It has been announced that the band "Mrs. GREEN APPLE"Shosetsuka ni Naro of the opening theme "Kusushiki" for the second season of the TV anime " The Apothecary Diaries ", which is based on the light novel by Natsu Hyuga , which was born from the novel posting site "Let's Become a Novelist". It was also announced that the band "Omoinotake" will be in charge of the ending theme "Hitorigoto".
The second season of the series will begin on April 4. The first season ended with the 36th episode, "Kasuizuki," which aired on March 28, revealing Jinshi's true identity. The key visual for the second season was also released, depicting Maomao being taken somewhere in a snowstorm.
Motoki Omori of Mrs. Green Apple commented, "I am extremely honored to have this opportunity to work with ' The Apothecary Diaries,' which is loved not only in Japan but also overseas. We thought about what we could pour into the piece with what we have, and created the song 'Kusushiki.' We decided on the title 'Kusushiki' from the archaic word 'kusushi', which is the origin of the word 'medicine.' Medicine can be both helpful and poisonous. We were inspired by the fact that the word originally meant 'mysterious' or 'mysterious,' and expanded the worldview of both the melody and lyrics."
"We've incorporated the oriental atmosphere of "The Pharmacist" into the melodies and instruments of our band sound, and it's a new challenge for Mrs. Green Apple. I wrote the song with the theme of 'love that transcends this life and remains unchanged even in the next', so it's a dizzying song, but I hope you will enjoy every line along with the story. The story will continue to get more and more exciting from here on out, so I hope you will enjoy the song as well."
Regarding "Omoinotake," he commented, "It is the ending of an important scene in the story. The tip of the arrow of emotion is different in each episode. What kind of song would suit that? I can't say much here yet, but I thought about things like that when I produced it. I wrote a 'monologue' that can be heard in different ways as the story progresses. There are differences in values and views on life and death between the present day and the world of ' The Apothecary Diaries, but I feel like I have created a song that has a 'universality' that will never change. In a world full of sadness, I hope I can share a millimeter of hope with you."
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 is currently airing on Nippon TV's anime slot "FRIDAY ANIME NIGHT (Fura-ani)."
