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Kusuriya no Hitorigoto (The Apothecary Diaries) – 19
I've learned that with the anime version of Kusuriya at least, you never make assumptions about what sort of episode you're looking at.
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto (The Apothecary Diaries) – 21
If I've learned anything in following Kuuriya no Hitorigoto for five months, it's not let its moods deceive me.
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto (The Apothecary Diaries) – 20
Once more the theme this week is coincidence and conspiracy, and a detective's ability to spot the difference.
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto (The Apothecary Diaries) – 23
You know Fengxian was pissed when she gave Lakan the finger.
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto (The Apothecary Diaries) – 24 (Season Finale)
Credit where it’s due - this is a really good adaptation of what’s clearly a good source material.
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto – 05
The Apothecary Diaries is a bit of an unorthodox series to me in general, and not in an unappealing way
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto – 07
Considering Maomao openly suspected her father of selling her off, she too is very nonchalant about this reunion.
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto – 03
「幽霊騒動」 (Yūrei Sōdō) "The Unsettling Matter of the Spirit" Just in time for Halloween
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto – 13
「外廷勤務」 (Gaitei Kinmu) "Serving in the Outer Court" Welcome back Mao Mao (or rather, Xiao Mao)
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto – 15
Lakan is a tough one to puzzle out.
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto – 04
「恫喝」 (Dōkatsu) "The Threat" As much as Mao Mao wishes to be left alone, the Imperial court doesn’t.
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto – 09
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto has a pretty flexible moral compass, which the protagonist personifies.
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto – 12
「宦官と妓女」 (Kangan to Gijo) "The Eunuch and the Courtesan" I think one of recurring themes is that there is no such thing as freedom- you’re ultimately always bound by something…
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto – 06
「園遊会」 (Enyūkai) "The Garden Party" Don't mess with MaoMao
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto – 18
There was a veritable tidal wave of new information here, though much of it came as confirmation rather than revelation.
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto – 06
Palace politics are a bitch, no question about it. It seems to transcend time and place.
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto – 12
My track record with LN adaptations is checkered to say the least, but it's obvious that Kusuriya no Hitorigoto is no mass-produced model.
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto – 11
I thought I had this puzzle more or less figured out, but my theory is wrong on at least one part - we're one baby short.
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto – 16
I must say, Kusuriya no Hitorigoto has an easy charm about it that I find very winning.
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto – 02
「無愛想な薬師」 (Buaisō na Kusushi) "Chilly Apothecary" Mao Mao's new job is a bizarre, yet fabulous example of the intersection between one’s skills and interests and societal needs.
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto – 08
It's not as though I can point to any single extraordinary element of that episode, but it was one of my favorites so far.
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto – 08
「麦稈」 (Mugiwara) "Wheat Stalks" Even on vacation, Mao Mao doesn't get a break
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto – 09
「自殺か他殺か」 (Jisatsu ka Tasatsu ka) "Suicide or Murder?" Sometimes it's nice to do away with the bow
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto – 17
One way or another I think the dynamic of things has changed, and Lakan is surely at the heart of it.
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto – 04
I must say, visually speaking this all worked far better for me, though I'm resigned to a return to the premiere's style.
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto – 05
「暗躍」 (Anyaku) "Covert Operations" MaoMao is in high demand
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto – 10
Maomao is definitely wading into extremely shark-infested waters by looking into all this baby stuff with Ah-Duo.
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto – 01
「猫猫」 (Maomao) "Maomao" Maomao is a modern scientific mind in a pre-modern world.
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto – 13
As I speculated two Sundays ago, it would be impossible for Maomao to simply return to her old position as a lady-in-waiting.
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto – 07
「里帰り」 (Satogaeri) "Homecoming" Shouldn't Mao Mao's family have been more worried about her?
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto – 14
I suppose there's a certain irony in a virgin being the one to instruct imperial consorts in the ways of seducing and pleasing men.
First Impressions – Kusuriya no Hitorigoto
The Apothecary Diaries joins the growing trend of anime starting with unofficial movies, whether they need to or not.
The Apothecary Diaries Ep 22
This week Lakan has come with a new challenge to Jinshi and Maomao, and this time it’s preparing Blue Roses…
The Apothecary Diaries #22 — Greenery
I'd rather be playing Unicorn Overlord. Impressions: With no actual mystery going on, and the episodic 'story' just being about Maomao setting up her own little greenhouse,…
The Apothecary Diaries, episode 22
Rating: A- Though he’s hardly one of the more likable characters in the series, Lakan is still an intriguing one. He’s ferociously smart and a superior judge of…
The Apothecary Diaries: Episodes 22 and 23 Reviews
One of the reasons I started watching The Apothecary Diaries was the focus on plants and flowers. Although mammals were my area of study in college, I love…
The Apothecary Diaries – 22 – Le Bleu en Rose
Maomao is actually having a blast back at the inner palace with Gyokuyou, her adorable daughter, and her ladies in waiting. But new unreasonable request from Lakan forces…
The Apothecary Diaries
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The Apothecary Diaries
Story: Natsu Hyuuga Art: Nekokurage Complied: Itsuki Nanao Character Design: Touco Shino Disclaimer: This review is based on volumes 1-3 (chapters 1-14) Summary: Maomao, a young woman t…
The Apothecary Diaries
Information for the light novel series The Apothecary Diaries. The official English release is by J-Novel Club.
Books: The Apothecary Diaries
By Jonathan Clements. It is the ultimate in blood-sports – hundreds of the most beautiful women in the world, locked away in a palace where their sole chance…
The Apothecary Diaries MBTI
Without a rambling introduction, I present my list of characters from The Apothecary Diaries with their MBTI type and a description.
Review: THE APOTHECARY DIARIES
As this 10th edition of the Merry Month of Manga comes to an end, it's time to cover one last oversight. This has been one of my favorites...
Review: THE APOTHECARY DIARIES
As this 10th edition of the Merry Month of Manga comes to an end, it's time to cover one last oversight. This has been one of my favorites...
The Apothecary Diaries Episode 22 Review – Make The Roses Bloom Mad
Maomao’s incentive for making the blue roses is to be a hater. That’s it.
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[Recommended Watch] The Apothecary Diaries
Source: Crunchyroll/Toho Animation Studio x OLM, The Apothecary Diaries By: Katherine Cañeba | @kcserinlee We are well into the winter anime season, and a certain show called The Apothecary...
The Apothecary Diaries Episode 4
You've read the manga now watch the anime! Wait you haven't? The follow along with me to get my take on The Apothecary Diaries adaption!
The Apothecary Diaries Ep 21
As one would expect, Maomao failing to explain herself properly (as per usual) resulted comedic chaos this week!
The Apothecary Diaries, Vol. 9
By Natsu Hyuuga and Touko Shino. Released in Japan as “Kusuriya no Hitorigoto” by Hero Bunko. Released in North America by J-Novel Club. Translated by Kevin Steinbach. I…
The Apothecary Diaries, Vol. 5
y Natsu Hyuuga and Touko Shino. Released in Japan as “Kusuriya no Hitorigoto” by Hero Bunko. Released in North America by J-Novel Club. Translated by Kevin Steinbach. For…