Kusuriya no Hitorigoto


The Apothecary Diaries

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Alternative Titles

Synonyms: The Pharmacist's Monologue, Drugstore Soliloquy
Japanese: 薬屋のひとりごと
English: The Apothecary Diaries
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Information

Type: TV
Episodes: 24
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Oct 22, 2023 to Mar 24, 2024
Premiered: Fall 2023
Broadcast: Sundays at 01:05 (JST)
Licensors: Crunchyroll
Genres: DramaDrama, MysteryMystery
Themes: HistoricalHistorical, MedicalMedical
Duration: 22 min. per ep.
Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older

Statistics

Score: 8.881 (scored by 294794294,794 users)
1 indicates a weighted score.
Ranked: #232
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Popularity: #422
Members: 562,807
Favorites: 16,758

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Synopsis

Maomao, an apothecary's daughter, has been plucked from her peaceful life and sold to the lowest echelons of the imperial court. Now merely a maid, Maomao settles into her new mundane life and hides her extensive knowledge of medicine in order to avoid any unwanted attention.

Not long after Maomao's arrival, the emperor's infant children inexplicably begin to experience grave symptoms—almost as if a curse has been cast. The curious Maomao easily solves the mystery and, to remain out of the limelight, attempts to leave an anonymous tip. Unfortunately, the dashing and perceptive eunuch Jinshi sees through it and manages to single her out.

In recognition of her talent, Maomao is promoted to lady-in-waiting for the emperor's favorite concubine, Gyokuyou. As Maomao continues to remedy the numerous ailments afflicting the imperial court, her pharmaceutical expertise quickly proves indispensable.

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Background

Kusuriya no Hitorigoto was released on Blu-ray in four volumes from January 24, 2024, to July 17, 2024.

Characters & Voice Actors

Maomao

Main
Yuuki, Aoi
Japanese

Jinshi

Main
Ootsuka, Takeo
Japanese

Gyokuyou

Supporting
Tanezaki, Atsumi
Japanese

Kan, Lakan

Supporting
Kirimoto, Takuya
Japanese

Gaoshun

Supporting
Konishi, Katsuyuki
Japanese

Lihua

Supporting
Ishikawa, Yui
Japanese

Loulan

Supporting

Ah-Duo

Supporting
Kaida, Yuuko
Japanese

Meimei

Supporting
Han, Megumi
Japanese

Xiaolan

Supporting
Kuno, Misaki
Japanese

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Opening Theme

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1: "Hana ni Natte (花になって)" by Ryokuoushoku Shakai (緑黄色社会) (eps 1-12)
2: "Ambivalent (アンビバレント)" by Uru (eps 13-24)
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Ending Theme

1: "Aikotoba (アイコトバ)" by AiNA THE END (アイナ・ジ・エンド) (eps 1-12)
2: "Ai wa Kusuri (愛は薬)" by wacci (eps 13-24)

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Reviews

Feb 20, 2025
Mao mao is really cute. That's about it btw. The story is really clever, side characters are unique and interesting (except the emperor). Jinshi is good, he's the mr. perfect of this anime. Gyokuyou is good & realistic. Lifa was a bitch, but she good now. A lot of good things are happening in this anime.

I really like how the character design in both manga and anime really focuses on expressing Mao mao expressions. She's much more vivid than other character that I can think of. She's also cute. Also did I mention that she have passions, unlike other female lead that mostly are there ...
Jan 29, 2025
Mixed Feelings
Basically an isekai except she's been kidnapped, instead of reincarnating. Same effect. This is the new Nancy Drew story of the anime world. This is the Solo Leveling equivalent power fantasy for women and I’m surprised no producer came up with this concept earlier. It’s so prevalent in web novels, so honestly the novelty was lost on me. It tries to not fit any theme for any length and is obsessed with trying to balance a light-hearted mood and a poisonous plot.

I was told this was supposed to be on the same level as that other show but goddamn besides the apathetic female MC, ...
Feb 11, 2025
FunnyFunny
***Repost - original review (01/05/25) killed by guideline violation, but visible on my listed entry for the show***

Am I a fucking asshole or does this shit suck?

I suppose both can be true, but that doesn’t ease the sheer fatigue that enduring The Apothecary Diaries, fraught with truly horrendous flaws as it is, can bring upon a person.

From the response online, I’d anticipated a mature period piece; y’know, a historical drama with sprinklings of mystery tied together through investigations performed by an, if the internet is to be believed (which it obviously isn’t), exceptionally interesting and compelling protagonist... And I’m going to just have to start ...

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