2023 – · Series · 23m · TV-14

The Apothecary Diaries

Name: The Apothecary Diaries
Director: Akira Shimizu, Yuushi Ibe, So Toyama, Yukihiko Asaki, Yuu Kinome, Kyohei Yamamoto, Erkin Kawabata, Takanori Yano, Shintaro Itoga, China, Tsuyoshi Nakano, Kentaro Fujita, Jun Owada, Akira Koremoto, Masahiro Matsunaga, Akinori Fudesaka, Tadao Okubo, Misu Yamaneko, Mitsuyo Yokono, Wazuka Komamiya
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Anime, Romance, History
Released: 2023
Cast: Aoi Yuuki, Takeo Otsuka, Yuko Mori, Misa Ishii, Katsuyuki Konishi

Audience

A young apothecary is sold into service at an emperor’s palace, where her knowledge of herbs, poisons, and medicine sets her apart. When members of the royal household fall ill, she begins investigating mysterious cases, navigating palace intrigue while earning the attention of a powerful official.

My take

You’ll enjoy this if you like smart mysteries, palace intrigue, dry humor, and character-driven anime such as Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End; Not for you if you want fast action or romance with quick resolution.

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Cast

Aoi YuukiTakeo OtsukaYuko MoriMisa IshiiKatsuyuki KonishiYui IshikawaHina KinoMegumi Toyoguchi

Directors

Akira ShimizuYuushi IbeSo ToyamaYukihiko AsakiYuu KinomeKyohei YamamotoErkin KawabataTakanori YanoShintaro ItogaChinaTsuyoshi NakanoKentaro FujitaJun OwadaAkira KoremotoMasahiro MatsunagaAkinori FudesakaTadao OkuboMisu YamanekoMitsuyo YokonoWazuka Komamiya

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