The Apothecary Diaries (in Japanese, Kusuriya no Hitorigoto), is an anime that has 48 episodes divided into 2 seasons, with 0 filler episodes and its percentage is 0%. The anime adapted up to light novel volume 4 (which currently has 16 volumes and is still ongoing).
- Rating: 4.5/5 ( votes).
- Written by: Natsu Hyūga
- Illustrated by: Touko Shino
- Published by: Shufunotomo
- Original run (manga): August 29, 2014 – present
- Studio: Toho Animation Studio, OLM
- Directed by: Norihiro Naganuma
- Music by: Satoru Kōsaki
- Original run (anime): October 22, 2023 – present
Maomao, the daughter of an apothecary, is abruptly taken from her quiet life and sold into servitude at the lowest ranks of the imperial palace. Now working as a maid, she keeps her deep medical knowledge hidden to avoid drawing attention.
Soon after her arrival, the emperor’s infants fall mysteriously ill, as if under a curse. Driven by curiosity, Maomao uncovers the cause and tries to anonymously report it. However, the sharp and charming eunuch Jinshi quickly identifies her as the source.
Impressed by her skills, Maomao is assigned as a lady-in-waiting to Gyokuyou, the emperor’s favored consort. As she tackles the many medical problems within the court, her expertise becomes increasingly vital.
The Apothecary Diaries Filler Episodes List
In this list I will mark you the filler episodes of The Apothecary Diaries (if it had them), the extra material of the anime, either ovas or movies will be located in Chronological Order, and finally I will mention in which chapter of the manga the anime ends or in which chapter of the manga to start reading after the anime.
SEASON 1
The first season has 24 episodes, the openings used are Hana ni Natte (1-12), Ambivalent (13-24); the endings used are Aikotoba (1-12), Ai wa Kusuri (13-24).
| # | Title | Chapters | Light Novel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01. | Maomao | 1 | 1 |
| 02. | Chilly Apothecary | 2, 3 | |
| 03. | The Unsettling Matter of the Spirit | 4 | |
| 04. | The Threat | 5 | |
| 05. | Covert Operations | 6 | |
| 06. | The Garden Party | 7, 8 | |
| 07. | Homecoming | 9, 10, 11 | |
| 08. | Wheat Stalks | 11, 12, 13 | |
| 09. | Suicide or Murder? | 13, 14, 15 | |
| 10. | Honey | 15, 16 | |
| 11. | Reducing Two to One | 17, 18 | |
| 12. | The Eunuch and the Courtesan | 19, 20 | |
| 13. | Serving in the Outer Court | 21, 22, 24 | 2 |
| 14. | The New Pure Consort | 23, 24 | |
| 15. | Raw Fish | 25 | |
| 16. | Lead | 26, 27 | |
| 17. | A Jaunt Around Town | 27, 28, 29 | |
| 18. | Lakan | 29, 30 | |
| 19. | Chance or Something More | 31, 32 | |
| 20. | Thornapple | 33, 34, 35 | |
| 21. | How to Buy Out A Contract | 35, 36 | |
| 22. | Blue Roses | 36, 37 | |
| 23. | Balsam and Woodsorrel | 37, 38 | |
| 24. | Jinshi and Maomao | 38, 39, 40 |
SEASON 2
The second season has 24 episodes, the openings used are Hyakkaryōran (1-12), Kusuhiki (13-24); the endings used are Hitorigoto (1-12), Ai wa Kusuri (13-24).
| # | Title | Chapters | Light Novel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25. | (01). | Maomao and Maomao | 40, 41 | 3 |
| 26. | (02). | Caravan | 43 | |
| 27. | (03). | Corpse Fungus | 44, 45 | |
| 28. | (04). | Mirrors | 46, 47 | |
| 29. | (05). | Moon Fairy | 47, 48, 49 | |
| 30. | (06). | The Crystal Pavilion, for the Third Time | 50, 51, 52 | |
| 31. | (07). | The Shrine of Choosing | 53, 54, 55 | |
| 32. | (08). | The Empress Dowager | 55, 56 | |
| 33. | (09). | The Late Emperor | 56, 57, 58 | |
| 34. | (10). | A Ghost Story | 59 | |
| 35. | (11). | The Hunt | 60, 61, 62, 63 | |
| 36. | (12). | Ka Zuigetsu | 62, 63, 64 | |
| 37. | (13). | The Baths | 65, 66 | 4 |
| 38. | (14). | The Dancing Ghost | 66, 67, 68 | |
| 39. | (15). | Ice | 68, 69 | |
| 40. | (16). | Festering Resentment | 70, 71, 72 | |
| 41. | (17). | The Fox Village | 72, 73, 74 | |
| 42. | (18). | Lantern Plant | 74, 75 | |
| 43. | (19). | Festival | 76, 77 | |
| 44. | (20). | The Stronghold | 77, 78, 79 | |
| 45. | (21). | Taibon | ||
| 46. | (22). | Royal Guard | ||
| 47. | (23). | The Shi Clan | ||
| 48. | (24). | TBA |
| Where Does the Anime End? | Where Should I Start Reading? |
|---|---|
Episode 44 (20 of season 2) adapts chapters 77, 78, and 79 of the manga. It’s important to remember that both the anime and the manga were adapted from the light novels. |
You can't continue the story through the manga, as the anime has surpassed it. To follow the plot, you'll need to read the light novels. |
The anime ends with episode 48 (24 of season 2), which adapts the final chapters of light novel volume 4. |
Therefore, if you want to continue the story from where the anime left off, you should start reading from light novel volume 5. |