The preview for The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 episode 1 have been released. The episode is titled “Maomao to Maomao.”
The official synopsis describes how Maomao finally returns to her daily life as a poison tester for Lady Gyokuyou. Meanwhile, novels are becoming a trend in the inner court. Maomao wonders about how an unrefined form of entertainment is becoming popular but Jinshi however, has his owns intentions as the manager of the inner court. One spring day, Maomao encounters an unusual guest…
The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 episode 1, also known as episode 25 overall, is set to broadcast in Japan on January 10 at 11:40 PM. It will then be available to watch with English subtitles at 12:30 PM on multiple platforms.
A preview video was also released:
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, while J-Novel Club publishes the digital English version. 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 animated the first season The Apothecary Diaries in 2023. The second season is airing this Winter 2025, with a total of 25 episodes. Crunchyroll describes the plot of the second season:
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: Official Website
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