Kusuriya no Hitorigoto 2nd Season

This season is worse than the previous one. Season 1 Maomao seemed like an intelligent capable heroine solving problems around the palace. However, in season 2, the plots get much more convoluted and frankly, much more confusing, involving way too many characters we barely see. Honestly, I like shows with political intrigue normally, but the fact that Maomao is literally the only capable person in the series and solves every single issue and escapes unscathed each time is a bit unrealistic. The ending is an extreme let down. I won't spoil it, but it's incredibly unrealistic and frankly, makes a lot of exposition and tension in earlier episodes pretty pointless. I can't decide if this is a children's anime from their unwillingness to deal with heavy themes, or an adult anime from their frequent sexual suggestiveness. As with season 1, the worst character by far is rapey Jinshi. He is so incredibly rapey I can't believe the manga was written by a woman. He always forces himself onto Maomao, despite her clearly indicating her unease or disinterest. He acts like a petulant child and sulks whenever he doesn't get his way, it's so revolting to watch. I honestly can't see any redeeming qualities from him. Any scene with him in it is just ruined. I said in my Season 1 review that I predicted he would not actually have been castrated, because no way they have the courage to write a leading man who doesn't have the parts. Well I wasn't wrong.. Which makes him so much more rapey, hanging around the rear palace by choice despite not being a eunuch, ignoring his real responsibilities

I thought I loved apothecary diaries before, but man season 2 showed me I hadn’t even scratched the surface of what makes this series so special. In short, this season is an improvement in basically every way on what was already one of the best ongoing LN/anime series around. The way Hyuga-sensei paid off so many of the plot points that she’s been building up to since the first season made this an awesome weekly viewing experience. Every little detail, seemingly meaningless interaction or character, they all come together in the climax of this season making for one of the best payoffs I’ve seen in a long time. The worldbuilding in this series is truly second to none and while some episodes might seem a little slow, they’re all building up towards a very satisfying and emotional payoff at the end. If you liked season 1 of apothecary diaries, you haven’t seen anything yet. This is where the story really gets going and almost feels like a prologue ending. This is Maomao at her best, the political intrigue becomes a much bigger focus, PLUS our romance really starts to take shape here. I thoroughly enjoyed all 24 episodes here and I cannot wait for season 3 and to continue reading in the books! So for me there’s 3 big things that make this season better than season 1. First off, Maomao’s character development. Now we all know our girl is a bit slow when it comes to other peoples’ emotions and that makes sense because of her upbringing and the emotional issues she has. In this season, we got to see her really grow as a person and truly open up to others. This is a huge theme as it made the last arc so much more impactful than it would’ve been with season 1 Maomao. The second thing being the political intrigue and manoeuvring. Now for some people this might be a little boring, but I absolutely love seeing people pull strings from the shadows and make moves like it’s a chess game to gain power, get revenge, change the culture of the kingdom, etc. I really liked how much of a slow-burn it was as well. It’s like every episode there’s something happening in the background that you might not think is important, then it’ll be referenced 3-4 episodes later and it all just snowballs into this massive conspiracy that forms the overarching narrative of the season. That same conspiracy causes Maomao to grow as a person and brings she and Jinshi closer. That brings me to my third point, Jinmao! You can’t really talk about Apothecary Diaries without its main ship and for good reason, Jinshi and Maomao are one of the best written ships in the medium. It is the perfect slow burn relationship and Hyuuga-sensei makes a point to make sure both of them understand themselves as individuals and one another before progressing it. It makes the relationship feel so much more authentic and earned than what you typically get in this medium and I think that’s reflected in the sheer amount of fans this ship has. It’s beloved for a reason and this season really shows you why. From the iconic “frog” scene to the finale episode, it’s just a nonstop roller coaster with them and as a romance enthusiast and massive fan of the ship, I loved every second of it. I felt like the story overall in this season was way stronger than the first. While we started out with some seemingly unrelated minor cases for Maomao to solve, it quickly became apparent that everything was part of a wider conspiracy that slowly came together over the course of the first cour and really got going in the second half. I for one love all the lore about the royal family, learning about the previous emperor and his transgressions, trading dynamics with other countries and the other political players within the kingdom itself. It generally felt like the world got way bigger AND dangerous in this season. We also saw way more of the world. I’m really a fan of authors slowly expanding the world, almost drip feeding you, and making you want more information as soon as possible. It’s just a testament to how interesting the story and characters are that you crave more of it and every week I was dying for the next episode because of that here. Without going into too much detail because of spoilers, another thing that really took this season to the next level for me was the relationship between Shisui and Maomao. Genuinely one of the best written friendships you’ll see and it’s actually probably the biggest catalyst for Maomao’s development in the story so far. Every interaction with them was gold and I love how they come to see each other as sisters, helping one another deal with trauma. It’s really the foundation of the second cour and plays a pivotal role in the emotional climax of the season. If you enjoy seeing well written female friendships with a nice sprinkling of yuri vibes, you’ll enjoy this one. You can’t escape Shisui fan-art online for a reason, she’s amazing and one of the best supporting characters of the year. Production values were top notch as usual, but the seiyuu performances in the second season were probably even better than the first. Partly due to the story just being better, but I think Yuuki Aoi and Seto Asami and Otsuka Takeo were immense. Really drove home the powerful emotional moments. Apothecary Diaries season 2 was an absolute joy and made 6 months go by in the blink of an eye. Started a little slow, but truthfully I even enjoyed those slower moments because I love Maomao and this story so much. Once it got going, though, it was a nonstop roller coaster with tons of twists, lore drops, reveals, character development. This has all the makings of an all time great story and the craziest part is this was basically just the prologue ending. The final episode title of “the beginning” is so apt because only after the finale are we finally really going to get going here. I cannot wait to see what comes next. Apothecary Diaries season 2 gets a very easy 10 frogs out of 10.

