The preview images and trailer for The Apothecary Diaries episode 24 (finale) titled “Jinshi and Maomao” are now out. The final episode will air on Saturday, March 24, at 24:55 JST, while the English subtitled versions come out an hour later. See the preview images below:
When Lakan loses to Maomao in a game of chess, he must fulfill his promise to redeem a courtesan from the Verdigris House. Just as he is about to pick from a line of gorgeous women, he hears a familiar sound of a lullaby.
Meanwhile, Maomao is called to Jinshi’s house and they talk about Lakan’s troubles, his obsession, and her complicated feelings towards her father. A few days later, he sees Maomao dancing beautifully by the castle wall.
A preview video for The Apothecary Diaries finale, episode 24, was also posted:
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The Apothecary Diaries is a Japanese light novel series written by Natsu Hyuga and illustrated by Toko Shino. Shunfunotomo’s Hero Bunko currently publishes the light novel series, J-Novel Club publishes the digital English version, and Square Enix publishes the novels in print.
The series also has two manga adaptations: the manga series of the same name by Itsuki Nanao, illustrated by Nekokurage on Square Enix’s Monthly Big Gangan; and “Kusuriya no Hitorigoto: Maomao no Kokyu Nazotoki Techo (The Apothecary Diaries: The Palace Cloister Mystery-Solving Notebook of Maomao)” by Minoji Kurata on Shogakukan’s Monthly Sunday Gene-X.
TOHO Animation and OML are currently animating The Apothecary Diaries series, which is set to have a total of 24 episodes. It is available on Netflix and Crunchyroll in select regions. 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: Official Website
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