The 28th episode 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 a Novelist," titled "Mirror," will be broadcast on Nippon Television's anime slot "FRIDAY ANIME NIGHT" at 11:30 pm on January 31st.
A large glass mirror is presented to four senior concubines by an envoy from a foreign country. The Jade Palace is excited by the rare luxury item, but Maomao is worried about the hidden scheme within it. Meanwhile, Maomao Shun consults Maomao about a couple of daughters from a noble family, saying that the younger one is pregnant with a fairy's child. How could the sisters, who were under strict surveillance, communicate with people outside? Maomao uses something to solve the mystery of the locked room, which seems impossible. Meanwhile, the Jinshi to fulfill a difficult request: "I want to meet the moon fairy that my grandfather saw 50 years ago."
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 38 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.