It was pretty disappointing watching the wreckage of what was once an excellent show; gone were the mysteries, and deductions, gone were the minor drops of backstory to keep the intrigue burning. Season 2 decided to take everything good about the first, and throw it away. In its place we get reams of exposition and forced, contrived romance. It was painfully obvious that Season 2 could have remained interesting, even with the exposition dumps, if it weren't for the forced, contrived romance between the main characters. For those who enjoyed the intelligent side of Season 1, I would wholeheartedly recommend staying away, this isn't for us. Because it's pretty clear from the reviews there are two audiences for this show, and the other one won out. At this point (in fact, at _any_ point) it's no spoiler what Jinshi's identity is, yet the mind boggles that the writer(s) considered it perfectly normal for MaoMaoSue to conveniently decide "not to think about it" repeatedly because story reasons. In its favour though, the animation and music are quite good, but ultimately still fail to carry the corpse of what could have been something amazing.

Apothecary Diaries is hard to rate. There's some fantastic characters, great voice acting, strong writing, good dialogue and some nice animation. However it can also be painful to watch at times. There is a lot of excess baggage with episodes that don't contribute to the story or characters. This combined with the relationship between MaoMao and Jinshi being drawn out over and over again, creates some tiresome viewing. There are also tons of plot holes and for me, I don't get a sense of satisfaction at all from the end of season 2. The mysteries of the crimes in the palace were the only part of the story that was wrapped up, but even then I can't say I particularly enjoyed it. There were really no major incidents and it built up to a two episode finale that felt insignificant. Loulan was under utilised and it feels like her story only began in the last 8 or so episodes. MaoMao is really what makes the show good but does her story really have a strong arc and conclusion. Not for me. Also there are some disturbing moments which paint characters like Jinshi in a very dodgy light, even though we're supposed to be rooting for him. Overall I'd say it's a show worth watching and is of a higher quality than most anime, but the excessive nothing episodes, some very uncomfortable moments and a lack of a satisfying story do harm the show as a whole.

One of the best anime this year, I might say even better than 1st season. If you got here hoping for continuation of the 1st season in all of it's glory - you are in luck. Animation and sound - simply beautiful. Animation was fluid and consistent from start to finish and the music was such a joy to listen to. Not much else to day, it was a treat for both eyes and ears. Characters: Continuing from 1st season we still have our old gang back. Mao Mao is hilarious and never cease to amaze and Junshi is still cool and collected official who is slowly making his gains. Shisui and Suirei get the most character development this season, you can say that this season revolves around them. The rest of the characters get minor development, but overall each episode was thrilling and full of excitement. Overall characters are fun and you can really invest in some of them. Story - Solid continuation from 1st season. Half of the story is centered aroudn new development and half of it is filled with tension, drama and tears. The rest is either random events (which are always funny) and single serious plot with frog (those who know - know). Overall the story will not disappoint and it will leave you in tears and wanting for more. Overall grade: 10. Well deserved to that. I highly recommend, if you liked the 1st season you will like this one as well.

