The Apothecary Diaries

The Apothecary Diaries (2023- )

RunningAnimation showAnime, Romance, Mystery, History

In an imperial court in ancient China, it has been a few months since a 17-year-old girl known as Maomao was kidnapped and forced to work as a low-level servant at the emperor's palace. Still, she manages to retain her curious and pragmatic spirit, planning to work until her years of servitude are over. One day, however, she catches wind of the fact that the emperor's two infants have fallen gravely ill. She decides to secretly take action, drawing on her experience as a pharmacist raised in the poor red-light district.

Despite Maomao's attempts to remain anonymous, she soon catches the eye of Jinshi, an influential eunuch who recognizes her talents. Maomao soon finds herself in the emperor's inner court, where she gradually makes a name for herself by utilizing her knowledge and eccentric personality to solve various medical mysteries.

Network
Scheduleevery Friday, Saturday at 22:30 (30 min)

Last Episode

The Beginning
Season 2Episode 2430 min

The Beginning

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

Jul 4, 2025

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E24The BeginningJul 4, 2025
S02E23The Shi ClanJun 27, 2025
S02E22Royal GuardJun 13, 2025
S02E21TaibonJun 6, 2025
S02E20The StrongholdMay 30, 2025
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Cast

Yui Ishikawa

Yui Ishikawa

voices Lihua
Aoi Yūki

Aoi Yūki

voices Maomao
Misaki Kuno

Misaki Kuno

voices Xiaolan
Katsuyuki Konishi

Katsuyuki Konishi

voices Gaoshun
Kenji Akabane

Kenji Akabane

voices Lihaku
Yuko Kaida

Yuko Kaida

voices Ah-Duo
Atsumi Tanezaki

Atsumi Tanezaki

voices Gyokuyou
Hina Kino

Hina Kino

voices Lishu
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Characters

Lihua

Lihua

voiced by Yui Ishikawa
Maomao

Maomao

voiced by Aoi Yūki
Xiaolan

Xiaolan

voiced by Misaki Kuno
Gaoshun

Gaoshun

voiced by Katsuyuki Konishi
Lihaku

Lihaku

voiced by Kenji Akabane
Ah-Duo

Ah-Duo

voiced by Yuko Kaida
Gyokuyou

Gyokuyou

voiced by Atsumi Tanezaki
Lishu

Lishu

voiced by Hina Kino
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Also known as

  • Kusuriya no Hitorigoto
  • The Apothecary's Monologue
  • The Pharmacist's Monologue
  • Drugstore Soliloquy
  • 薬屋のひとりごと
  • The Apothecary Diaries (United States)
  • Die Tagebücher der Apothekerin (Germany)
  • Kusuriya no Hitorigoto (Japan)
  • 薬屋のひとりごと (Japan)
  • Монолог фармацевта (Russian Federation)
  • Монолог травниці (Ukraine)

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