The Apothecary Diaries

The Apothecary Diaries

TV-14 2023 · 1 season · 60 eps · ★ 8.7 · Animation, Drama, Mystery

Returning Series Next episode: Oct 16, 2026

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!

Directed by Akinori Fudesaka · Written by Yuko Kakihara

Networks: Nippon TV, RAB, TVI

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Aoi Yuuki Maomao (voice)
Takeo Otsuka Jinshi (voice)
Katsuyuki Konishi Gaoshun (voice)
Atsumi Tanezaki Gyokuyou (voice)
Rie Hikisaka Yinghua (voice)
Megumi Toyoguchi Hongniang (voice)
Takako Tanaka Guiyuan (voice)
Misa Ishii Low-Rank Concubine (voice)
Hiroshi Yanaka Luomen (voice)
Misaki Kuno Xiaolan (voice)
Mitsuaki Kanuka Guen / Quack Doctor (voice)
Asami Seto Shisui / Loulan / Tamamo (voice)

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