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The Apothecary Diaries
Anime · 2023
Maomao lived a peaceful life with her apothecary father. Until one day, she's sold as a lowly servant to the emperor's palace. But she wasn't meant for a compliant life among royalty. So when imperial heirs fall ill, she decides to step in and find a cure! This catches the eye of Jinshi, a handsome palace official who promotes her. Now, she's making a name for herself solving medical mysteries!
The sides of The Apothecary Diaries
- A young apothecary sold to the imperial palace
- Poisonings and illnesses to solve
- A handsome palace official named Jinshi
The Apothecary Diaries is good for you if…
- you like a poison or an illness to explain in each case.
- you like Maomao, blunt and curious, unimpressed by royalty.
- you like court intrigue in an imperial palace inspired by ancient China.
The Apothecary Diaries is bad for you if…
- you don't watch anime.
- you need fights and chases, not deductions.
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