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The Apothecary Diaries S2 Ep 3
This week Maomao’s investigating has led her to the smell that Shishui had mentioned about in the North side of the Inner Palace.
The Apothecary Diaries S2 Ep 2
The caravan have arrived, but along with it carries unsuspecting dangers hidden in the merchandise.
The Apothecary Diaries S2 Ep 16
It’s finally happening~ all of the little mysteries building up to this moment has been pieced together!
The Apothecary Diaries S2 Ep 12
Finally the long awaited “frog” shenanigans!
The Apothecary Diaries Ep 4 & 5
Man I can't tell you how much I missed this show and it did not disappoint!
The Apothecary Diaries S2 Ep 13 – 15
After the second assassination attempt on Jinshi, and the frog incident, things have somewhat settled down again. But as one would expect, there’s never a dull moment in…
The Apothecary Diaries S2 Ep 10 & 11
It’s time for the expedition to the northern lands of Shihoku-shu, ribbit!
The Apothecary Diaries S2 Ep 7 – 9
From solving the puzzle of the Shrine of Choosing, to solving the case about a curse…
The Apothecary Diaries S2 Ep 1 [First Impression]
The Apothecary Dairies is back and man, they were flying through this episode!
The Apothecary Diaries: Episodes 4 to 6 Reviews
The Apothecary Diaries is roughly based on the Ming Era of China. This era lasted about three centuries, from the 1300s to the 1600s. There were a number…
The Apothecary Diaries, episode 6
Rating: A- More than any other, this particular shot strikes at the essence of how much of an adorable little freak Maomao is. It is the franchise’s signature…
The Apothecary Diaries Episode 6
Heh, Maomao is so popular! But Lady Gyokuyou isn’t going to be too happy about that.
The Apothecary Diaries Episode 6
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, Vol. 6
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. It’s…
The Apothecary Diaries episode 4
Rating: B+ Despite the ominous episode title (“The Threat”), this episode focuses almost entirely on dealing with the consequences of a previous mystery rather than initiating a new…
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, Vol. 4
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. Ah,…
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 Ep 20
Oh Maomao, you crazy girl….
The Apothecary Diaries Ep 19
At last, each of the individual incidents that have occurred in these recent episodes have finally revealed the correlation they share with each other.
The Apothecary Diaries Ep 11
Who else cried, because I certainly cried a lot this episode!
The Apothecary Diaries Ep 12
There was not a whole lot going on this week, to the point that they spent quite some time sending Maomao on a wild goose chase…
The Apothecary Diaries Ep 18
This episode had a lot of secrets being unpacked, some fully out in the open, and others we simply got out first peek into.
The Apothecary Diaries Ep 13
Maomao returns to the palace to work, but not to the place she expected.
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 GN 5 & 6
Whether you read the original light novels, the manga, or both, The Apothecary Diaries mysteries are interesting enough to keep you turning the pages.
The Apothecary Diaries Ep 14 & 15
Detective Maomao is on the case!
The Apothecary Diaries Ep 9 & 10
Here are my thoughts on episode 9 and 10!
Manga Review: The Apothecary Diaries Volume 6
Title: The Apothecary Diaries 薬屋のひとりごと Kusuriya no Hitorigoto, “Apothecary’s Soliloquy” Volume: 6 Mangaka: by Natsu Hyuuga (Author), Nekokurage…
The Apothecary Diaries (S2) Episode 39 – Adorable Moments
There were several adorable moments in this episode. As a series, The Apothecary Diaries does an excellent job balancing out dark and dramatic content with moments of joy,…
Manga Review: The Apothecary Diaries Volume 4
Title: The Apothecary Diaries 薬屋のひとりごと Kusuriya no Hitorigoto, “Apothecary’s Soliloquy” Volume: 4 Mangaka: by Natsu Hyuuga (Author), Nekokurage …
The Apothecary Diaries Ep 23 & 24 [FINAL]
How are you all feeling after that gut-punch of emotions!?!
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.
The Apothecary Diaries (S2) Episode 38 – Little Lady Lishu
This series is tragic in a way that isn’t immediately obvious until it suddenly smacks you in the face. Case in point: this fifteen-year-old concubine.
The Apothecary Diaries – 25 (S2 01) – Books ‘n Cats
The Apothecary Diaries returns with a lowkey hangout episode, with no real indication what the thrust (or threat) of the season will be until its closing moments. Until…
The Apothecary Diaries S2 – Episodes 26 and 27 Reviews
Apothecary Diaries Season 2 is getting off to a slow start. However, each installment is still enjoyable. Here are some brief notes on episodes 26 and 27
The Apothecary Diaries Volumes 3 and 4 Review
Massive shake-ups occur for Maomao, Jinshi, & everyone else thanks to past events & what occurs in Volumes 3 and 4 of The Apothecary Diaries.
The Apothecary Diaries Ep 1 – 3 [First Impression]
Heheheheh~ Apothecary Diaries has finally begun!
The Apothecary Diaries Episode 6 Review – The Garden Party
When you discover poison at a party.
The Apothecary Diaries Episode 4 Review – The Emperor’s Request
Maomao helps Lihua recover.
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...
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 Anti-Social Geniuses Review: The Apothecary Diaries Volume 6
Helen: I remain unsure whether or not to call The Apothecary Diaries a mystery series; while Maomao sometimes is asked to look into something in the Rear Palace,…
The Anti-Social Geniuses Review: The Apothecary Diaries Volume 4
The anti-social geniuses review Volume 4 of The Apothecary Diaries, where Maomao finds herself involved again in something unexpected.
Episode 349 - The Apothecary Diaries
This week, it's our seven year anniversary! To celebrate, Shaun thought it would be fitting for us to cover 7 episodes of the wildly popular The Apothecary Diaries!Meanwhile…
The Apothecary Diaries, episode 15
Rating: A- If you’re an anime-only viewer, this episode is one you might want to bookmark to come back and watch again later on, as it drops a…
The Apothecary Diaries Episode 7
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!