As the end
of its second season approaches, the anime The
Apothecary Diaries (Kusuriya no Hitorigoto) has revealed its
latest and final seasonal visual, a tradition that began in July
2024 and that each month has celebrated the plants and flowers
representative of the season.
Maomao
and Jinshi among hydrangeas and snails
This
month's visual, corresponding to June, shows protagonists Maomao and Jinshi sharing
a peaceful scene amid hydrangeas in full bloom. In a charming
detail, they both discover a small snail, a classic symbol of the beginning of
summer and the rainy season in Japan.
A
project visually taken care of down to the last detail
This
botanical homage has been one of the anime's standout visual features since the
second season, adding an artistic and seasonal touch that complements its
historical setting and delicate narrative.
The
production is in charge of the TOHO animation STUDIO and OLM studios,
under the direction of Norihiko Naganuma (The Ancient
Magus' Bride), who is also in charge of the composition of the series. The
assistant director is Akinori Fudesaka (Tsuredure Children).
A
history of intelligence, medicine and palace secrets
The story
follows Maomao, a young woman who lived quietly with her apothecary
father, until she is sold as a servant to the imperial palace.
Although at first she seems to resign herself to her new life, her brilliant
mind and medical knowledge lead her to solve mysterious illnesses among
members of the nobility.
Her talent
catches the attention of Jinshi, a senior palace official, who
promotes her and opens the doors to even more complex challenges in a world
where politics, medicine and mystery are intertwined.
Availability
and original material
The anime
is available through Crunchyroll, which broadcasts the series
simultaneously with Japan. It is based on the light novel written by Natsu
Hyuuga and illustrated by Touko Shino, a work that has
gained popularity for its unique blend of history, medicine, and palace drama.
