matter of the Spirit
2023-10-22
Tasked with investigating a ghostly woman dancing nightly on the palace walls, Maomao finds a sleepwalking Concubine Fuyou. But with no medicinal cure for sleepwalking, she's forced to dig deeper to find the real reason behind Fuyou's affliction.
4
The Threat
2023-10-29
Under direct orders from the emperor himself, Maomao tries to care for an ailing Concubine Lihua, but finds her work impeded by Lihua's own ladies-in-waiting.
5
Covert Operations
2023-11-05
A eunuch stricken by a curse comes begging for aid. Meanwhile, the rear palace buzzes with excitement as everyone prepares for the upcoming garden party, and Gyokuyou's ladies-in-waiting aren't about to let Maomao get away without dressing her up.
6
The Garden Party
2023-11-12
Maomao does her best to navigate the complex social situations at the garden party, including meeting the other Upper First rank concubines. But once she settles down to do her work as a food-taster, she discovers a surprise in a bowl of soup.
7
Homecoming
2023-11-19
Gaoshun goes to Maomao to get her help in resolving the events of the garden party. Later, Xiaolan explains the purpose of the hairpins Maomao was gifted, and Maomao makes a deal with Lihaku in order to finally visit home.
8
Wheat Stalks
2023-11-26
Maomao's peaceful morning at home is interrupted when she's called in to investigate an apparent double suicide at one of the local brothels.
9
Suicide or Murder?
2023-12-03
An older acquaintance of Jinshi's dies while drinking at a party. A servant's body turns up in a moat. Both deaths are written off as self-inflicted, but Maomao's keen observations tell her that there's more to both stories.
10
Honey
2023-12-10
A tea party hosted by Lady Gyokuyou puts the politics of the rear palace at the forefront, and Maomao learns something new about Lady Lishu. His true intentions unclear, Jinshi sends Maomao to work for Lady Ah-Duo.
11
Reducing Two to One
2023-12-17
Maomao confronts Fengming about the dark secret she's been hiding from her noble Lady Ah-Duo.
12
The Eunuch and the Courtesan
2023-12-24
Discovering that Maomao's kidnappers were connected to Fengming's family, Jinshi is faced with a choice between keeping Maomao in the rear palace where he can be near her or releasing her from her service.
13
Serving in the Outer Court
2024-01-07
To Maomao's surprise, Jinshi brings her directly to his house instead of taking her back to the rear palace, and tells her she's to work in the outer court. Not only is there much to learn, it seems there's many eyes on her as the new hire.
14
The New Pure Consort
2024-01-14
Ah-Duo's replacement has arrived in the rear palace, and Maomao is assigned to give a certain lecture to all four high concubines. Later, Maomao helps Lihaku investigate a warehouse explosion.
15
Raw Fish
2024-01-21
Gaoshun requests Maomao's help in solving an apparent poisoning case. Meanwhile, Jinshi deals with an unwelcome visitor who's taken to lingering in his office.
16
Lead
2024-01-28
A shack, a chest of drawers, and a fishbowl are all that a talented metalworker leaves to his three sons upon his death. Maomao is assigned to investigate how these strange inheritances all fit together.
17
A Jaunt Around Town
2024-02-04
Covering up Jinshi's otherworldly beauty is no easy task, but after Maomao takes the challenge head-on, she's surprised when she's also asked to don the disguise of a noblewoman and escort "Jinka" outside the palace.
18
Lakan
2024-02-11
Back at home, Maomao visits an annex building at the Verdigris House that hides one of the brothel's secrets. Lakan continues to antagonize Jinshi as his connection to Maomao becomes clear.
19
Chance or Something More
2024-02-18
A discussion with Lihaku about recent events leads Maomao to realize that the mysteries she's helped to solve are connected. As the final piece of the puzzle falls into place, she rushes to stop impending disaster.
20
Thornapple
2024-02-25
Maomao was able to stop the assassination attempt, but was heavily injured in the process. However, the injuries aren't enough to stop her curiosity, driving her to confront the culprit behind the incident.
21
How to Buy Out a Contract
2024-03-03
Back to work at the rear palace, Maomao listens to Guen talk about his family's business. Meanwhile, Lihaku hears a rumor that whips him into action.
