The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Reveals Visual and Trailer for Second Cour
The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 has revealed a new key visual and trailer for the second cour of the season, which will officially begin on April 4th. It was also announced that the new opening theme song will be "Kusuhiki" (Mysterious) by Mrs. Green Apple, while the new ending theme song is "Hitorigoto" (Soliloquy) by Omoinotake.
The official website shares some information on Season 2 Cour 2:
The ingredients for the abortion drug that was smuggled into the harem on a foreign caravan, the malice and resentment that has run rampant in the harem since the time of the previous emperor, and the incident that has once again targeted Jinshi's life, are all revealed. Jinshi holds the key to unraveling this truth. A new trial and a decision is approaching Jinshi. Meanwhile, Maomao goes missing...!?
The Apothecary Diaries is a Japanese light novel series by author Natsu Hyuga and illustrator Toko Shino. It was adapted into a manga series in 2o17, with one by Itsuki Nanao and Nekokurage published on Square Enix's Monthly Big Gangan and another by Minoji Kurata on Shogakukan’s Monthly Sunday Gene-X.
An anime adaptation was produced by Toho Animation Studio and OLM in 2023. The second season premiered in January 2025. Crunchyroll describes the plot:
Maomao lived a peaceful life with her apothecary father. Until one day, she’s sold as a lowly servant to the emperor’s palace. But she wasn’t meant for a compliant life among royalty. So when imperial heirs fall ill, she decides to step in and find a cure! This catches the eye of Jinshi, a handsome palace official who promotes her. Now, she’s making a name for herself solving medical mysteries!
Source: The Apothecary Diaries Official Website
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