A scene from episode 37, "The Bathhouse," 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 ," has been released. It shows Maomao, Koran, and Shisui taking a bath in the bathhouse.
Maomao is consulted by Xiaolan, whose term of service in the harem is soon over, about her next job. Zicui, who was listening to the conversation, suddenly invites her to the baths, saying, "Let's go make some connections." In the large bathhouse used by not only the maids but also the lower and middle-ranking concubines, Maomao begins to look for job connections by providing "a certain service" to the concubines. From the concubines who are letting their guard down in the bathroom, they hear rumors of the upper-ranking concubines being pregnant and of a beautiful new eunuch. Episode 37 will be broadcast on NTV's anime slot "FRIDAY ANIME NIGHT" at 11:00 pm on March 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 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.