The 35th episode of the TV anime " The Apothecary Diaries ," based on the light novel by Natsu Hyuga, which was born from the novel submission site " Shosetsuka ni Naro a Novelist," titled "Hunting," will be broadcast on Nippon Television's anime slot "FRIDAY ANIME NIGHT" at 11:45 pm on March 21st.
Maomao left the palace for a while to accompany Jinshi , who was invited to go hunting by Princess Rouran's father, Zichang. She went to Zibei Province, the land ruled by the Zi clan, together with Jinshi, Gao Shun, and Ma Xian. While a lavish banquet was being held, Jinshi closed the windows of his mansion, wore a mask, and lived under a false name. Maomao was puzzled by Jinshi 's behavior, but behind the scenes, a conspiracy was beginning to unfold.
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 40 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.