Info Share | 'The Apothecary Diaries' Anime Premieres January 2027

Adapted from the light novel series of the same name by Natsumi Eguchi, the anime is scheduled for 13 episodes. The story is set in a fictional dynasty with a Chinese aesthetic, following Mao Mao, a lady-in-waiting in the inner palace. She possesses an astonishing eidetic memory but only wishes to live a peaceful life. One day, she stands in for a colleague in a practice matchmaking session, only to find her partner is the Emperor of the Bai Lou Kingdom, Jinshi! Upon discovering Mao Mao's unique talent, Jinshi begins to guide her onto the path of an official, and the once ordinary lady-in-waiting gradually finds herself drawn into the core of the nation's politics. CVs Mao Mao: Rie Takahashi Jinshi: Nobunaga Shimazaki Li Tianhe: Go Hino Fang Zixing: Kotaro Nishiyama Zheng Chunxue: Sho Komura Gyokuyou: Takuya Sato Fukurin: Hiyori Konno I haven't read the original work, but after checking reader reviews, I think this is a series worth looking forward to! 😆 Apparently, although Mao Mao has an excellent memory, she isn't omnipotent from the start. She needs to learn how to use her talents and grows gradually. The male lead, Jinshi, also seems to be more than just an emperor for romance; he has his own political capabilities and a slightly cunning personality, occasionally showing a contrasting side. Furthermore, the story seems to place significant importance on officialdom growth and political strategy, involving imperial examinations, state governance, and diplomacy, making it more than just a simple palace romance. All of the above is based on the introductions and reader feedback I've gathered so far. There might be some discrepancies in understanding the actual content 🤣 In any case, it feels like a work that can be put on the watchlist! 😁