Dai Hirai Performs The Apothecary Diaries Theme Song “Shiawase no Recipe” on The First Take

Singer-songwriter Dai Hirai performed The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 ending theme song “Shiawase no Recipe (The Recipe for Happiness)” on The First Take. Since the song was written specifically for the series, the YouTube channel describes this unique one-shot performance as exemplifying the heart-warming, lingering feelings of the interwoven relationship of the main characters, Jinshi and Maomao.

On the official website of The Apothecary Diaries, Dai Hirai shared that when he wrote the lyrics for the ending theme, he incorporated his personal feelings about the frustrating relationship between Maomao and Jinshi, and how he hopes that it makes you look forward to what happens in the next week. An anime music video of the song, which included scenes of the pair together so far, was also released last week.

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The Apothecary Diaries is a Japanese light novel series written by Natsu Hyuga and illustrated by Toko Shino. The series was also adapted into a manga series by Nekokurage and another by Minoji Kurata. Meanwhile, TOHO Animation Studio and OML animated the first season of The Apothecary Diaries in 2023. The second season is currently ongoing, which Crunchyroll describes:

When a favored concubine becomes pregnant, Maomao is put to the test as her food taster. She must keep her wits sharp, not only to protect the concubine but also against rising dangers in the palace. A new concubine with powerful ties, an unsolved attempt at Jinshi’s life, and a foreign envoy with impossible demands hint at a grand conspiracy poised to engulf the empire.

Source: The First Take YouTube  
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