The staff of the upcoming anime The Apothecary Diaries has released the official trailer for the series. The first episode will air on October 21.
Natsu Hyūga and Touko Shino initially published The Apothecary Diaries in 2011. Over the years, it has been adapted into a novel series, a manga, and now, an anime. Crunchyroll will be airing the series as each episode is released.
The Apothecary Diaries Premiering Later This Month
The official trailer for The Apothecary Diaries reveals the series’ story and cast members. Additionally, the trailer showcases the anime’s OP and ED. Ryokuōshoku Shakai performs the opening song, “Hana ni Natte.” Aina The End performs the ending theme, “Aikotoba.” The following voice talent are part of the series:
- Aoi Yūki as Maomao
- Takeo Ōtsuka as Jinshi
- Katsuyuki Konishi as Gaoshun
- Atsumi Tanezaki as Gyokuyō
- Yui Ishikawa as Lihua
- Hina Kino as Lishu
- Yuko Kaida as Ah-Duo
- Megumi Han as Meimei
- Ami Koshimizu as Pairin
- Hiroki Nanami as Joka
- Kimiko Saitō as Yarite Babaa (Madam)
- Hiroshi Yanaka as Luomen
- Kenji Akabane as Lihaku
- Misaki Kuno as Xiaolan
- Mitsuaki Kanuka as Yabu Isha (Quack Doctor)
Check out the new trailer below:
Additionally, the original novel series is available on J-Novel Club. They describe the novel as follows:
In the East is a land ruled by an emperor, whose consorts and serving women live in a sprawling complex known as the hougong, the rear palace. Maomao, an unassuming girl raised in an unassuming town by her apothecary father, never imagined the rear palace would have anything to do with her—until she was kidnapped and sold into service there.
Though she looks ordinary, Maomao has a quick wit, a sharp mind, and an extensive knowledge of medicine. That’s her secret, until she encounters a resident of the palace at least as perceptive as she is: the head eunuch, Jinshi. He sees through Maomao’s façade and makes her a lady-in-waiting to none other than the Emperor’s favorite consort… so she can taste the lady’s food for poison!
Lastly, the first three episodes of The Apothecary Diaries will premiere on October 21. The anime will be available on Crunchyroll as it airs.
