The 30th 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 ", titled "Once Again, the Crystal Palace", has been released. It depicts Maomao, Princess Rinka and others visiting the Crystal Palace.
The fact that Maomao, who is not a medical officer, is making medicine is discovered by Miyuki, a lady-in-waiting at the clinic. Although she is not reprimanded, Maomao is called in and asked to make medicine for the maid of the Crystal Palace. After asking for more details, she learns that the maid has been in poor health for a long time, and despite having been recommended to treat her many times, she has not been seen for half a month. Feeling a strange aura surrounding the maids of the Crystal Palace while nursing Princess Rika, Maomao feels uneasy and visits the Crystal Palace. There, a secret is hidden. The series will be broadcast on Nippon Television's anime slot "FRIDAY ANIME NIGHT (Fura-ani)" at 11:15 pm on February 14th.
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.
