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The Apothecary Diaries

薬屋のひとりごと

manga
Still releasing
2014
Drama
Mystery

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Is there an anime?

Yes. Watch the adaptation The Apothecary Diaries 24 episodes · on 3 platforms

Yes. Watch the adaptation The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 24 episodes · on 2 platforms

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The facts

Status: Still releasing
Chapters: Not counted
Volumes: —
First released: 2014
Country: Japan
Format: manga
Author: Natsu Hyuuga
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What it is about

In the East is a land ruled by an emperor, whose consorts and serving women live in a sprawling complex known as the hougong, the rear palace. Maomao, an unassuming girl raised in an unassuming town by her apothecary father, never imagined the rear palace would have anything to do with her—until she was kidnapped and sold into service there. Though she looks ordinary, Maomao has a quick wit, a sharp mind, and an extensive knowledge of medicine. That's her secret, until she encounters a resident of the palace at least as perceptive as she is: the head eunuch, Jinshi. He sees through Maomao's façade and makes her a lady-in-waiting to none other than the Emperor's favorite consort... so she can taste the lady's food for poison! (Source: J-Novel Club)