The Apothecary Diaries is an anime series based on a light novel saga. Maomao, the main character, is hilarious and intelligent. She started out life with some incredible challenges and has successfully navigated perilous environments. She’s armed with her knowledge of medicine and poisons, along with keen observational and deductive skills.
The supporting characters are fantastic too, with Jinshi being the most intriguing. Let’s dive into what makes this one of my favorite shows.
- Animation: Crisp, memorable, and vivid. There are truly so many gorgeous scenes.
- Cast: Incredible. The voice actors inhabited the characters with impressive effects and keep the audience immersed.
- Music: Evocative. The best parts of the soundtrack are when Maomao is contemplating or when she’s being intimidating.
- Story: Multilayered and interesting. The season pulls together fascinating elements that don’t at first seem connected.
The Apothecary Diaries is a clever and refreshing anime, with an incredibly strong first season. I’m excited to see what else happens. While we wait for the second season, I’ll check out the light novels and/or manga.
Here’s the trailer:
