Anime fans have a lot to watch this season. One anime totally convinced me, and the release of each new episode is the highlight of my week.
Which anime is it? We are talking about The Pharmacist’s Diaries. MeinMMO demon Cortyn already mentioned in the article on Frieren why you definitely shouldn’t miss this anime this season.
On IMDb, Frieren is rated 8.8 out of 10. Just behind it is The Pharmacist’s Diaries: so far, the anime has a rating of 8.4 out of 10 possible points.
If you still have some time to watch after Frieren and want to bridge the waiting time until the release of Dragon Ball Daima, The Pharmacist’s Diaries might be something for you.
You can get a glimpse of the anime in the trailer for The Pharmacist’s Diaries:
What is The Pharmacist’s Diaries about? The story takes place in a fictional country during the Ming Era in China. Maomao is a young girl who makes a living as a pharmacist in the red-light district.
One day, she is kidnapped by human traffickers who sell her to the imperial court as a slave. She tries to maintain a quiet daily life and not draw attention.
Suddenly, the two children of the emperor fall ill. Maomao sets out to find the cause and uncovers the mystery surrounding their illness. Her actions are so well-received that she is hired as a maid. Additionally, her knowledge as a pharmacist becomes known, and she starts receiving increasingly bizarre requests and assignments.
Moreover, her actions are being followed by a beautiful eunuch, whose beauty drives many ladies crazy. However, Maomao seems uninterested in the eunuch’s advances, leading to many humorous situations.
What makes The Pharmacist’s Diaries so special? The protagonist, Maomao, makes the anime so exciting. She is an inconspicuous lone wolf who enjoys conducting toxic experiments on herself, yet suddenly has to take on one of the most important tasks at the imperial court.
I liked Maomao’s ability to combine things. She is a sharp-witted girl, despite having to grow up in poor conditions. Due to her connections to the brothel and her knowledge of medicine and herbs, she is well-equipped for every situation at the imperial court.
It’s also exciting to guess what ailments her clients suffer from. To what extent do the mysterious deaths fall? And why do many of the characters suddenly fall seriously ill? Maomao has been able to solve every riddle so far, and I enjoy watching her do it.
Where can I watch The Pharmacist’s Diaries? The anime is currently airing on Crunchyroll. You can even watch the first three episodes without a subscription. The first season is not yet complete, with a new episode being released every week.
There is the option to switch between the Japanese and English dubbing. However, this only applies to the first three episodes; all subsequent episodes are only available in the Japanese original with German subtitles.
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