An advance screening of the second season of the TV anime " The Apothecary Diaries, " based on a light novel by Natsu Hyuga that originated from the novel submission site " Shosetsuka ni Naro ," was held on January 5th at TOHO Cinemas Hibiya (Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo), with Takeo Otsuka Jinshi , and Katsuyuki Konishi, who plays Gao Shun, in attendance. In addition to the first and second episodes of the second season, the opening and ending videos were also shown on the day. Regarding the opening video, which is also attracting attention for the opening theme "Hyakka Ryoran" being performed by Ikuta Rira, who is also active as a member of the music unit "YOASOBI," Otsuka said, "I watched every single frame over and over again," while Konishi commented, "Isn't it showing too many things?!", hinting that various hints to "mysteries" are scattered throughout the video.
On this day, it was also announced that singer-songwriter Hirai Dai would be in charge of the ending theme "Shiawase no Recipe". When the ending video came up as a topic, Konishi said, "It's heartbreaking!" and Otsuka said, "Your feelings may change if you watch the video."
In the second season, various incidents intersect, eventually leading to a major incident that will shake the country. It seems that Jinshi holds the key, and attention will be focused on Jinshi mysterious true identity and how Jinshi . Konishi commented, "There are things that have been carried over from the first season, and you'll think, 'Oh, so that's what it's like!' I hope you will rewatch the first season."
Otsuka said, "You can see various sides of various characters. I hope you enjoy it until the end." Aoi Yuki , who plays Maomao, was scheduled to appear at the screening, but was absent due to influenza.
The light novel version of " The Apothecary Diaries" is published by Hero Bunko (Imagine Infos), and the comic adaptation is also gaining popularity. The total number of copies of the original series has exceeded 38 million. The story is set in the glamorous harem of a certain continent, where a young poison taster named Maomao and a handsome eunuch Jinshi become embroiled in an incident that takes place in the harem, which is full of conspiracies and rumors.
The first season of the TV anime aired on Nippon Television from October 2023 to March 2024. The second season will be broadcast on Nippon Television's anime slot "FRIDAY ANIME NIGHT (Fura-ani)" from January 10th, every Friday at 11pm for two consecutive seasons.
