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The Apothecary Diaries Season 2

The Apothecary Diaries Season 2

Kusuriya no Hitorigoto 2nd Season

AniList score
8.8
Year
2025
Format
TV
Episodes
24 episodes
  • Drama
  • Mystery

Synopsis

Using her wit and vast knowledge of medicines and poisons alike, Maomao played a pivotal role in solving a series of mysteries and conspiracies that plagued the imperial court. Having recently come to terms with the secrets of her parents, she returns to fulfill her normal duties on behalf of the emperor's highest-ranking consorts. Maomao also works alongside the eunuch Jinshi to better the consor…

Tags

  • Female Protagonist
  • Medicine
  • Royal Affairs
  • Detective
  • Historical
  • Politics
  • Ancient China
  • Foreign
  • Work
  • Conspiracy
  • Class Struggle
  • Espionage
  • Primarily Adult Cast
  • Educational
  • Aromantic
  • Seinen
  • Pregnancy
  • Primarily Female Cast
  • Heterosexual
  • Male Protagonist

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