The 36th episode of the TV anime " The Apothecary Diaries ", based on the light novel by Natsu Hyuga, which was born from the novel posting site " Shosetsuka ni Naro ", will be broadcast on NTV's anime slot "FRIDAY ANIME NIGHT (Fura-ani)" at 11:10 pm on March 28th. The 36th episode will be the final episode of the first season of the second season, and information about the second season will be released after the broadcast ends.
Maomao and Jinshi are attacked by an assassin wielding a Hihatsu weapon, but they manage to escape into a cave at the base of a waterfall. While trying to escape the cave, Maomao realizes a secret that Jinshi has been hiding. Jinshi makes up his mind and decides to reveal the secret himself. Meanwhile, at the banquet hall where Jinshi have disappeared, a messenger arrives for Masen, saying, "The master's clothes have been found on the rocks and may have been washed away," causing unrest in the hall. However, this is Maomao and the others' secret plan to expose the culprit who has the Hihatsu weapon.
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.