Kusuriya no Hitorigoto: Maomao no Koukyuu Nazotoki Techou

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Imperial China/ Female Servant with BioChem Knowledge/ Detective/ Potentially Romance?


***Hidden Gem Alert, another must read!!*** (My preferred adaptation)
{More detailed story/ less detailed drawing}-> content focus


Minor Spoiler:

Story: 10
... As an avid reader about history, I can definitely guarantee you that this story has actually gone through researches before writing them out. Social hierarchy, sexual differences are portrayed truthfully as those from the old Imperial days. With the background setup, the story planner needs to have decent scientific knowledge to create scenes for the main female character (Mao Mao) to act like a Conan-ish figure.

With so many elements together, each chapter (around 40p each) is able to transition smoothly and leave you wanting for more! Thus, an easy 10 for the effort from the novelist who help make his content adapt from novel into this manga.


Art: 10
Without a doubt, drawings of the characters’ emotions, clothing, and ornaments are on point. Background can definitely allow the me or the readers easily recognize the details of the ancient chinese decors or buildings. This version of manga is definitely slightly “less” detailed than the other manga adaptation: yet, it was the art style differences between the two adaptations that help me to give this a solid full score.

This art style of this mangaka is definitely how I wish this story is presented. With conspiracy, drama, and potential deaths presented throughout the story, this is how the style of manga should be (leaning towards serious tone and definitely less light-hearted than the other one which looks like a “Magi” ish style).

HUGE 10 to the fact that this art style also slightly reminds me of “Aphorism”.


Character: 10
Easily a 10 when different characters have various depths, thoughts, emotions, and goals behind what they do through the scenes and how they grow!


Enjoyment: 10
I LOVE IT 10. No need for more explanation lol. Literally finish all 20 chapters in one sitting without moving. What makes me annoyed is that I have to wait for another month for new update!!! x(


Overall: 10
A masterpiece of detective/doctorish female protagonist story that has the background of Imperial Chinese. This review cannot contain my love toward this manga! Moreover, this is the better adaptation (personally) ;)


I am beyond grateful to have the chance to read this manga.


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*For this manga, I have written two separate reviews regarding the diff between this and the other manga (https://myanimelist.net/manga/107562/Kusuriya_no_Hitorigoto).

Both of which are based from the same novel, but their art style is pretty different and minor details are slightly diffferent as well. Some sections of the review will be exactly the same, but some won't. Read carefully for the contrast between these two and find out which you prefer!