Maomao
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Estimated watch time
9h 12m
⚡ 5 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Medicine96%Female Protagonist95%Ancient China91%Drugs89%Historical88%Detective87%Politics84%Royal Affairs82%Foreign80%Work80%
TVFINISHED2023 FALL8.8 / 10 AniList score
The Apothecary Diaries
薬屋のひとりごと• Kusuriya no Hitorigoto
Synopsis & Story
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! (Source: Crunchyroll)
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The Apothecary Diaries: should you watch it?
At a glance
The Apothecary Diaries has been exceptionally well received, with an average AniList score of 88/100 — 91% of 134,577 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #21 highest-rated anime of all time, and #3 highest-rated anime of 2023, and #5 most popular anime of 2023 on AniList.
Of the 263.6K AniList users who started it, 1.6% dropped it, so it is very rarely abandoned; 210.1K have finished it.
At about 9 h 12 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Drama, Mystery — especially medicine, female protagonist, ancient china, drugs.
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. The Apothecary Diaries is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 (2025)
- Optional extras: Maomao no Hitorigoto
Episodes
24 episodes are listed.
Main cast & creators
- Original creator
- Natsu Hyuuga
- Director
- Norihiro Naganuma
- Series composition
- Norihiro Naganuma
- Character design
- Yukiko Nakatani
- Music
- Satoru Kousaki
- Music
- Kevin Penkin
- Music
- Alisa Okehazama
Opening & ending themes
Openings
- OP1“Hana ni Natte” by Ryokuoushoku Shakai · eps 1-12
- OP2“Ambivalent” by Uru · eps 13-24
Endings
- ED1“Aikotoba” by AiNA THE END · eps 1-12
- ED2“Ai wa Kusuri” by wacci · eps 13-24
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The Apothecary Diaries FAQ
- How many episodes does The Apothecary Diaries have?
- The Apothecary Diaries has 24 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 9 h 12 min in total.
- How long does it take to watch The Apothecary Diaries?
- About 9 h 12 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 12 days; at one hour a day, about 10 days.
- Is The Apothecary Diaries finished?
- Yes. The Apothecary Diaries has finished airing — the final episode aired March 24, 2024.
- Is there a season 2 of The Apothecary Diaries?
- Yes — the story continues in The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 (2025).
- Where do I start The Apothecary Diaries?
- Start here: The Apothecary Diaries is the first entry, followed by The Apothecary Diaries Season 2.
- Is The Apothecary Diaries based on a light novel?
- Yes. The Apothecary Diaries adapts the light novel by Natsu Hyuuga.
- Who animated The Apothecary Diaries?
- The Apothecary Diaries was animated by OLM and TOHO animation STUDIO and directed by Norihiro Naganuma.
- Who sings the opening of The Apothecary Diaries?
- The opening, "Hana ni Natte", is performed by Ryokuoushoku Shakai.
- Where can I watch The Apothecary Diaries?
- The Apothecary Diaries is listed on Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.