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The Apothecary Diaries
Synopsis
The story
Maomao lived a peaceful life with her apothecary father. Until one day, she’s sold as a lowly servant to the emperor’s palace. But she wasn’t meant for a compliant life among royalty. So when imperial heirs fall ill, she decides to step in and find a cure! This catches the eye of Jinshi, a handsome palace official who promotes her. Now, she’s making a name for herself solving medical mysteries!
DramaMystery
Episode guide
48 episodes
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01Episode 1Unwatched · AiredAired Oct 21, 202302Episode 2Unwatched · AiredAired Oct 21, 202303Episode 3Unwatched · AiredAired Oct 21, 202304Episode 4Unwatched · AiredAired Oct 28, 202305Episode 5Unwatched · AiredAired Nov 4, 202306Episode 6Unwatched · AiredAired Nov 11, 202307Episode 7Unwatched · AiredAired Nov 18, 202308Episode 8Unwatched · AiredAired Nov 25, 202309Episode 9Unwatched · AiredAired Dec 2, 202310Episode 10Unwatched · AiredAired Dec 9, 202311Episode 11Unwatched · AiredAired Dec 16, 202312Episode 12Unwatched · AiredAired Dec 23, 202313Episode 13Unwatched · AiredAired Jan 6, 202414Episode 14Unwatched · AiredAired Jan 13, 202415Episode 15Unwatched · AiredAired Jan 20, 202416Episode 16Unwatched · AiredAired Jan 27, 202417Episode 17Unwatched · AiredAired Feb 3, 202418Episode 18Unwatched · AiredAired Feb 10, 202419Episode 19Unwatched · AiredAired Feb 17, 202420Episode 20Unwatched · AiredAired Feb 24, 202421Episode 21Unwatched · AiredAired Mar 2, 202422Episode 22Unwatched · AiredAired Mar 9, 202423Episode 23Unwatched · AiredAired Mar 16, 202424Episode 24Unwatched · AiredAired Mar 23, 2024Characters & voices
500 credited
Narrator
Background
Maomao
Main
Jinshi
Main
Koutei
Supporting
Riishu
Supporting
Aaduo
Supporting
Rifa
Supporting
Gyokuyou
Supporting
Lakan
Supporting
Gaoshun
Supporting
Hongniang
Supporting
Meimei
Supporting
Fuyou
Supporting
Rouran
Supporting
Lingli
Supporting
Ruomen
Supporting
Xiaolan
Supporting
Yarite Baba
Supporting
Production staff
500 credited
Colleen ClinkenbeardADR Producer (English)
Debora MagnaghiADR Director (Italian)
Satoru KousakiMusicSatoru KousakiInsert Song Arrangement ("Ashita wo Tazunete"; ep 9)Satoru KousakiInsert Song Composition ("Ashita wo Tazunete"; ep 9)Satoru KousakiInsert Song Composition ("Setchuuka"; ep 12)Satoru KousakiInsert Song Composition ("Soukuu no Honoo"; ep 19)Satoru KousakiInsert Song Composition ("Hototogisu"; eps 23, 24)Satoru KousakiInsert Song Composition ("Omoi Saku Toki"; ep 24)
Atsuko NakajimaChief Animation Director (eps 3, 5-15, 18, 20-24)Atsuko NakajimaKey Animation (OP2, ep 16)
Toshio NakataniProduction Committee (eps 1-24)
Kyouko YufuKey Animation (OP2)
Yukiko NakataniCharacter DesignYukiko NakataniAnimation Director (PV, OP1, OP2, ED1, ED2)Yukiko NakataniKey Animation (PV, OP1, ED2)Yukiko NakataniChief Animation Director (eps 1-24)
Kouji HiranoFinishing (PV, eps 3, 18)Takanori SuzukiKey Animation (ep 3)
Yuuko KakiharaScript (eps 1, 4, 7, 11, 15, 19, 24)Themes & motifs
AniList community tags
MedicineTheme-Other96%
Female ProtagonistCast-Main Cast96%
Ancient ChinaSetting-Time91%
DrugsTheme-Other88%
HistoricalSetting-Time87%
DetectiveCast-Traits87%
PoliticsTheme-Other84%
Royal AffairsTheme-Other82%
ForeignSetting-Scene80%
WorkSetting-Scene80%
Primarily Adult CastCast-Main Cast76%
HeterosexualTheme-Romance73%
EpisodicTechnical66%
AlchemyTheme-Fantasy65%
MaidsCast-Traits64%
Unrequited LoveTheme-Romance61%
Community pulse
340K members
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Watch status
Current42,739
Planning72,246
Completed213,380
Dropped4,228
Paused7,389
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What viewers say
500 community reviews
The story does not carry Maomao; Maomao carries the story
@melamuna40/44 helpful
Hilarious, Endearing, and Captivating - Maomao Does It All
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A solid and endearing period drama that is not quite a true mystery series
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