The Apothecary Diaries (2023) Web Series — Cast, Story & Where to Watch | MovieLinkBD

The Apothecary Diaries (2023) is a animation, drama, mystery web series in Japanese. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The Apothecary Diaries online in HD.

The Apothecary Diaries — Storyline

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!

Cast & Crew

• Starring: Aoi Yuuki, Takeo Otsuka, Katsuyuki Konishi, Hina Kino, Yui Ishikawa

The Apothecary Diaries — Series Details

The Apothecary Diaries — Episode Guide

Season 1

• E1: Maomao (2023-10-22) — After being kidnapped and forced to work as a servant in the rear palace, former apothecary Maomao inadvertently draws the attention of the higher ranks when she investigates what'
• E2: Chilly Apothecary (2023-10-22) — Maomao tries to settle into her promotion to lady-in-waiting and food taster, but struggles to fend off both boredom and the overly-familiar Jinshi. That is, until she gets an assi
• E3: The Unsettling Matter of the Spirit (2023-10-22) — Tasked with investigating a ghostly woman dancing nightly on the palace walls, Maomao finds a sleepwalking Concubine Fuyou. But with no medicinal cure for sleepwalking, she's force
• E4: The Threat (2023-10-29) — Under direct orders from the emperor himself, Maomao tries to care for an ailing Concubine Lihua, but finds her work impeded by Lihua's own ladies-in-waiting.
• E5: Covert Operations (2023-11-05) — A eunuch stricken by a curse comes begging for aid. Meanwhile, the rear palace buzzes with excitement as everyone prepares for the upcoming garden party, and Gyokuyou's ladies-in-w
• E6: The Garden Party (2023-11-12) — Maomao does her best to navigate the complex social situations at the garden party, including meeting the other Upper First rank concubines. But once she settles down to do her wor
• E7: Homecoming (2023-11-19) — Gaoshun goes to Maomao to get her help in resolving the events of the garden party. Later, Xiaolan explains the purpose of the hairpins Maomao was gifted, and Maomao makes a deal w
• E8: Wheat Stalks (2023-11-26) — Maomao's peaceful morning at home is interrupted when she's called in to investigate an apparent double suicide at one of the local brothels.
• E9: Suicide or Murder? (2023-12-03) — An older acquaintance of Jinshi's dies while drinking at a party. A servant's body turns up in a moat. Both deaths are written off as self-inflicted, but Maomao's keen observations
• E10: Honey (2023-12-10) — A tea party hosted by Lady Gyokuyou puts the politics of the rear palace at the forefront, and Maomao learns something new about Lady Lishu. His true intentions unclear, Jinshi sen
• E11: Reducing Two to One (2023-12-17) — Maomao confronts Fengming about the dark secret she's been hiding from her noble Lady Ah-Duo.
• E12: The Eunuch and the Courtesan (2023-12-24) — Discovering that Maomao's kidnappers were connected to Fengming's family, Jinshi is faced with a choice between keeping Maomao in the rear palace where he can be near her or releas
• E13: Serving in the Outer Court (2024-01-07) — To Maomao's surprise, Jinshi brings her directly to his house instead of taking her back to the rear palace, and tells her she's to work in the outer court. Not only is there much
• E14: The New Pure Consort (2024-01-14) — Ah-Duo's replacement has arrived in the rear palace, and Maomao is assigned to give a certain lecture to all four high concubines. Later, Maomao helps Lihaku investigate a warehous
• E15: Raw Fish (2024-01-21) — Gaoshun requests Maomao's help in solving an apparent poisoning case. Meanwhile, Jinshi deals with an unwelcome visitor who's taken to lingering in his office.
• E16: Lead (2024-01-28) — A shack, a chest of drawers, and a fishbowl are all that a talented metalworker leaves to his three sons upon his death. Maomao is assigned to investigate how these strange inherit
