The official Twitter account for The Apothecary Diaries anime series reveals that Kōki Uchiyama will play the role of Rikuson in episode 14. Rikuson is Lakan’s subordinate in the second cour of the anime.
The Apothecary Diaries anime series made its debut on October 22, 2023. As a two-cour series, fans can expect 24 episodes in total. The first cour ended on December 24, and the second cour began with Jinshi buying Maomao out of her courtesanship to bring her back to the emperor’s palace. The second cour continues with 11 more episodes,
Kōki Uchiyama Joins The Apothecary Diaries Cast
Fans may recognize Kōki Uchiyama from his numerous roles in anime and games, including Toge Inumaki from Jujutsu Kaisen, Rean Schwarzer from the Trails series, and Tomura Shigaraki from My Hero Academia. The next role for Kōki Uchiyama will be Rikuson in episode 14 of The Apothecary Diaries, which airs on January 13. Rikuson works under Lakan, who is voiced by Takuya Kirimoto. Koari Nazuka will also join the cast as lady Suirei.
🍃『#薬屋のひとりごと』🍃
🎊追加キャスト発表🎉羅漢の部下・陸孫（リクソン）役に#内山昂輝 さんが決定✨
📺第14話は1/13（土）24：55～
日本テレビ系にて順次全国放送！ pic.twitter.com/TG7H1nHvCn— 『薬屋のひとりごと』アニメ公式 (@kusuriya_PR) January 12, 2024
New episodes of The Apothecary Diaries will stream on Saturdays at 10:45 a.m. PDT / 1:45 p.m. EDT on Crunchyroll. In Japan, episodes air on Sundays at 12:55 a.m. JST. wacci performs the new ending theme song “Ai wa Kusuri” (Love is Medicine) in the second cour of The Apothecary Diaries. Uru performs the new opening theme song “Ambivalent.”
Lastly, here’s an overview of the anime from the streaming service:
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!
