A scene from episode 32, "The Empress The Apothecary Diaries ," based on the light novel by Natsu Hyuga , which was born from the novel submission site " Shosetsuka ni Naro, " has been released. It depicts the Empress Dowager and Shisui.
A rumor spreads in the harem that "a strange court lady is laughing while catching insects," and Maomao is falsely accused. In order to clear up the misunderstanding, she seeks out Zicui, the source of the rumor, and while listening to her story, she happens to see Empress Dowager An Shi heading to the clinic. Curious about the purpose of her visit, she reluctantly returns to the Jade Palace, only to be visited by the Empress Dowager in the evening of the same day. The Empress Dowager then asks Maomao to investigate the previous emperor, asking, "Did I put a curse on the previous emperor?" Episode 32, "The Empress Dowager," will air on Nippon Television's anime slot "FRIDAY ANIME NIGHT" at 11:00 pm on February 28th.
The light novel version of "The Apothecary Diaries" is published by Hero Bunko (Imagine Infos), and its comic adaptation has also gained popularity. The original series has sold over 38 million copies in total. The story is set in the glamorous harem of a certain continent, where Maomao, a poison taster, and the 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 TV from October 2023 to March 2024. The second season will be broadcast over two consecutive seasons.
