The 43rd episode, "Festival," of the TV anime " The Apothecary Diaries ," based on the light novel by Natsu Hyuga , which originated from the novel submission site " Shosetsuka ni Naro, " will be broadcast on Nippon Television's anime slot "FRIDAY ANIME NIGHT" at 11:45 pm on May 23rd.
After being kidnapped from the harem, Maomao arrives at a village hidden deep in the forest. A festival is being held in the village, and Maomao and Shisui decide to participate wearing fox masks. On the way to the shrine, Shisui tells her about the local folklore and the meaning of the fox masks. Feeling uneasy about her situation, where she has not been restrained since returning from the festival, and the behavior of Suirei and Shisui, Maomao questions Suirei about something. In episode 43, Kamimi, a ruthless woman with an extraordinary aura, also appears. Kamimi is played by Fukami Rika.
The light novel version of "The Apothecary Diaries" is published by Hero Bunko (Imagine Infos), and the comic adaptation is also gaining popularity. The original series has sold over 40 million copies in total. The story is set in a glamorous harem on a certain continent, where a young poison taster named Maomao and a 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.
