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| Main Title | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto (a17870) |
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| Official Title | en |
| Official Title | ja |
| Type | TV Series, 24 episodes |
| Year | 22.10.2023 until 24.03.2024 |
| Season | Autumn 2023 |
| Tags | [similar] |
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| Rating | 9.50 (1620) |
| Average | 8.60 (1641) |
| Review Rating | 5.00 (1) |
| Added by | hidden on 2023-02-16 04:09 |
| Edited by | hidden on 2024-01-27 12:27 |
| Main Title | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto (a17870) |
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| Official Title | en |
| Official Title | ja |
| Official Title | de |
| Official Title | pt-BR pt |
| Official Title | it |
| Official Title | fr |
| Official Title | es-419 es |
| Official Title | vi |
| Official Title | tr |
| Official Title | ru |
| Official Title | th |
| Official Title | zh-Hans |
| Official Title | zh-Hant |
| Synonym | Yao Wu Shaonu de Ninan, Zapiski zielarki |
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| Ootsuka Takeo | as | Jinshi |
| Yuuki Aoi | as | Maomao |
| Kaida Yuuko | as | Ah-Duo |
| Konishi Katsuyuki | as | Gaoshun |
| Tanezaki Atsumi | as | Gyokuyou |
| Kirimoto Takuya | as | Kan Lakan |
| Akabane Kenji | as | Lihaku |
| Ishikawa Yui | as | Lihua |
| Kino Hina | as | Lishu |
| Seto Asami | as | Loulan |
In the East, there is a land ruled by an emperor whose consorts and serving women live in a sprawling complex known as the rear palace. Maomao, an unassuming girl raised in the capital's pleasure district by her apothecary father, never imagined the rear palace would have anything to do with her—until she was kidnapped and sold into service there.
Though she looks ordinary, Maomao has a quick wit, a sharp mind, and an extensive knowledge of medicine. That's her secret, until she encounters a resident of the palace at least as perceptive as she is: the head eunuch, Jinshi. He sees through Maomao's façade and makes her a lady-in-waiting to none other than the Emperor's favourite consort... so she can taste the lady's food for poison!
Source: J-Novel Club
Note: The first three episodes received an early screening at a special event on October 1, 2023 at TOHO Cinemas Hibiya in Tokyo and three additional TOHO cinemas. The regular TV broadcast started on October 22, 2023.
Though she looks ordinary, Maomao has a quick wit, a sharp mind, and an extensive knowledge of medicine. That's her secret, until she encounters a resident of the palace at least as perceptive as she is: the head eunuch, Jinshi. He sees through Maomao's façade and makes her a lady-in-waiting to none other than the Emperor's favourite consort... so she can taste the lady's food for poison!
Source: J-Novel Club
Note: The first three episodes received an early screening at a special event on October 1, 2023 at TOHO Cinemas Hibiya in Tokyo and three additional TOHO cinemas. The regular TV broadcast started on October 22, 2023.
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Explanation by EvGaS on Wednesday, 03.01.2024 14:34
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Explanation by helpme on Sunday, 05.11.2023 09:03
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Explanation by DoNotNutADonut on Thursday, 20.03.2025 20:31
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Explanation by EvGaS on Sunday, 21.01.2024 04:05
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recommended by 18 s - 1 for fans - 3 recommended - 14 must see 6w1p5e
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by Ernacram on 2025-03-16 19:49
Finally something new ! The pacing can be a little slow and the story it is a bit too episodic to my taste, but damn this felt refreshing.
must see
by Helemar on 2024-07-15 20:37
Reminds me of Kemono no Souja Erin and Honzuki no Gekokujou. two other fantastic series centered around a young female protagonist.
This one was fantastic as well, starts out strong with well defined characters, the plot moves quickly, and there are interesting turns with great moments of humor. The characters getting surprised is natural and enjoyable.
This was hard to stop watching and force myself to go to sleep when I did, because it was simply enthralling.
I am eagerly awaiting season 2. Watch this.
This one was fantastic as well, starts out strong with well defined characters, the plot moves quickly, and there are interesting turns with great moments of humor. The characters getting surprised is natural and enjoyable.
This was hard to stop watching and force myself to go to sleep when I did, because it was simply enthralling.
I am eagerly awaiting season 2. Watch this.
recommended
by bnns on 2024-05-21 06:31
A compendium of different event in and around the palace with our heroine (or MC) taking the center, there are some mature and suggestive sequences, the series weaves through a web finding elements that tie different events together making it one larger overarching story.
I can't comment on historical accuracy (and I'm sure there are quite a few deficiencies) but it feel like it did a really good job with bringing to the viewers attention different difficulties and acquainting us with realities of the time (though not entirely in their mindset, probably in ours if we had been transported to the past).
The series mostly watches like a mystery novel with our heroine being the detective, thrust into various circumstances.
I can't comment on historical accuracy (and I'm sure there are quite a few deficiencies) but it feel like it did a really good job with bringing to the viewers attention different difficulties and acquainting us with realities of the time (though not entirely in their mindset, probably in ours if we had been transported to the past).