This season of Apothecary Diaries is similar to Fumetsu no Anata e. The character that bond with the MC feels kinda forced. There's this one character that somehow outta nowhere bonded with the MC, and then in the later episode, it changed direction from a story like season 1, where it focuses only on Maomao solving problems, to a somewhat-new (Not exactly) character becoming like another MC for the series. Why similar to fumetsu no anata e? Because the characters that bonded with the MC doesn't make sense. No hate on fumetsu, but if characters were somehow added or somehow got into the spotlight without any some sort of reason, then it's definiltely not going to make sense. Again, no hating or anything, just pointing the weak point of fumetsu. And that weak point also happens to be in this season of apothecary. From the first 10 episodes to episode 16 alone is solid. But the ending, maybe also the weak point of apothecary, and like season, is always making it confusing. Eps 1-16 = 8/10 Eps 17-24 = 2/10

The season deals with heavy subject matter, notably the sexual exploitation of children. This topic is handled ok-ish - goes slightly above the bare minimum of depicting it negatively and writings the antagonist, lot of whom are victims of this behavior, somewhat sympathetically. Also with character reactions align with what would we expected from the era. However, this portrayal appears relatively favorable only within the context of anime standards, where the baseline for handling such topics is exceptionally low. Not to mention, for example Jinshi exhibits highly objectionable and predatory behavior. Maomao's perspective on this behavior is questionable, as she treats it as mere childishness rather than a serious issue. Exposition suffers from shoehorning tangentially related information into single scenes to convey details to the viewer. Setup logic often fails upon scrutiny, though some interactions are genuinely important for future events. Despite the presence of filler material that means information could have been better paced or left unexplained from Maomao's viewpoint, setups are still rushed. Plot resolutions rely on convenient shortcuts, such as Maomao deducing solutions immediately, particularly in action scenes. Tension is frequently short-lived, resolving within thirty seconds. Furthermore, initial setups and character behaviors required to trigger certain scenarios often lack logical consistency. The series increasingly abandons its historical grounding by introducing elements and inventions centuries ahead of their time. Future knowledge is utilized as a lazy mechanism to resolve plot points conveniently, detracting from the historical appeal established in the first season. Overall, the season is evaluated as a massive disappointment, resulting in a decision to skip a potential third season.

I ended up watching season 1 and season 2 back to back because I was late to the party, and boy this anime (both seasons) has been a party. This review, of course, is about season two and only season two. Season two for me was almost as strong as season one but not quite, however, my engagement level and enjoyment factor were the same, which is why I rated this season a 10. It was my favorite of its cour. Once I caught up I looked forward to every episode that came after and I HAD TO KNOW what happened next. Even now I'm sad I'm not in for an even longer wait for new episodes, but I am super hyped that we're going to have a third season of this story. The characters are strong and engaging. The narrative does not lag, though at times it can meander a little. I also like that the circumstances and settings change every so often which keeps things fresh and increases anticipation of new episodes. If you enjoyed the first season you'll likely enjoy this season. If you didn't enjoy the first season or wants things to remain similar to the first season then you might be disappointed.

I'm gonna finish my review shortly. First I'll say, such a wonderful and unique storyline really well written. This season had a lot more mysteries and plot twists than last season and It can also be a bit emotional. We will know a lot about some characters in this season. What I like most is that, along with Mystery and a bit of romance, the medical theme is given a lot of importance. I really liked Maomao love of making medicine and her research on poisonous substances. Also the way she finds solutions to every mysterious problem like a detective is truly mind-blowing. To be honest, this anime will never bore or disappoint you for sure. Btw, There is nothing new to say about the animation. Like the first season, the animation was impressive again. And the two opening and endings of this anime were also so beautiful. Specially the second opening was too good. I've never watched a anime like 'The Apothecary Diaries' and I really don't think there are any other anime like this.

