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The Apothecary Diaries

薬屋のひとりごと

2023– · 1 season, 60 episodes · 23m episodes · Animation, Drama, Mystery · Nippon TV, RAB · Japan · Rated TV-14 (US)

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!

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Aoi Yuuki, Takeo Otsuka, Katsuyuki Konishi, Atsumi Tanezaki, Rie Hikisaka, Megumi Toyoguchi
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ancient chinaanimebased on light noveldetectivefemale protagonisthistoricallady in waitingmaidmedicalpoliticsroyal courtwork
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