The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 anime revealed the exclusive illustration for Blu-ray Volumes 1 and 2, which was drawn by character designer Yukiko Nakatani. Volume 1 was released on April 16, while Volume 2 is set to be released on July 16, 2025.
The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Blu-ray Volume 1 illustration features Jinshi and Maomao during the Moon Spirit arc. The Volume details are as follows:
- Price: 14,850 yen (tax-excluded price 13,500 yen)
- Episodes Included: Episodes 25 – 30
- Run Time: 136 minutes
- Deluxe 3-sided case
- Digipak featuring exclusive art by Yukiko Nakatani
- Special Booklet (42 pages)
- Original novel dress-up book cover
- Episode 29 audio commentary
- Season 2 PV, Creditless Opening and Ending Theme
Meanwhile, The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Blu-ray Volume 2 illustration features Jinshi, Maomao, Basen, and Gaoshun during “The Hunt” arc. The Volume details are:
- Price: 14,850 yen (tax-excluded price 13,500 yen)
- Episodes Included: Episodes 31 to 36
- Run Time: 136 minutes
- Deluxe 3-sided case
- Digipak featuring exclusive art by Yukiko Nakatani
- Special Booklet (40 pages)
- Special bookmark set
- Audio commentary for Episodes 33 and 36
- Mini anime “Maomao’s Monologue” (episodes 25 to 36)
The Apothecary Diaries (Kusuriya no Hitorigoto) anime is based on 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 versions. Square Enix publishes the English novels in print.
The series has two manga adaptations: the first by Minoji Kurata on Shogakukan’s Monthly Sunday Gene-X, and the second by Itsuki Nanao and Nekokurage on Square Enix’s Monthly Big Gangan. TOHO Animation and OML are in charge of the animation for The Apothecary Diaries series. 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
© Natsu Hyuga/Imagika Infos Co./The Apothecary Diaries” Production Committee
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