Our favorite mystery solving apothecary show has come to end for this season, but this season was absolutely amazing so let's go over some highlights! First, I will mention, this season sits a lower rating for me than the first, HOWEVER with that being said, the latter half of this season was so good that it honestly could blow the rest of the show outta the water ngl. It only sits at a lower rating than the first because the beginning of this season was a little slow (that may have to do with the fact that i've read the manga up until the middle of this season. so i knew what was happening). Now, with that outta the way! The whole of this season was so enjoyable with some really interesting moments between our cast of characters. Some specifics for this season: 1. Animation: As always, looks wonderful. I love the art and the overall look for this series a ton, and the anime always manages to keep it looking clean and crisp. Visually, it looks lovely so I was happy with this season in that department. 2. Plot: I only read till halfway through this season so from about episode 15 till the end it was completely new content for me. So, when we reached new content, I was SOO tempted to read the manga again because the plot was SO amazing I was having the time of my life. Truly, and having breaks in between some episodes was actually killing me. This is such a great show, and can't wait for S3! In summary, Apothecary diaries truly is just such a wonderful show. Especially for modern times, it's amazing, and we get so much of it (2 cours consecutively). I'm waiting patiently for S3 👏🫶

I try to wait at least a day after a season finale, to try and keep from gushing or trashing it too much. But it was a real struggle for this season. I don't really think I could gush enough. But I'll try to keep it to a minimum. The art work was phenominal again. I think the background work was even more lush. The character art was about par with season 1 for the mains, but where they absolutely excelled was with the designs for the ladies of the court. They were truly beautiful in a most regal manner. Animation was also top notch when compared to today's usual isekai trash. But I think it slid ever so slightly, especially in the middle episodes. They snuck in some cost saving measures season 1 avoided. It was nothing really distracting, though. Things ramped up for the finale, and overall the animation was quite fine again. The character writing was nothing short of superb. All the concubines and their ladies in waiting where fascinating. The trio of Maomao, Loulan/Shisui and Suirei were lovely and tragic at the same time. Maomao and Jinshi's little games of cat and mouse were cute and comic. Maomao felt froggy, but she never leaped. This was the most impressive season of narrative of any anime I've seen in a while. It starts out kind of slow and laid back, but I thought it was a nice contrast to what turns out to be a story of mystery, betrayal and high drama. There are lots of big reveals this season, and the writers handled them well. While I wasn't totally convinced this would wrap up well, the writers came up with a completely satisfying ending. The VA work was supreme once again. And the direction was masterful in keeping everything believable and on track. Kudos to all invovled. Sick of all the shonen/isekai/mecha/romcom slop the studios dump into the mass consumption trough? Let me recommend this title as the cure for what ails you. Take a great big dose. This is so close to an A+, my magic 100/100 grade. Still a masterpiece at 98/100 for a solid A, indeed. Stop being catty, and give this franchise the chance it deserves.

7/10 ~ Talking the anime lol So I did enjoy this show that I binged in 1 tattoo session. each season at two diffrent sessions lol. This was the perfect kinda show to watch as it was almost entirely talking and the story for the most part was fairly easy to follow. Funny tidbit about when I was watching this, several people came over to see the work being done to see me just zoned out watching this. And several of the people asked me if this was anything like "Solo Leveling" or "seven deadly sins", it was really hard to keep a straight face when I told them "yes" lmfao. Pros: - first 1/2 or so of the show is extremely good and hooks you in - the MC despite being a know it all is a very likeable character --I enjoyed most of the supporting cast - the story taking place in Ancient China is always a good setting, cant wait for more Kingdom! - English dub was good - I got waay too invested in all the dumb stories for the first 1/2 Cons: - not sure if its translations, or they expect you to have an understanding of Ancient China/ Chinese general culture but alot of the terms and what conspired were very confusing... - The MC being a "Mary Sue" gets old, shes like 17 with WAAAAY too much knowledge - I understand that the sex district is just one of the main settings but whollyboobs, that was distracting in a 'hard to take you seriously' kinda way - sherlock type mysteries were very poorly done - I enjoyed the light romances but I can see them being to light for most people - music score was pretty meh - pacing in the 2nd half was so bad This show had an extremely good start with the first 10 or so episodes of season 1, until it quickly becomes "mystery of the week" which was an extreme low of the show as it was executed pretty poorly imo. Luckily it does all kinda come together as a mini reward for getting to the end of the season. Which is always satisfying when you feel "paid off" for making it through something. Tho if I wasn't literally confided to a table with nothing else downloaded on my tablet I probably would have not continued when it hit that low low point. I am very shocked how well rated this show is, and similar to Frieren I am so confused how the general public finds these really niche shows to be legendary. Season 2 takes a somewhat diffrent turn of mood and ditches the monster of the week vibe which is very appreciated. The ending plot wise all came together pretty nicely and was pretty dark. But my god the last episode was just so cramped full of loose plot threads to tie up it was a bit jarring. I would only recommend this to people who are fine with shows about low tier political intrigue, romance and bullshit science fiction mixed in, bit too much of "dont worry about it bro" and "trust me" going on with this one lol, but I enjoyed it well enough. 7/10 is actually quite high of a rating for me as my average rating is right on the mark of 5/10, This is also quite hard for me to seriously recommend to anyone that I know as it doesn't do the romance thing well enough, and its too romanc-y for the Shonen crowd.

