The 10th installment of the " Maomao, Jinshi and the Four Seasons" project for the TV anime " The Apothecary Diaries ," based on Natsu Hyuga 's light novel that originated from the novel submission site " Shosetsuka ni Naro, " has been released. The project involves releasing a new visual themed on a seasonal plant on the 22nd of each month, and the theme of the 10th installment is cherry blossoms. It depicts Maomao and Jinshi enjoying a cherry blossom viewing under a cherry tree in spring weather. The visuals are impressive, with Maomao pouring sake and Jinshi looking a little drunk with a flushed face.
The official website of the series is distributing wallpapers of the same visual. The distribution of the 34 songs from the first season of the second season's soundtrack has also started.
The light novel version of "The Apothecary Diaries" is published by Hero Bunko (Imagine Infos), and the comic adaptation is also gaining popularity. The total number of copies of the original series has exceeded 40 million. The story is set in the glamorous harem of a certain continent, where a young poison taster named Maomao and a handsome eunuch named 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 Television from October 2023 to March 2024. The second season is currently airing on Nippon Television's anime slot "FRIDAY ANIME NIGHT (Fura-ani)."