The Apothecary Diaries, a Must-Watch Traditional With Updates on New Cast and Theme Song Artists

The official site for the anime “The Apothecary Diaries” spilled the tea on Sunday, giving us more deets! Let’s welcome the 13 new cast members, theme songs, and a sneak peek with the main promo video. In the video, we get to see Ryoukuoshoku Shakai’s opening jam “Hana ni Natte” (Become a Flower) while Aina The End brings the vibes with the ending track “Aikotoba” (Password).

The Apothecary Diaries will be released on October 21st when the anime kicks off with a triple treat, three episodes at once! It’s set to run for two courses and Crunchyroll will be serving it fresh as it is released on October 21st. 

Cast

The new cast members are:

●      Katsuyuki Konishi as Gaoshun

●      Atsumi Tanezaki as Guyokuyo

●      Yui Ishikawa as Lihua

●      Hina Kino as Lishu

●      Yuko Kaida as Ah-Duo

●      Megumi Han as Meimei

●      Ami Koshimizu as Pairin

●      Hiroki Nanami as Joka

●      Kimiko Saito as Madam

●      Hiroshi Yanaka as Luomen

●      Kenji Akabane as Lihaku

●      Misaki Kuno as Xiaolan

●      Mitsuaki Kanuka as Yabu Isha (Quack Doctor)

Behind the scenes, we've got Norihiro Naganuma calling the shots at TOHO animation and OLM, also overseeing the scripts. Akinori Fudesaka is the wingman as assistant director, and character designs come from the talented Yukiko Nakatani. Shōji Hata is in charge of sound, while the music maestros include Satoru Kousaki, Kevin Penkin, and Arisa Okehazama.

The Apothecary Diaries - Everything You Need To Know

Genre: Drama, Mystery

Release Date: Oct 22, 2023

Episodes: TBA

Premiered: Fall 2023

Producers: TOHO Animation

Studios: OLM. TOHO Animation STUDIO

Meet Maomao, a sharp-minded pharmacist from the red-light district. One day, she's snatched and ends up serving in the imperial palace. Despite the change in scenery, she's determined to keep her low-key vibe and finish her service quietly.

Things take a turn when she hears about the emperor's ailing kids. Using her pharmacy skills, she dives into the mystery and cracks the case. Despite her plan to stay under the radar, her actions grab the attention of a big-shot eunuch. Now, she's unintentionally become the go-to mystery-solver in the imperial court. Get ready for some intrigue and detective work in the palace!

This anime is set out to win everyone’s hearts with its dramatic storyline along with interesting characters. So, make sure you stay tuned to find more updates on The Apothecary Diaries. Make sure to let us know your thoughts about this beautiful upcoming anime in the comments below!