Season 1

19 chapters

Discover *The Apothecary Diaries* (*Kusuriya no Hitorigoto*), the historical mystery anime that captivated fans in 2023. Aired from October 2023 to March 2024, this first season of 24 episodes was produced by TOHO Animation and OLM studios, under the direction of Norihiro Naganuma. Adapted from Natsu Hyūga's novel, the story follows Maomao, a young apothecary who is kidnapped and sold into servitude at the imperial palace, where she puts her medical talents to use at court to unravel dark poisoning cases. Rated 8.6/10 on IMDb, the series charms audiences with its blend of drama, mystery, and court intrigue set in a world inspired by imperial China.

Chapter list

#	Title
1	Maomao
2	Chilly Apothecary
3	The Unsettling Matter of the Spirit
4	The Threat
5	Covert Operations
6	The Garden Party
7	Homecoming
8	Wheat Stalks
9	Suicide or Murder?
10	Honey
11	Reducing Two to One
12	The Eunuch and the Courtesan
13	Serving in the Outer Court
14	The New Pure Consort
15	Raw Fish
16	Lead
17	A Jaunt Around Town
18	Lakan
19	Chance or Something More