A new key visual has been released for the collaboration project between the anime " The Apothecary Diaries ," based on the light novel by Natsu Hyuga , which originated from the novel submission website " Shosetsuka ni Naro ," and "IBARAKI is Blossoming," a new brand concept that promotes the attractions of tourism in Ibaraki Prefecture. The visual is based on the theme of nemophila at Hitachi Seaside Park (Hitachinaka City), and depicts Maomao and Jinshi standing in a field of blue flowers that stretches out as far as the eye can see. The official "IBARAKI is Blossoming" website is distributing original wallpapers using the visual for free.
The light novel version of "The Apothecary Diaries" is published by Hero Bunko (Imagica 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 harem manager, Jinshi, become embroiled in an incident that unfolds in a harem filled with conspiracies and rumors. The first season of the TV anime aired from October 2023 to March 2024, and the second season aired from January to July 2025.
It has also been announced that a third season of the TV anime and the first movie version of the anime will be produced. The third season of the TV anime will be split into two seasons, with the first season airing in October on Nippon Television and the second season starting in April 2027. The movie version will be a completely new story with the original story idea by the original author, Natsu Hyuga, and will be released in December.
