The creditless version of the opening (OP) video for the second season 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 ", has been released on YouTube. The opening theme "Kusushiki" by the band "Mrs. GREEN APPLE" plays.
The second season of the second season begins with the successive deaths of the Emperor's children due to poisoning from face powder, and then connects all the previous incidents, including the suspicious deaths of high-ranking officials, the incident at the ritual where Jinshi's life was targeted, and the disappearance of the suspect Suirei, and reveals everything. Various hints are scattered throughout the opening video.
The light novel version of "The Apothecary Diaries" is published by Hero Bunko (Imagine Infos), and its comic adaptation has also become popular. 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 young 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)."
It has also been announced that the band "Omoinotake" will be performing the ending theme "Hitorigoto" for the second cour of the second season.