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TV series

The Apothecary Diaries

Original title: 薬屋のひとりごと

2023 · TV-14 · 1 season · 60 episodes

8.7

TMDB audience score
698 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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!

About 23h to watch every episode. An estimate: 60 episodes at the typical episode runtime of 23 minutes.

TMDB lists the next episode for Nov 6, 2026.

Where to watch

Official options in the United States:

Subscription

  • Netflix
  • Hulu
  • Crunchyroll
  • Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
  • Netflix Standard with Ads

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  • Apple TV Store
  • Google Play Movies

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Trailer

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Main cast

  • Aoi Yuki
    Maomao (voice)
    60 episodes

  • Takeo Otsuka
    Jinshi (voice)
    60 episodes

  • Katsuyuki Konishi
    Gaoshun (voice)
    60 episodes

  • Atsumi Tanezaki
    Gyokuyou (voice)
    29 episodes

  • Rie Hikisaka
    Maomao, the Cat (voice)
    28 episodes

  • Megumi Toyoguchi
    Hongniang (voice)
    25 episodes

  • Takako Tanaka
    Low-Rank Concubine (voice)
    25 episodes

  • Hiroshi Yanaka
    Luomen (voice)
    22 episodes

  • Misa Ishii
    Ailan (voice)
    21 episodes

  • Misaki Kuno
    Xiaolan (voice)
    18 episodes

  • Tatsumaru Tachibana
    Basen (voice)
    17 episodes

  • Takuya Kirimoto
    Lakan (voice)
    17 episodes

  • Mitsuaki Kanuka
    Guen / Quack Doctor (voice)
    17 episodes

  • Kimiko Saito
    Old Madam (voice)
    17 episodes

  • Asami Seto
    Loulan (voice)
    17 episodes

  • Megumi Han
    Young Jinshi (voice)
    15 episodes

  • Kaori Nazuka
    Suirei (voice)
    13 episodes

  • Ami Koshimizu
    Pairin (voice)
    13 episodes

Seasons