The series mostly watches like a mystery novel with our heroine being the detective, thrust into various circumstances.
for fans
by SilverOrlov on 2024-05-08 13:12
If an anime takes some historical era as a basis, then it MUST follow its rules in order to be considered not just entertaining and interesting, but also as some quality story, which is absolutely not the case here. I read a review from a person who understands this era and he listed a huge number of small and several significant moments of unacceptable behavior in this anime of this heroine for the sake of “romantic flair”. In addition, the heroine is a typical Mary Sue.(In the second season, or if you read the original source, you will understand what I mean). I honestly really love good romance, and even "for girls" ones, but only when they are done normally, of normal level of quality, not just beautiful or just well-squeezed emotions. For me personally this is 7 out of 10. If you don’t care about logical holes, frank Mary Sue heroine and ignoring the era rules taken as a basis, then yes, you will really like it and I think the rating will be 8-10 out of 10.
must see
by tsetsofox on 2024-04-11 21:41
Extremely well-build and compelling world, based on so much historically accurate information that the more implausible events seem relatively believable and life-like. Truly a masterpiece of execution, both in of production and characters. An intricate and compelling plot to easily hook one in and hold one's attention for the entirety of its development. The confirmation of a second season is just the cherry on top.
recommended
by sammy321 on 2024-04-02 18:40
The premise to this anime is complex as this takes place during the Imperial China era where kidnapping, brothels and slave workers are accepted and follows an interesting MC working in the Palace where future Emperor heirs are raised. What I enjoyed about this series were the characters, the mysteries and the 1st half of this series... it was well balanced with great pacing; however, the 2nd half wasn't as good. Overall, this is a solid watch and look forward to the 2nd season.
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by Feli_Esmeralder on 2025-02-26 17:15
Rating: 5
Approval: -
The Apothecary Diaries had the potential to be a gripping historical drama. Still, it chose not to take risks, lacking great depth, but suitable to sell and be of interest and taste to the mainstream public. It is not a bad anime, just average.
It has problems with the development of its protagonist, who lacks depth and complexity compared to other archetypal characters. This results in an uninteresting narrative and one-dimensional characters.
The show also has narrative twists that fail to impact the characters due to the lack of emotional development, especially Maomao, who seems indifferent to key situations in her life.
Despite the attractive visual aesthetics, the direction and narrative lack depth, leaving the viewer without details to discover. Although serious topics such as murder and slavery are touched upon, the script does not develop them adequately.
For this reason, I give it a 5/10. It could be a 6, but it's still just another average story, with bare minimum visuals and zero characters.
It has problems with the development of its protagonist, who lacks depth and complexity compared to other archetypal characters. This results in an uninteresting narrative and one-dimensional characters.
The show also has narrative twists that fail to impact the characters due to the lack of emotional development, especially Maomao, who seems indifferent to key situations in her life.
Despite the attractive visual aesthetics, the direction and narrative lack depth, leaving the viewer without details to discover. Although serious topics such as murder and slavery are touched upon, the script does not develop them adequately.
For this reason, I give it a 5/10. It could be a 6, but it's still just another average story, with bare minimum visuals and zero characters.
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· · female protagonistThe anime has a female protagonist. weightless
· · funny expressionsThe facial expressions of the characters may change so quickly or unexpectedly distort that hilarity will ensue. weightless
· Japanese productionno description set weightless
· · · historicalHistorical anime have clear ties to our history and usually occur in a particular epoch. **+
· detailed landscapesAn amazing view of nature, of artificially sculpted landscapes (i.e. gardens), or of a cityscape. weightless
· · sakeSake, generally referred to as a Japanese rice wine, is an alcoholic beverage made by fermenting rice. weightless
· healthcare and medicineThe anime contains themes related to healthcare, medicine, or the human body. **
· · royal intrigueno description set weightless
childbirthno description set 2 eps applies to episode(s): 1, 11
childhood memoryThe childhood memory of one of the protagonists plays an important part as plot device in this anime. 7 eps applies to episode(s): 7, 10, 14, 18, 21, 23-24
dream sequenceA dream sequence is shown in this episode: a sleeping character has a dream, and the episode`s plot includes playing through that dream. Not to be confused with journey to the center of the mind, which involves character(s) entering inside another character`s mind. 1 eps applies to episode(s): 18
flashbackA flashback is a moment where events from the past are recounted. Flashbacks are used primarily to give insight into a character`s mind or to reveal information previously kept from the audience. They normally consist of mostly new content; they are different from and should not be confused with recaps, where old content is shown again for no particular purpose. Generally, to qualify as a flashback, the scene must advance the narrative. The opposite is a flashforward. See also in medias res. 12 eps applies to episode(s): 3, 7, 9-12, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23-24
furo sceneFuro (polite: Ofuro) is Japanese for bath, specifically a type of bath which originated as a short, steep-sided wooden bathtub. Baths of this type are found all over Japan in houses, apartments and traditional Japanese inns (Ryokans). 3 eps applies to episode(s): 8, 12, 18
lap pillowAs a sign of closeness the usually male character is encouraged to rest his weary head on the female’s lap. 1 eps applies to episode(s): 22
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looksThe looks are a person`s physical appearance. They are commonly used to describe people. Specific parts of one`s looks are most often referred to when especially pleasing or attractive, and sometimes also when particularly jarring. 6t1b5
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main character 471b3e
episode appearance appears in ep: 1-24
episode appearance appears in ep: 1-24
secondary cast 5ib70
episode appearance appears in ep: 5-6, 9-12
episode appearance appears in ep: 1-24
episode appearance appears in ep: 1-10, 12, 14, 20, 22, 24
19, female, pink hairPink hair, not much to talk about.
