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The Apothecary Diaries

The Apothecary Diaries

S1 · E1

IMDB:

8.6
The Apothecary Diaries

Released

10/22/2023

Duration

0h 24m

Genre

Animation, Drama, Mystery

Country

Japan

Cast

Aoi Yuuki, Takeo Otsuka, Katsuyuki Konishi

Overview

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!

Episodes

MaomaoEP 1Available

Maomao

23m7.7

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.

Chilly ApothecaryEP 2Available

Chilly Apothecary

23m7.2

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.

The Unsettling Matter of the SpiritEP 3Available

The Unsettling Matter of the Spirit

23m6.9

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.

The ThreatEP 4Available

The Threat

23m8.4

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.

Covert OperationsEP 5Available

Covert Operations

23m7.6

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.

The Garden PartyEP 6Available

The Garden Party

23m8.3

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.

HomecomingEP 7Available

Homecoming

23m7.4

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.

Wheat StalksEP 8Available

Wheat Stalks

23m7.2

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.

Suicide or Murder?EP 9Available

Suicide or Murder?

23m7.8

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.

HoneyEP 10Available

Honey

23m8.2

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.

Reducing Two to OneEP 11Available

Reducing Two to One

23m7.1

Maomao confronts Fengming about the dark secret she's been hiding from her noble Lady Ah-Duo.

The Eunuch and the CourtesanEP 12Available

The Eunuch and the Courtesan

23m7.2

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.

Serving in the Outer CourtEP 13Available

Serving in the Outer Court

23m7.9

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.

The New Pure ConsortEP 14Available

The New Pure Consort

23m7.9

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.

Raw FishEP 15Available

Raw Fish

23m7.7

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.

LeadEP 16Available

Lead

23m8.1

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.

A Jaunt Around TownEP 17Available

A Jaunt Around Town

23m8.1

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.

LakanEP 18Available

Lakan

23m8.2

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.

Chance or Something MoreEP 19Available

Chance or Something More

23m8.6

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.

ThornappleEP 20Available

Thornapple

23m8.5

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.

How to Buy Out a ContractEP 21Available

How to Buy Out a Contract

23m8.2

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.

Blue RosesEP 22Available

Blue Roses

23m8.2

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.

Balsam and WoodsorrelEP 23Available

Balsam and Woodsorrel

23m8.5

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.

Jinshi and MaomaoEP 24Available

Jinshi and Maomao

23m8.9

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?

Maomao and MaomaoEP 25Available

Maomao and Maomao

24m8.8

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.

CaravanEP 26Available

Caravan

24m8.6

The caravan stirs up excitement in the inner palace. The merchants bring all kinds of goods. However, something gives Maomao a bad feeling.

Corpse FungusEP 27Available

Corpse Fungus

24m8.5

A concubine passes away, and a woman goes missing. Jinshi sends Maomao to investigate - not these incidents, but mushrooms growing in the rear palace.

MirrorEP 28Available

Mirror

24m8.3

The special envoy from a foreign land gifts mirrors - a rarity in this country - to the high concubines. However, they bring mysteries as well.

The Moon FairyEP 29Available

The Moon Fairy

24m9.1

In order to realize the seemingly impossible request from the foreign envoy, Maomao speaks to the “Moon Fairy” herself.

The Crystal Pavilion, for the Third TimeEP 30Available

The Crystal Pavilion, for the Third Time

24m8.7

The woman from the clinic finds out that Maomao knows a thing or two about medicine, and asks for her help.

The Shrine of ChoosingEP 31Available

The Shrine of Choosing

24m8.9

Maomao directs her curiosity towards an old, oddly-shaped building.

The Empress DowagerEP 32Available

The Empress Dowager

24m8.3

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.

The Late EmperorEP 33Available

The Late Emperor

24m8.6

Maomao's investigation of the "curse" reveals more about the late emperor than anticipated.

A Ghost StoryEP 34Available

A Ghost Story

24m7.6

Maomao joins some women exchanging scary stories on a hot summer night to provide chills.

The HuntEP 35Available

The Hunt

24m8.2

Jinshi goes on a hunting trip, and brings Maomao along. He seems ready to share his secret with her.

Ka ZuigetsuEP 36Available

Ka Zuigetsu

24m7.7

Maomao discovers Jinshi's secret. She wants nothing to do with whatever the politics behind it is.

The BathsEP 37Available

The Baths

24m7.2

Xiaolan's term of service is almost up, so she must find a new job. Maomao and Shisui decide to help.

The Dancing GhostEP 38Available

The Dancing Ghost

24m8.4

Concubine Lishu reports sightings of a ghost in the baths in her pavilion. Maomao goes to investigate.

IceEP 39Available

Ice

24m8.4

Xiaolan accidentally ruins an expensive block of ice. Maomao comes up with a delicious backup plan.

Festering ResentmentEP 40Available

Festering Resentment

24m8.3

Luomen returns to the rear palace. His observations trigger Maomao's curiosity.

The Fox VillageEP 41Available

The Fox Village

24m8.1

Suirei smuggles Maomao and Shisui out of the rear palace. Jinshi begins to search for Maomao.

Lantern PlantEP 42Available

Lantern Plant

24m8.8

Maomao has been missing for ten days now. Jinshi's investigations lead him to a forgotten graveyard.

FestivalEP 43Available

Festival

24m7.9

The village holds a festival. Maomao attends, and Shisui introduces some of the village's history to her.

The StrongholdEP 44Available

The Stronghold

24m8.2

Maomao is taken to a mountain stronghold, where many of the secrets of the Shi clan are revealed to her.

TaibonEP 45Available

Taibon

24m6.7

Maomao is accused of attempting to escape, and is tossed into an ancient method of torture and execution.

Royal GuardEP 46Available

Royal Guard

24m8.1

The royal guard, led by Jinshi, arrives, sealing the Shi clan's fate. Maomao wants to save her friend, Shisui.

The Shi ClanEP 47Available

The Shi Clan

24m8.0

Jinshi and his forces infiltrate the stronghold, cornering the remaining Shi clan members.

The BeginningEP 48Available

The Beginning

24m7.8

After the war, Jinshi's work piles up and Maomao returns to the pleasure district.

Cast

Aoi Yuuki

Maomao (voice)

Aoi Yuuki

Takeo Otsuka

Jinshi (voice)

Takeo Otsuka

Katsuyuki Konishi

Gaoshun (voice)

Katsuyuki Konishi

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