Wait… Maomao and Jinshi as idols?!. The Apothecary Diaries April Fools: Maomao and Jinshi Debut as Idol Groups bubbles and Edel Glanz
As part of a special April Fools campaign for the TV anime The Apothecary Diaries, a concept movie with voice performances and accompanying visuals were released on April 1. The project imagines the series characters debuting simultaneously as two idol groups: the new girls group bubbles and the boys group Edel Glanz.

Maomao and Jinshi Form Two Idol Groups for April Fools ©Natsu Hyuga, Imagicainfo / The Apothecary Diaries Production Committee
According to the setting, both groups debut under Lee Entertainment, a fictional agency known for producing globally successful artists.
bubbles: A Next Generation Girl Crush Group

bubbles ©Natsu Hyuga, Imagicainfo / The Apothecary Diaries Production Committee
The group bubbles consists of three members. Maomao serves as the leader and rapper, Shisui takes the role of visual and main dancer, and Xiaolan is the main vocalist. Positioned as a next generation girl crush group, the trio is expected to achieve global success.
Their official catchphrase is “Pop Your Heart!”, expressing their bold and captivating concept. Even before their debut, the three members had already gained attention for their composed presence and powerful performances.

Maomao ©Natsu Hyuga, Imagicainfo / The Apothecary Diaries Production Committee

Shisui ©Natsu Hyuga, Imagicainfo / The Apothecary Diaries Production Committee

Xiaolan ©Natsu Hyuga, Imagicainfo / The Apothecary Diaries Production Committee
Edel Glanz: A Royal Style Boy Group
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Edel Glanz ©Natsu Hyuga, Imagicainfo / The Apothecary Diaries Production Committee
Edel Glanz is a classic style boy group composed of Jinshi as the leader and visual, Basen as the main dancer, and Lihaku as the main vocalist.
With the catchphrase “Bringing you heavenly brilliance,” the group combines a refined royal atmosphere with overwhelming stage performances that captivate fans.

Jinshi ©Natsu Hyuga, Imagicainfo / The Apothecary Diaries Production Committee

©Natsu Hyuga, Imagicainfo / The Apothecary Diaries Production Committee

Basen ©Natsu Hyuga, Imagicainfo / The Apothecary Diaries Production Committee
Gaoshun Appears as Their Manager

Gaoshun ©Natsu Hyuga, Imagicainfo / The Apothecary Diaries Production Committee
About The Apothecary Diaries
The Apothecary Diaries follows Maomao, a pharmacist’s daughter with an unusual obsession with poisons and medicine, and Jinshi, a mysterious and handsome eunuch, as they solve a series of complex incidents within the imperial court.
The original work is written by Natsu Hyuga with illustrations by Touko Shino. The series has surpassed 45 million copies in circulation. Production of Season 3 and a theatrical film sequel has already been announced.
Source : ORICON NEWS