Apothecary diaries is so important to me, there's no other show like it from what I know, I never seen any anime that addresses women's issues upfront and without padding. The language is straightforward and leaves no room for other interpretation. Women's education about their own bodies and lack of agency is a very important theme in this series. Our protagonist, who was raised in a brothel, treats sex workers with respect and does her best to keep women in her life informed; teaching them about sex and what to expect, as well as health and taking care during pregnancy. She takes time to teach girls from humble backgrounds how to read and write leading to eventually having a school for servant girls to receive education! The characters are delightful, Maomao and Jinshi have wonderful chemistry together and they're extremely funny to watch on screen. At first I was iffy on Jinshi and expecting the typical cringe awkwardly written romance you see in most anime but this one is genuinely good and hilarious and their dynamic is cute as hell. I enjoy the plot and drama as well, even tho it's predictable and I can guess every twist a million miles away, I still feel very smart when I do! But for me that's secondary to the characters and relationships so I don't mind if at times it's a bit unserious or far-fetched, I'm a telenovela connoisseur and love garbage romance dramas like Bridgerton. I am SO the target audience for this thing... Extremely fun and delightful show, even better than season one! Worth noting it's clearly made by and for women. ⚠️ VERY IMPORTANT BEFORE YOU WATCH; There's a pedophile character in this show (not alive anymore) and the show address the built resentment of the victims once they're older and realize how fucked up everything was, and it does it quite well. It's never played as a joke, and shows how a good looking man taking advantage of his emperor status to subdue girls as young as 9 years old ruined their lives. It's a big plot point so if this is a triggering subject matter to you, I'd recommend to avoid these scenes.

This is one of the animes I enjoyed the most since episode one. I totally recommend it, I don't think I've ever watched any other anime similar to this. I love the art, the animation, the colors, everything. I also love that, even though it's a fictional story, there's a lot of things from that time that I didn't know and find really interesting. It's really nice to learn new things through an anime. I love the plot, the characters, how Maomao and Jinshi's story develops. I can't wait to watch next season and I hope I can start reading the manga soon cause I'm hooked in this story. I recommend this story a 100%. Totally worth watching.

It amazes me that I never made a review of Season 1. What the HELL have I been doing??? Well, at this point, if you are reading this, you already know, this is what PEAK looks like people!!. It's got everything: Story, Mystery, Drama, Romance and above all love struck Jinshi-sama gushing over detective maomao episode after episode! Now in all seriousness it's actually a really good series. Never did I imagine myself getting so invested in this series. I’m so glad I gave it a go. The way the story unfolds and how everything ties together in the bigger picture is incredibly well thought out. It actually makes you pause and go “Oh, you’re kidding—so that’s why they did that, and then the other person was their accomplice" and so on. I love those moments where you actually have to think things through. And when you do, and you're able to tie it all together. There’s no greater satisfaction. Plus, the plot twists? They make it all the better. Studio Kyoto really pulled through this season. If you thought Season 1 was good, this is going to blow your mind. So many plot points were explained, and some new ones introduced, that really make me sink into my seat and keep on watching. The character complexity, development and backstories don’t fall short at all. And I really mean it, there are a lot of likeable and genuinely interesting characters in this series. Take Lakan for example. My guy went from “made to be hated” to “protect at all costs.” When you finally learn what he went through and why he acts the way he does, you can’t help but sympathize with him. At the end of the day, he’s just a loving father and a loving husband who made a couple of mistakes along the way. The animation is visually stunning. There were a few sequences that genuinely made me tear up. The way the scenes were choreographed combined with the musical composition, were absolutely spot-on. It made those important moments all the more unforgettable. Overall, it has been an incredible season and I cannot wait for S3, which by the way it's already been confirmed that there's going to be a sequel! So, hopefully we won't have to wait long. Also, I guess we’re at a point where the anime has surpassed the manga (at least the English releases). So… damn, I really need to start reading them light novels! I’m definitely going to miss my weekly dose of detective Maomao and love-struck Jinshi!!! P.S. This is sooo PEAK How I rank (This is just my opinion): (Inspired by Huang-Teizan) 10 - Bendicion de Dios 9 - This is what PEAK looks like people!! 8 - Weekend killer! 7 - Good 6 - Enjoyable 5 - Either Echii or just enough to get by 4 - I'm just here to find out how it ends. 3 - Don´t bother 2 - "Are you related to Rent a Girlfriend?" 1 - "Even a Hentai has a better story than you!" 0 - Incinerate it!

