The anime The Apothecary Diaries (Kusuriya no Hitorigoto), currently airing on Nippon TV’s "Friday Anime Night" (FuraAni) block, has unveiled its January visual as part of the "Seasons with Maomao and Jinshi" series.

Released on the 22nd of each month, these visuals celebrate "Maomao Day" by showcasing seasonal flora. The seventh installment, themed around winter peonies, captures a tender moment: Maomao gazing up at the snow-covered sky while shielding the delicate flowers, accompanied by Xiaolan and Shisui, who frolic in the snow with childlike joy. Fans are sure to find this charming visual heartwarming.

Wallpapers featuring the new illustration are available for download on the official website for both PC and smartphone users.

About The Apothecary Diaries

Set in a medieval Eastern-inspired palace, The Apothecary Diaries follows a "poison taste-tester" girl who solves various mysteries within the royal court. Originating as a novel on the Shosetsuka ni Narou website in October 2011, the series was later published by Hero Bunko and adapted into manga serialized in Monthly Big Gangan and Monthly Sunday GX. With a total of 38 million copies sold across all formats, the first season aired from October 2023 to March 2024.

In the upcoming second season, the story escalates as Consort Gyokuyo's pregnancy is revealed, drawing Maomao and Jinshi into even more challenging cases. Amid rising tensions, Jinshi’s life comes under threat, while foreign caravans and special envoys bring further complications to the palace. Maomao and Jinshi’s new trials will soon evolve into a national crisis.

Source : ORICON NEWS