22
Blue Roses
2024-03-10
Lakan challenges Jinshi to produce blue roses to present at the upcoming garden party, forcing Jinshi to turn once again to Maomao for her help.
23
Balsam and Woodsorrel
2024-03-17
No longer willing to keep running away from Lakan, Maomao decides to face off against him. She challenges him on his own turf, in a chess match.
24
Jinshi and Maomao
2024-03-24
Lakan must now choose a courtesan to buy out. As a high-ranking military official, he can afford to freely choose, even from one of the Three Princesses. Who will he choose? Who does Maomao really want him to choose?
25
Maomao and Maomao
2025-01-10
The spring garden party concludes without incident. Maomao returns to her regular life as Concubine Gyokuyou’s taster. Meanwhile, novels become popular in the rear palace. Maomao wonders how this came to be, as novels were typically considered low-class. But behind the scenes lies Jinshi and his goals as manager of the rear palace.
26
Caravan
2025-01-17
The caravan stirs up excitement in the inner palace. The merchants bring all kinds of goods. However, something gives Maomao a bad feeling.
27
Corpse Fungus
2025-01-24
A concubine passes away, and a woman goes missing. Jinshi sends Maomao to investigate - not these incidents, but mushrooms growing in the rear palace.
28
Mirror
2025-01-31
The special envoy from a foreign land gifts mirrors - a rarity in this country - to the high concubines. However, they bring mysteries as well.
29
The Moon Fairy
2025-02-07
In order to realize the seemingly impossible request from the foreign envoy, Maomao speaks to the “Moon Fairy” herself.
30
The Crystal Pavilion, for the Third Time
2025-02-14
The woman from the clinic finds out that Maomao knows a thing or two about medicine, and asks for her help.
31
The Shrine of Choosing
2025-02-21
Maomao directs her curiosity towards an old, oddly-shaped building.
32
The Empress Dowager
2025-02-28
Maomao's reputation for resolving conflicts reaches the empress dowager, who will ask for her help to unravel a mystery that won't leave her mind.
33
The Late Emperor
2025-03-07
Maomao's investigation of the "curse" reveals more about the late emperor than anticipated.
34
A Ghost Story
2025-03-14
Maomao joins some women exchanging scary stories on a hot summer night to provide chills.
35
The Hunt
2025-03-21
Jinshi goes on a hunting trip, and brings Maomao along. He seems ready to share his secret with her.
36
Ka Zuigetsu
2025-03-28
Maomao discovers Jinshi's secret. She wants nothing to do with whatever the politics behind it is.
37
The Baths
2025-04-04
Xiaolan's term of service is almost up, so she must find a new job. Maomao and Shisui decide to help.
38
The Dancing Ghost
2025-04-11
Concubine Lishu reports sightings of a ghost in the baths in her pavilion. Maomao goes to investigate.
39
Ice
2025-04-18
Xiaolan accidentally ruins an expensive block of ice. Maomao comes up with a delicious backup plan.
40
Festering Resentment
2025-04-25
Luomen returns to the rear palace. His observations trigger Maomao's curiosity.
41
The Fox Village
2025-05-02
Suirei smuggles Maomao and Shisui out of the rear palace. Jinshi begins to search for Maomao.
42
Lantern Plant
2025-05-09
Maomao has been missing for ten days now. Jinshi's investigations lead him to a forgotten graveyard.
43
Festival
2025-05-23
The village holds a festival. Maomao attends, and Shisui introduces some of the village's history to her.
44
The Stronghold
2025-05-30
Maomao is taken to a mountain stronghold, where many of the secrets of the Shi clan are revealed to her.
45
Taibon
2025-06-06
Maomao is accused of attempting to escape, and is tossed into an ancient method of torture and execution.
46
Royal Guard
2025-06-13
The royal guard, led by Jinshi, arrives, sealing the Shi clan's fate. Maomao wants to save her friend, Shisui.
