This anime is very well adapted; the decision to swap the arcs makes the season flow very well and come to a solid conclusion.
While it is a relatively plain story, its simplicity could be said to be a strong point.
While some people may find the first episode a little bit hard to handle, the impact of it is necessary to show the gravitas and the motivation behind the main character. On the other end of the spectrum, people who enjoyed the first episode might find themselves disappointed at the shift in tone away from the more darker themes, as the rest of the story is
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Mar 18, 2018
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto
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A real hidden gem! I wish the updates were more frequent, but I've found this a fantastic read so far. The characters are very fun to see interact with each other, and the art and story have been quite compelling. From my perspective, this is also a very unique setting, taking place in China, in an Imperial Harem.
Even though the story is likely tailored to a female audience, I found this thoroughly enjoyable so far, being an adult male in my late twenties. I suppose the closest thematic manga/anime I can think of would be Fushigi Yugi. Something that has occurred to me ... |
