The Apothecary Diaries

A young maiden is kidnapped and sold into servitude at the emperors palace, where she secretly employs her pharmacist skills with the help of the head eunuch to unravel medical mysteries in the inner court.

2023 HD 23min Japan Japanese

Katsuyuki Konishi Aoi Yuki Takeo Otsuka

Animation Drama

anime based on light novel female protagonist historical politics detective maid medical work lady in waiting

S1E1 - Maomao 2023-10-22

After being kidnapped and forced to work as a servant in the rear palace, former apothecary Maomao inadvertently draws the attention of the higher ranks when she investigates whats causing the emperors infant heirs to fall mysteriously ill.

S1E2 - Chilly Apothecary 2023-10-22

Maomao tries to settle into her promotion to lady-in-waiting and food taster, but struggles to fend off both boredom and the overly-familiar Jinshi. That is, until she gets an assignment of her dreams: to concoct an aphrodisiac.

S1E3 - The Unsettling Matter of the Spirit 2023-10-22

Tasked with investigating a ghostly woman dancing nightly on the palace walls, Maomao finds a sleepwalking Concubine Fuyou. But with no medicinal cure for sleepwalking, shes forced to dig deeper to find the real reason behind Fuyous affliction.

S1E4 - The Threat 2023-10-29

Under direct orders from the emperor himself, Maomao tries to care for an ailing Concubine Lihua, but finds her work impeded by Lihuas own ladies-in-waiting.

S1E5 - Covert Operations 2023-11-05

A eunuch stricken by a curse comes begging for aid. Meanwhile, the rear palace buzzes with excitement as everyone prepares for the upcoming garden party, and Gyokuyous ladies-in-waiting arent about to let Maomao get away without dressing her up.

S1E6 - The Garden Party 2023-11-12

Maomao does her best to navigate the complex social situations at the garden party, including meeting the other Upper First rank concubines. But once she settles down to do her work as a food-taster, she discovers a surprise in a bowl of soup.

S1E7 - Homecoming 2023-11-19

Gaoshun goes to Maomao to get her help in resolving the events of the garden party. Later, Xiaolan explains the purpose of the hairpins Maomao was gifted, and Maomao makes a deal with Lihaku in order to finally visit home.

S1E8 - Wheat Stalks 2023-11-26

Maomaos peaceful morning at home is interrupted when shes called in to investigate an apparent double suicide at one of the local brothels.

S1E9 - Suicide or Murder? 2023-12-03

An older acquaintance of Jinshis dies while drinking at a party. A servants body turns up in a moat. Both deaths are written off as self-inflicted, but Maomaos keen observations tell her that theres more to both stories.

S1E10 - Honey 2023-12-10

A tea party hosted by Lady Gyokuyou puts the politics of the rear palace at the forefront, and Maomao learns something new about Lady Lishu. His true intentions unclear, Jinshi sends Maomao to work for Lady Ah-Duo.

S1E11 - Reducing Two to One 2023-12-17

Maomao confronts Fengming about the dark secret shes been hiding from her noble Lady Ah-Duo.

S1E12 - The Eunuch and the Courtesan 2023-12-24

Discovering that Maomaos kidnappers were connected to Fengmings family, Jinshi is faced with a choice between keeping Maomao in the rear palace where he can be near her or releasing her from her service.

S1E13 - Serving in the Outer Court 2024-01-07

To Maomaos surprise, Jinshi brings her directly to his house instead of taking her back to the rear palace, and tells her shes to work in the outer court. Not only is there much to learn, it seems theres many eyes on her as the new hire.

S1E14 - The New Pure Consort 2024-01-14

Ah-Duos replacement has arrived in the rear palace, and Maomao is assigned to give a certain lecture to all four high concubines. Later, Maomao helps Lihaku investigate a warehouse explosion.

S1E15 - Raw Fish 2024-01-21

Gaoshun requests Maomaos help in solving an apparent poisoning case. Meanwhile, Jinshi deals with an unwelcome visitor whos taken to lingering in his office.

S1E16 - Lead 2024-01-28

A shack, a chest of drawers, and a fishbowl are all that a talented metalworker leaves to his three sons upon his death. Maomao is assigned to investigate how these strange inheritances all fit together.

S1E17 - A Jaunt Around Town 2024-02-04

Covering up Jinshis otherworldly beauty is no easy task, but after Maomao takes the challenge head-on, shes surprised when shes also asked to don the disguise of a noblewoman and escort "Jinka" outside the palace.

S1E18 - Lakan 2024-02-11

Back at home, Maomao visits an annex building at the Verdigris House that hides one of the brothels secrets. Lakan continues to antagonize Jinshi as his connection to Maomao becomes clear.

S1E19 - Chance or Something More 2024-02-18

A discussion with Lihaku about recent events leads Maomao to realize that the mysteries shes helped to solve are connected. As the final piece of the puzzle falls into place, she rushes to stop impending disaster.

S1E20 - Thornapple 2024-02-25

Maomao was able to stop the assassination attempt, but was heavily injured in the process. However, the injuries arent enough to stop her curiosity, driving her to confront the culprit behind the incident.

S1E21 - How to Buy Out a Contract 2024-03-03

Back to work at the rear palace, Maomao listens to Guen talk about his familys business. Meanwhile, Lihaku hears a rumor that whips him into action.

S1E22 - Blue Roses 2024-03-10

Lakan challenges Jinshi to produce blue roses to present at the upcoming garden party, forcing Jinshi to turn once again to Maomao for her help.

S1E23 - Balsam and Woodsorrel 2024-03-17

No longer willing to keep running away from Lakan, Maomao decides to face off against him. She challenges him on his own turf, in a chess match.

S1E24 - Jinshi and Maomao 2024-03-24

Lakan must now choose a courtesan to buy out. As a high-ranking military official, he can afford to freely choose, even from one of the Three Princesses. Who will he choose? Who does Maomao really want him to choose?

S2E1 - Season 2, Episode 1

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S2E2 - Season 2, Episode 2

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S2E3 - Season 2, Episode 3

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S2E4 - Season 2, Episode 4

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S2E5 - Season 2, Episode 5

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