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The Apothecary Diaries" Episode 28 (Season 2 EP4) Story and Scene Cuts Released

The latest episode of the anime The Apothecary Diaries (Kusuriya no Hitorigoto), titled "Mirror" (Episode 28), is set to air on January 31st at 11:30 PM (JST) as part of Nippon TV’s FRIDAY ANIME NIGHT (FuraAni) programming block. The episode synopsis, preview images, and February’s content calendar have been officially unveiled.


The Apothecary Diaries EP28

The Apothecary Diaries EP28 (C) Natsu Hyuga, Imaginic Infos / "The Apothecary Diaries" Production Committee


MaoMao from The Apothecary Diaries EP28

Maomao from The Apothecary Diaries EP28 (C) Natsu Hyuga, Imaginic Infos / "The Apothecary Diaries" Production Committee


Episode 28: Mirror

Foreign envoys present four upper-ranking consorts with large glass mirrors, a rare and luxurious gift. The Jade Palace is abuzz with excitement over these high-end items, but Maomao suspects hidden motives behind the extravagant offering.

Meanwhile, Gaoshun (高順) approaches Maomao with an unusual case: "Among two daughters of a noble family, the younger sister is rumored to be carrying the child of an immortal." Given the strict surveillance imposed on the sisters, how could she have conceived without outside contact? Using an unexpected clue, Maomao pieces together the truth behind this seemingly impossible locked-room mystery.

At the same time, Jinshi is confronted with an unusual request from the foreign envoy— to meet the Moon Spirit his grandfather allegedly encountered 50 years ago...


The Apothecary Diaries EP28

The Apothecary Diaries EP28 (C) Natsu Hyuga, Imaginic Infos / "The Apothecary Diaries" Production Committee


The Apothecary Diaries EP28

The Apothecary Diaries EP28 (C) Natsu Hyuga, Imaginic Infos / "The Apothecary Diaries" Production Committee


About The Apothecary Diaries

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.


Jinshi from The Apothecary Diaries EP28

The Apothecary Diaries EP28 (C) Natsu Hyuga, Imaginic Infos / "The Apothecary Diaries" Production Committee


The Apothecary Diaries EP28

The Apothecary Diaries EP28 (C) Natsu Hyuga, Imaginic Infos / "The Apothecary Diaries" Production Committee


Teaser Trailer



Source : The Apothecary Diaries Official