Square Enix announced Itsuki Nanao’s The Apothecary Diaries: Xiaolan’s Story spinoff manga series is now available in English on Manga UP! Global. The first chapter of The Apothecary Diaries: Xiaolan’s Story was released on March 23 on Square Enix’s Manga UP! platform in Japan.
Natsu Hyuga writes the original The Apothecary Diaries light novel series, with illustrations by Toko Shino. The novel made its debut on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website in October 2011. Nekokurage later released an ongoing manga adaptation in Square Enix’s Monthly Big Gangan magazine in May 2017.
The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 ran from January 10 to July 4, and it’s all streaming right now on Crunchyroll. A sequel anime for The Apothecary Diaries is currently in the works with no confirmed release date yet.
The first cour of The Apothecary Diaries Season 1 ran for 12 episodes. The second cour ran for another 12 episodes, bringing the first season’s total to 24 episodes on March 23, 2024.
Lastly, here’s a synopsis of the series, via Crunchyroll:
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!
