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As someone who is a fan of the manhua "Song of the Long March", I can say that I am pleased with this manga.

First off, a strong female (intellectually in this case) in a historical setting is not a new concept, but it's not exactly common either. I have read a fair share of them, but this one is quite unique and Maomao is a very interesting lead. Not only does she contain a vast amount of knowledge in herbal medicine, but her attitude is not one to mess with. Despite having a weak/frail appearance, she is anything but that and can easily take care ... of herself since her experiences in the red light district has steered her development in that direction. I also find her love for poison to be very amusing, as it is a food taster's greatest fear, while for her it is pleasure. She is overall very likable with her sassy and comical demeanor. For the male lead I don't have much to say since we do not know much about him, as we don't often get his perspective very often. However, I will say that he is quite likable at the moment and his interactions with Maomao is very adorable.

For the art work, it is just gorgeous. Not only have I found myself staring at the intricate details, such as the beautiful hair pins, but I appreciate the art that the manga itself is.

Overall, I very much enjoyed this manga and I highly recommend it :)

This was quite the random anime that I picked up and I do not regret it! This is a show that is slow paced and with a very light plot that is executed in a very relaxing and simple manner. In the end, it does live up to its Slice of Life/Comedy genre, as the quirky, yet charming characters make the show interesting, despite not having a lot going on.

I personally found the characters almost, if not, all of the characters to be likable, which is something that I find to be rare in any story/show/etc. For example, despite Sora being quite the airhead ... or Kate being loud and expressive, the show makes them still likable with their quirks.

For the animation, it's honestly nothing special for the year it was made in. Personally, I found that it gave an older vibe with its animation, perhaps a style in the early 2000s. There's not much more you can really comment on based on its animation.

If you have the patience to watch a show like "Aria The Animation", then you'll like this, or if you are looking for a show to wind down and relax to.