A scene from episode 33, "The 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 Maomao, Jinshi, Empress Dowager Yasushi, and others.
During the investigation of the "curse" requested by Empress Dowager Anshi, Maomao will be staying at Jinshi's mansion for the first time in a long time. While listening to Suiren's story about Jinshi's childhood in her room, Maomao finds a mysteriously colored pebble in the suitcase containing Jinshi's favorite toy. It is a clue to solving the mystery of the "curse" that the Empress Dowager placed on the former emperor, and why the former emperor's body looks the same as when he was alive. Maomao visits the former emperor's room with the Jinshi, and others to uncover the secret of the late emperor and the true nature of the curse. Episode 33 will be broadcast on Nippon Television's anime slot "FRIDAY ANIME NIGHT (Fura-ani)" at 11:30 pm on March 7th.
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.
