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The Apothecary Diaries

2023 – nowShow3 seasons60 episodesTV-14

AnimationDrama
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6Rotten Tomatoes–96%

An intriguing, wholesome animated series about mystery and history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Episodes

3 seasons · 60 episodes · best: S2E23 "The Shi Clan" 9.3

Episodes

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Story

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!

Feels like

  • Apothecary Detective Mystery
  • Historical Fantasy Drama
  • Witty Intellectual Protagonist
  • Palace Intrigue & Romance
  • Medical Procedural Elements
  • Charming Character Dynamics
  • Slow-Burn Courtship
  • Rich Cultural World-Building
  • Comedic Eccentricities

Cast

24 of 148 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Akinori Fudesaka, Jun Owada, Wataru Nakagawa
Written by
Yuko Kakihara, Misuzu Chiba, Hitomi Ogawa
Produced by
Mitsuteru Hishiyama, Junya Okamoto, Yuito Hirahara
Music by
Satoru Kosaki, Alisa Okehazama, Kevin Penkin

Everyone

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Facts

October 22, 2023 · October 23, 2026 · Still running

First aired
October 22, 2023
Latest episode
October 23, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
3 seasons · 60 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Genres
Animation, Drama, Mystery
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
129 countries

Tropes

Royal Harem, CPR: Clean, Pretty, Reliable, Karma Houdini +9

  • Royal Harem
  • CPR: Clean, Pretty, Reliable
  • Karma Houdini
  • Crystal Dragon Jesus
  • Treachery Cover-Up
  • Benevolent Boss
  • Laser-Guided Karma
  • Evolutionary Pressure Cooker
  • Counter-Productive Warning
  • Adaptational Early Appearance
  • Evil Laugh
  • Dub-Induced Plot Hole

12 of 206 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Apothecary Diaries?"

Questions about The Apothecary Diaries

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Where can I stream The Apothecary Diaries?

NetflixHuluCrunchyroll

In the United States, The Apothecary Diaries streams on Netflix, Hulu, and Crunchyroll. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It also streams in 127 other countries.

Is The Apothecary Diaries worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 8.6).

Is The Apothecary Diaries okay for kids?

TV-14

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The Apothecary Diaries?

23 h

About 23 hours: 60 episodes in 3 seasons of about 23 minutes each since 2023, and it's still in production.

Will The Apothecary Diaries make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Is The Apothecary Diaries good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Apothecary Diaries in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.