The synopsis and scene cuts for Episode 25 of the TV anime The Apothecary Diaries (Season 2) have been released. The season’s premiere, Episode 25, airs on January 10 at 11:40 PM (JST) on the NTV network and will subsequently stream on various platforms.

Based on the light novel series The Apothecary Diaries by Natsu Hyuuga with character designs by Touko Shino, the franchise boasts over 38 million copies in circulation. This mystery-solving entertainment follows Maomao, a pharmacist with a peculiar obsession with poisons and medicines, and Jinshi, a mysterious and handsome eunuch, as they unravel complex incidents in the imperial palace.

The anime's first season, which aired in October 2023, captivated audiences with Maomao’s spirited heroine, engaging mysteries, and intricate human drama within the rear palace. The series consistently ranked high across streaming platforms.

In Season 2, tensions escalate in the imperial palace with the announcement of Empress Gyokuyou’s pregnancy. Adding to the intrigue are the arrival of Consort Rouran, daughter of a key minister from the previous emperor’s era, an unprecedented unresolved attempt on Jinshi’s life, and the disappearance of suspect Sui Reiyuu. Foreign delegations and special envoys with unreasonable demands further complicate matters, leading to a crisis that threatens the entire nation.

Episode 25: Maomao and "Mao-Mao"

As the spring garden party concludes, Maomao resumes her duties as Empress Gyokuyou’s food taster. In the rear palace, sensationalist novels gain unexpected popularity despite their less-than-refined reputation. Maomao investigates the trend, uncovering Jinshi’s hidden intentions behind the entertainment. On a pleasant spring day, while accompanying Princess Rinrei for a stroll, Maomao encounters an unexpected guest...

Teaser Trailer

Source : ORICON NEWS