The Apothecary Diaries (Kusuriya no Hitorigoto) is a new anime for the fall season of 2023. It's a story about a girl pharmacist Maomao, who lives a quiet life with her father. The happy days are interrupted when she is kidnapped on her way home and sold to the Imperial Palace. At first, the girl tries not to attract unnecessary attention at the palace, but by pure chance she saves the sick princess and her mother using her knowledge. This act attracts the attention of Jinshi, a eunuch who keeps order in the inner palace, and Gyokuyo, a high-ranking concubine whose child was saved by the girl. They make Maomao Gyokuyo's personal assistant and thus draw her into a series of palace intrigues.
Why might The Apothecary Diaries appeal to you?
Perhaps the anime's greatest asset is its balanced narrative. In the plot there are both detective elements, as well as drama and comedy. The creators don't forget about the romantic component: here it is presented enough, but doesn't drag the narrative down. Another undoubted plus is the main character Maomao. Her personality is interesting because she lacks self-control. Although the girl knows how to act correctly in different situations, her curiosity and thirst for knowledge often lead her to reckless actions. Such a protagonist is pleasant to watch, and her steps sometimes bring a fair amount of fun. Another nice bonus is the art: beautiful, but without excessive details. Where necessary, the visuals enhance the drama, and the funny moments show interesting solutions like chibi-style transformations.
What is the reason for the lack of hype around anime?
The Apothecary Diaries still hasn't made a sensation. Loyal fans believe that the anime is clearly not getting the amount of discussion it deserves. Some attribute this trend to the strange release schedule of the series: no episodes for the first two weeks of the season, and three in the third week. Others believe that the reason is that this is a historical anime, and they often suffer from a lack of popularity, especially if they are also devoid of fantasy elements. Some say that the time has not yet come, and the plot is just gaining momentum. More logically, The Apothecary Diaries has some serious competitors like Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (Sousou no Frieren) or The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You (Kimi no Koto ga Daidaidaidaidaidaisuki na 100-nin no Kanojo), which viewers went to see first. It's impossible to give an exact reason, but one thing is for sure — The Apothecary Diaries is worth paying attention to.
Fans are concerned that the adaptation of popular manga hasn't received the attention it deserves. Let's find out why.
Summary:
The anime's greatest asset is its balanced narrative.
Loyal fans believe that the anime is clearly not gaining the amount of discussion it deserves.
The Apothecary Diaries (Kusuriya no Hitorigoto) is a new anime for the fall season of 2023. It's a story about a girl pharmacist Maomao, who lives a quiet life with her father. The happy days are interrupted when she is kidnapped on her way home and sold to the Imperial Palace. At first, the girl tries not to attract unnecessary attention at the palace, but by pure chance she saves the sick princess and her mother using her knowledge. This act attracts the attention of Jinshi, a eunuch who keeps order in the inner palace, and Gyokuyo, a high-ranking concubine whose child was saved by the girl. They make Maomao Gyokuyo's personal assistant and thus draw her into a series of palace intrigues.
Why might The Apothecary Diaries appeal to you?
Perhaps the anime's greatest asset is its balanced narrative. In the plot there are both detective elements, as well as drama and comedy. The creators don't forget about the romantic component: here it is presented enough, but doesn't drag the narrative down. Another undoubted plus is the main character Maomao. Her personality is interesting because she lacks self-control. Although the girl knows how to act correctly in different situations, her curiosity and thirst for knowledge often lead her to reckless actions. Such a protagonist is pleasant to watch, and her steps sometimes bring a fair amount of fun. Another nice bonus is the art: beautiful, but without excessive details. Where necessary, the visuals enhance the drama, and the funny moments show interesting solutions like chibi-style transformations.
What is the reason for the lack of hype around anime?
The Apothecary Diaries still hasn't made a sensation. Loyal fans believe that the anime is clearly not getting the amount of discussion it deserves. Some attribute this trend to the strange release schedule of the series: no episodes for the first two weeks of the season, and three in the third week. Others believe that the reason is that this is a historical anime, and they often suffer from a lack of popularity, especially if they are also devoid of fantasy elements. Some say that the time has not yet come, and the plot is just gaining momentum. More logically, The Apothecary Diaries has some serious competitors like Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (Sousou no Frieren) or The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You (Kimi no Koto ga Daidaidaidaidaidaisuki na 100-nin no Kanojo), which viewers went to see first. It's impossible to give an exact reason, but one thing is for sure — The Apothecary Diaries is worth paying attention to.
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