A cut from episode 39, " Hyouka, " 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 Koran crying after breaking the ice presented to the Empress, and a sparkling Jinshi.
Due to Xiaolan's carelessness, the ice that was to be presented to Consort Loulan fell to the ground and broke. In order to help Xiaolan, who was pale and standing there, Maomao comes up with the idea of making a substitute for the ice dessert Consort Loulan wanted from the broken ice, but she needs ingredients. Although Maomao has a bad feeling about this, she has no choice but to consult with Jinshi, and he agrees to help her on the condition that she does something. Episode 39 will be broadcast on Nippon Television's anime slot "FRIDAY ANIME NIGHT (Fura-ani)" at 11:25 pm on April 18th.
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.
