The 38th 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 "Dancing Ghost," will be broadcast on Nippon Television's anime slot "FRIDAY ANIME NIGHT (Fura-ani)" at 11 p.m. on April 11.
While accompanying Koran on her pilgrimage to the baths, Maomao hears from Rikihime that "a ghost appears in the baths of Kongo Palace." Seeing Rikihime in a frightened state, Maomao tells her to consult with Jinshi , who later orders her to solve the mystery. When she visits Kongo Palace to investigate the Jinshi and hears her story, Rikihime says, "The curtain of the closed room next to the changing room shook, and I saw a smiling white face." When Maomao begins to investigate the cause, not only the true identity of the ghost but also the problems Rikihime is facing at Kongo Palace become clear.
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.