voiced by: Tanezaki Atsumi
episode appearance appears in ep: 13-16, 18-19, 21-24
voiced by: Kirimoto Takuya
episode appearance appears in ep: 6, 8, 14, 19-21
voiced by: Akabane Kenji
episode appearance appears in ep: 1-2, 4-6, 10, 14, 22
episode appearance appears in ep: 5-7, 10-12, 14
episode appearance appears in ep: 14, 20, 22, 24
17, female, yellow eyesThis character has yellow eyes.
voiced by: Seto Asami
episode appearance appears in ep: 1-2, 7-14, 16-18, 20, 23-24
voiced by: Yanaka Hiroshi
episode appearance appears in ep: 13, 18-20
voiced by: Nazuka Kaori
episode appearance appears in ep: 5, 13-18, 20, 24
voiced by: Doi Mika
episode appearance appears in ep: 1-5, 7, 10, 12, 22
voiced by: Kuno Misaki
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episode appearance appears in ep: 2-8, 10, 20, 22, 24
episode appearance appears in ep: 5-6, 11, 20, 22
episode appearance appears in ep: 5, 12, 15-17, 20, 23-24
voiced by: Tachibana Tatsumaru
episode appearance appears in ep: 18, 23-24
episode appearance appears in ep: 15, 18, 23
episode appearance appears in ep: 2-3, 9
episode appearance appears in ep: 1-3, 5, 7, 9, 12, 21
voiced by: Kanuka Mitsuaki
episode appearance appears in ep: 2-8, 10, 20, 22, 24
episode appearance appears in ep: 3-6, 10-11, 13, 20, 22
episode appearance appears in ep: 1-8, 10, 12, 14, 20-22, 24
voiced by: Toyoguchi Megumi
episode appearance appears in ep: 1, 12-13, 17-18, 21, 24
episode appearance appears in ep: 5-6, 10-12, 14
voiced by: Shouji Umeka
episode appearance appears in ep: 9
voiced by: Gotou Hiroki
episode appearance appears in ep: 1-8, 10, 20, 22, 24
voiced by: Tanezaki Atsumi
episode appearance appears in ep: 1-2, 4, 8, 12-13, 18, 21, 23-24
episode appearance appears in ep: 1, 4, 8, 12-14, 18, 21, 24
episode appearance appears in ep: 14, 21
episode appearance appears in ep: 1, 5-6
voiced by: Kinoshita Sayaka
episode appearance appears in ep: 20, 22, 24
voiced by: Choo
episode appearance appears in ep: 1, 7-8, 12-14, 18, 21, 23-24
voiced by: Saitou Kimiko
episode appearance appears in ep: 1-8, 10, 20, 22, 24
voiced by: Hikisaka Rie
episode appearance appears in ep: 7
Consort Ah-Duo`s Lady-in-Waiting (阿多妃の侍女)
voiced by: Nakano Saima
episode appearance appears in ep: 6, 22
Consort Lihua`s Lady-in-Waiting (梨花妃の侍女)
voiced by: Matsui Akiha
episode appearance appears in ep: 6, 22
Consort Lihua`s Lady-in-Waiting (梨花妃の侍女)
voiced by: Kawaida Natsumi
episode appearance appears in ep: 14
Consort Lihua`s Lady-in-Waiting (梨花妃の侍女)
voiced by: Kowaka Wakana
episode appearance appears in ep: 6, 10-11
Consort Lishu`s Lady-in-Waiting (里樹妃の侍女)
voiced by: Nakai Mikoto
episode appearance appears in ep: 6, 10-11
Consort Lishu`s Lady-in-Waiting (里樹妃の侍女)
voiced by: Nakano Saima
episode appearance appears in ep: 11
Consort Lishu`s Lady-in-Waiting (里樹妃の侍女)
voiced by: Hikisaka Rie
episode appearance appears in ep: 17
Meal-serving Women (飯盛女たち)
voiced by:
宅見優音
episode appearance appears in ep: 17
Middle-aged Meal-serving Woman (中年飯盛女)
voiced by: Oominami Yuki
episode appearance appears in ep: 19
Officials (官たち)
voiced by:
河野雅大
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