Kusuriya no Hitorigoto (The Apothecary Diaries)

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Synonyms: The Pharmacist's Monologue, Drugstore Soliloquy

Japanese: 薬屋のひとりごと

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Type: TV

Episodes: 24

Status: Finished Airing

Aired: Oct 22, 2023 to Mar 24, 2024

Premiered: Fall 2023

Broadcast: Sundays at 01:05 (JST)

Producers: Dentsu, Square Enix, Nippon Television Network, TOHO animation, Shogakukan, Imagica Infos

Licensors: None found, add some

Studios: OLM, TOHO animation STUDIO

Source: Light novel

Genres: Drama, Mystery

Themes: Historical, Medical

Duration: 22 min. per ep.

Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older

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Score: 8.92¹ (scored by 176,347 users)

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Ranked: #18²

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Popularity: #610

Members: 381,195

Favorites: 9,643

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Synopsis

Maomao, an apothecary's daughter, has been plucked from her peaceful life and sold to the lowest echelons of the imperial court. Now merely a maid, Maomao settles into her new mundane life and hides her extensive knowledge of medicine in order to avoid any unwanted attention.

Not long after Maomao's arrival, the emperor's infant children inexplicably begin to experience grave symptoms—almost as if a curse has been cast. The curious Maomao easily solves the mystery and, to remain out of the limelight, attempts to leave an anonymous tip. Unfortunately, the dashing and perceptive eunuch Jinshi sees through it and manages to single her out.

In recognition of her talent, Maomao is promoted to lady-in-waiting for the emperor's favorite concubine, Gyokuyou. As Maomao continues to remedy the numerous ailments afflicting the imperial court, her pharmaceutical expertise quickly proves indispensable.

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Background

Kusuriya no Hitorigoto was released on Blu-ray in four volumes from January 24, 2024, to July 17, 2024.

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Adaptation:	Kusuriya no Hitorigoto
Other:	Maomao no Hitorigoto
Sequel:	Kusuriya no Hitorigoto 2nd Season

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Characters & Voice Actors

Maomao

Main

Yuuki, Aoi
Japanese

Jinshi

Main

Ootsuka, Takeo
Japanese

Gyokuyou

Supporting

Tanezaki, Atsumi
Japanese

Kan, Lakan

Supporting

Kirimoto, Takuya
Japanese

Gaoshun

Supporting

Konishi, Katsuyuki
Japanese

Meimei

Supporting

Han, Megumi
Japanese

Lihua

Supporting

Ishikawa, Yui
Japanese

Loulan

Supporting

Ah-Duo

Supporting

Kaida, Yuuko
Japanese

Lishu

Supporting

Kino, Hina
Japanese

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Morishita, Katsuji

Producer

Hirahara, Yuito

Producer

Hishiyama, Mitsuteru

Producer

Mutou, Hiroshi

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Opening Theme

	1: "Hana ni Natte (花になって)" by Ryokuoushoku Shakai (緑黄色社会) (eps 1-12)
	2: "Ambivalent (アンビバレント)" by Uru (eps 13-24)

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Ending Theme

	1: "Aikotoba (アイコトバ)" by AiNA THE END (アイナ・ジ・エンド) (eps 1-12)
	2: "Ai wa Kusuri (愛は薬)" by wacci (eps 13-24)

Reviews

Apr 27, 2024

CyberXane

Recommended

I just finished the English dub of this anime, and I must say, it was really good.

The basic premise revolves around a girl named Mao Mao, an apothecary—a term I hadn't known until I watched this anime. It seems to be an old-fashioned term for a medical doctor. The story is set in feudal China and focuses on her life. Mao Mao unexpectedly finds herself working at a palace where her extensive knowledge, particularly in medicine, is quickly discovered. She is hired to assist the higher-ups, granting her special privileges that others can only dream of. While her primary role is that of an apothecary, ...

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Mar 30, 2024

JackHallowz

Mixed Feelings

Positive:
The show's the theme(clothes, building design,...), art (aesthetic characters) and sound design are on point
The plot is coherent, good pace, well connected from the beginning to the end.

Negative:
The characters are not well-written. Every single side-character in the show is just there to support the main character. They exist to create problems and ONLY main character seems to have ability to solve it.
The flaws of main character have no or little impact on her surrounding. For example: Despite being an unattractive girl she still gets the most attention from the most attractive male in the show and there's no punishment for her being unattractive. So ...

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Apr 10, 2024

Legolaspt

Not Recommended

Funny

Kusuriya has a solid start, but it loses itself halfway through, when both character development and plot progression come to a halt.

The show has some elements of a historical drama and of romance, but it focuses mostly on the genre of mystery. Regarding drama and romance: the show is not great, as the personality of the protagonist doesn't suit the genres well, because she is content by just being left alone and she is quite unemotional as well (both genres prefer emotional protagonists who want to have strong connections), and this has the effect that the show lacks a bit in both stakes and hooks ...

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