47
The Shi Clan
2025-06-27
48
Episode 48
2025-07-04
CAST
charactor: Maomao (voice)
Original: Aoi Yuuki
Total EP: 48
charactor: Jinshi (voice)
Original: Takeo Otsuka
Total EP: 48
charactor: Gaoshun (voice)
Original: Katsuyuki Konishi
Total EP: 48
charactor: Gyokuyou (voice)
Original: Atsumi Tanezaki
Total EP: 28
charactor: Yinghua (voice)
Original: Rie Hikisaka
Total EP: 27
charactor: Hongniang (voice)
Original: Megumi Toyoguchi
Total EP: 24
charactor: Guiyuan (voice)
Original: Takako Tanaka
Total EP: 23
charactor: Ailan (voice)
Original: Misa Ishii
Total EP: 20
charactor: Luomen (voice)
Original: Hiroshi Yanaka
Total EP: 19
charactor: Xiaolan (voice)
Original: Misaki Kuno
Total EP: 17
charactor: Guen / Quack Doctor (voice)
Original: Mitsuaki Kanuka
Total EP: 16
charactor: Lakan (voice)
Original: Takuya Kirimoto
Total EP: 15
charactor: Shisui (voice)
Original: Asami Seto
Total EP: 14
charactor: Basen (voice)
Original: Tatsumaru Tachibana
Total EP: 13
charactor: Old Madam (voice)
Original: Kimiko Saito
Total EP: 12
charactor: Meimei (voice)
Original: Megumi Han
Total EP: 12
charactor: Narration (voice)
Original: Sumi Shimamoto
Total EP: 10
charactor: Suiren (voice)
Original: Mika Doi
Total EP: 10
charactor: Lihaku (voice)
Original: Kenji Akabane
Total EP: 10
charactor: Suirei (voice)
Original: Kaori Nazuka
Total EP: 9
charactor: Emperor (voice)
Original: Daichi Endo
Total EP: 8
charactor: Lishu's Lady-in-waiting (voice)
Original: Saima Nakano
Total EP: 8
charactor: Lihua (voice)
Original: Yui Ishikawa
Total EP: 8
charactor: Lishu (voice)
Original: Hina Kino
Total EP: 8
charactor: Pairin (voice)
Original: Ami Koshimizu
Total EP: 8
charactor: Eunuch (voice)
Original: Satoru Ito
Total EP: 7
charactor: Eunuch (voice)
Original: Takaaki Torashima
Total EP: 7
charactor: Eunuch (voice)
Original: Masato Niwa
Total EP: 7
charactor: Kanan (voice)
Original: Umeka Shouji
Total EP: 6
charactor: Lihua's Lady-in-waiting (voice)
Original: Natsumi Kawaida
Total EP: 6
charactor: Joka (voice)
Original: Hiroki Nanami
Total EP: 5
charactor: Shenlü (voice)
Original: Masako Katsuki
Total EP: 5
charactor: Seki-u (voice)
Original: Miku Ito
Total EP: 5
charactor: Lihua's Lady-in-waiting (voice)
Original: Akiha Matsui
Total EP: 4
charactor: Lo-en (voice)
Original: Masafumi Kobatake
Total EP: 4
charactor: Lishu's Lady-in-waiting (voice)
Original: Mikoto Nakai
Total EP: 4
charactor: Ah-Duo (voice)
Original: Yuhko Kaida
Total EP: 4
charactor: Empress Dowager Anshi (voice)
Original: Mamiko Noto
Total EP: 4
charactor: Young Military Officer (voice)
Original: Shomaru Zouza
Total EP: 4
charactor: Military Officer (voice)
Original: Seiyuu Fujiwara
Total EP: 4
CREW
Katsumi Takao
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Ryo Hirata
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Yuko Yamauchi
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Shintaro Nagisa
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Norihiro Naganuma
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Wataru Nakagawa
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Ta Nhan Thuong Thuong
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Cao Hoai
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Cao Van Toan
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Pham Huu Nghia
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Truong Thi Kim Nuong
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Mayu Tanimoto
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Le Thi Huy Hieu
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Erkin Kawabata
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Nguyen Ngoc Nguyen
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Vo Thi Thu Ngan
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Nguyen Tran Thanh Loan
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Naohito Takahashi
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Yuuichi Nihei
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Kazuya Nomura
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Akira Koremoto
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Minoru Ohara
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Yukihiko Asaki
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Club Kadomatsu
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Jun Owada
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Naotaka Hayashi
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