The second chapter of the project " Maomao, Jinshi and the Four Seasons" for the anime " The Apothecary Diaries ," based on the light novel by Natsu Hyuga that originated from the novel submission site " Shosetsuka ni Naro ," has begun. The project involves releasing new visuals themed on seasonal plants on the 22nd of each month, and the second chapter will feature members of Ryokusoukan, making it even more powerful. The July visual has the theme of the fantastically glowing bellflowers on a summer night, and depicts Maomao and Shirouzu cooling off in a gazebo after a bath at Ryokusoukan.
The official website is distributing wallpapers of the same visual. Official X is running a follow and repost campaign. Visual cards of five people will be given away by lottery.
The light novel version of "The Apothecary Diaries" is published by Hero Bunko (Imagine Infos), and the comic book adaptation is also gaining popularity. The total number of copies of the original series has exceeded 40 million. The story is set in a glamorous harem on a certain continent, where a poison taster girl named Maomao and the handsome harem manager Jinshi get caught up in an incident that takes place in a harem filled with conspiracies and rumors.
The first season of the TV anime aired on Nippon Television from October 2023 to March 2024. The second season began airing on Nippon Television's anime slot "FRIDAY ANIME NIGHT (Fura-ani)" on January 10th, with the final episode airing on July 4th. A sequel has also been announced.