The first season was better in my opinion. Maybe I wasn't as hyped as I was for season 1, so I didn't enjoy it much. I still like Maomao a lot, she is funny and have a strong personnality. And I still hate Jinshi, he is border assaulting Maomao.. Like he's here trying to force a kiss with Maomao. To be honest, I really hope he don't end up with Maomao. She deosn't need a romance to be great. Side characters are great, it's great that they got some developpement. Graphism are as good as they were in season 1. The OST and OP are still amazing. I don't know if I'll watch a 3rd season tbh. Maybe later.

I understand there were probably budgetary restrictions and problems also adapting directly from a textual source rather than from a manga or being a studio original but it really feels that they completely forgot the ancient wisdom of 'show don't tell'. It would have been nice if some expository scenes would have been cut, or entire episodes for that matter (iykyk) in favour of showing the conflict and stakes. Do I know how that could've been done? No. Are there people who are smarter than me who could've figured out a way? Yes. Overall the story was good, but some of the intrigued that was so captivating in the first series was kinda lost in the second series as it became a bit too hammy and forced, or even predictable at times. Anyways I settled on a seven as it was mostly - mostly - entertaining and was captivating all through my watch so I'm not all miserable ok?

Ramps up intrigue. More immersive as a drama presiding over silken web weaved by the whispers of political temptations. An anchor in the form of the character of mystery, Loulan, the paragon of bewitching in her silence and imposing deportment. Having been shrouded with fog in the previous season, the satisfaction of the unveiling doubly gains satisfaction. Season 2 begins to rise up in quality. What derails the momentum is an indescribable suspension: a fundamental something that's lacking in The Apothecary Diaries, and maybe it's related to how the story is told in animation, and the way the story is with Maomao at the center of it all. To date, the series remains to be a passerby to be observed for the sake of observation, not attachment.

This series has been enjoyable. Can be a little slow at times, but the build up is definitely worth it. The Apothecary Diaries, Season 2 continues to follow Maomao’s life as an apothecary in a country inspired by imperial China. With her advanced knowledge of medicine, she not only helps people but also ends up solving mysterious cases that others in the empire can’t. This season follows a structure similar to the first, which works well. This season also places more emphasis on Jinshi’s mysterious backstory. Just like before, many seemingly separate cases gradually connect by the end, and it’s always satisfying to piece them together. On top of that, I always enjoy the funny moments between Maomao and other characters. Maomao may be brilliant, but I love how she still reverts to a catlike state whenever she encounters something she enjoys. The opening and ending themes are excellent, catchy enough that I could see people adding them to their anime playlists. Overall: A great continuation of the series. If you liked Season 1, you’ll definitely enjoy Season 2.

OH MY GOD, JINSHI IS SO CRAZY FOR MAOMAO! I CAN'T HANDLE IT. And Maomao... girl, please, be a little more considerate of jinshi. Every time I watch The Apothecary Diaries, I feel so stupid. My theories are always wrong, no matter how confident I am. The plot is so sharp that it makes me feel like an idiot. I CAN'T WAIT FOR SEASON 3! I can't get enough of this anime. The story, the characters, the suspense, everything is so well done. Jinshi is crazy about Maomao in some episodes, he does everything but never gets close to her, and Maomao is still so oblivious! I'm still mad at Shishui 😭 but oh well... whatever. If something more dramatic happens in Season 3, I think I'll go crazy. This anime has taken over my life HAHAHA. I keep rewatching scenes. The Apothecary Diaries is one of those anime that keeps you hooked, not just with its mystery, but also with its history, its characters... well basically the whole story will keep you hooked. I was completely engrossed, screaming at the screen every single moment. I. AM. SO. OBSESSED. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! 10/10 FOR THE APOTHECARY DIARIES 💗👑