• E17: A Jaunt Around Town (2024-02-04) — Covering up Jinshi's otherworldly beauty is no easy task, but after Maomao takes the challenge head-on, she's surprised when she's also asked to don the disguise of a noblewoman an
• E18: Lakan (2024-02-11) — Back at home, Maomao visits an annex building at the Verdigris House that hides one of the brothel's secrets. Lakan continues to antagonize Jinshi as his connection to Maomao becom
• E19: Chance or Something More (2024-02-18) — A discussion with Lihaku about recent events leads Maomao to realize that the mysteries she's helped to solve are connected. As the final piece of the puzzle falls into place, she
• E20: Thornapple (2024-02-25) — Maomao was able to stop the assassination attempt, but was heavily injured in the process. However, the injuries aren't enough to stop her curiosity, driving her to confront the cu
• E21: How to Buy Out a Contract (2024-03-03) — Back to work at the rear palace, Maomao listens to Guen talk about his family's business. Meanwhile, Lihaku hears a rumor that whips him into action.
• E22: Blue Roses (2024-03-10) — Lakan challenges Jinshi to produce blue roses to present at the upcoming garden party, forcing Jinshi to turn once again to Maomao for her help.
• E23: Balsam and Woodsorrel (2024-03-17) — No longer willing to keep running away from Lakan, Maomao decides to face off against him. She challenges him on his own turf, in a chess match.
• E24: Jinshi and Maomao (2024-03-24) — Lakan must now choose a courtesan to buy out. As a high-ranking military official, he can afford to freely choose, even from one of the Three Princesses. Who will he choose? Who do
• E25: Maomao and Maomao (2025-01-10) — The spring garden party concludes without incident. Maomao returns to her regular life as Concubine Gyokuyou’s taster. Meanwhile, novels become popular in the rear palace. Maomao w
• E26: Caravan (2025-01-17) — The caravan stirs up excitement in the inner palace. The merchants bring all kinds of goods. However, something gives Maomao a bad feeling.
• E27: Corpse Fungus (2025-01-24) — A concubine passes away, and a woman goes missing. Jinshi sends Maomao to investigate – not these incidents, but mushrooms growing in the rear palace.
• E28: Mirror (2025-01-31) — The special envoy from a foreign land gifts mirrors – a rarity in this country – to the high concubines. However, they bring mysteries as well.
• E29: The Moon Fairy (2025-02-07) — In order to realize the seemingly impossible request from the foreign envoy, Maomao speaks to the “Moon Fairy” herself.
• E30: The Crystal Pavilion, for the Third Time (2025-02-14) — The woman from the clinic finds out that Maomao knows a thing or two about medicine, and asks for her help.
• E31: The Shrine of Choosing (2025-02-21) — Maomao directs her curiosity towards an old, oddly-shaped building.
• E32: The Empress Dowager (2025-02-28) — Maomao's reputation for resolving conflicts reaches the empress dowager, who will ask for her help to unravel a mystery that won't leave her mind.
• E33: The Late Emperor (2025-03-07) — Maomao's investigation of the "curse" reveals more about the late emperor than anticipated.
• E34: A Ghost Story (2025-03-14) — Maomao joins some women exchanging scary stories on a hot summer night to provide chills.
• E35: The Hunt (2025-03-21) — Jinshi goes on a hunting trip, and brings Maomao along. He seems ready to share his secret with her.
• E36: Ka Zuigetsu (2025-03-28) — Maomao discovers Jinshi's secret. She wants nothing to do with whatever the politics behind it is.
• E37: The Baths (2025-04-04) — Xiaolan's term of service is almost up, so she must find a new job. Maomao and Shisui decide to help.
• E38: The Dancing Ghost (2025-04-11) — Concubine Lishu reports sightings of a ghost in the baths in her pavilion. Maomao goes to investigate.
• E39: Ice (2025-04-18) — Xiaolan accidentally ruins an expensive block of ice. Maomao comes up with a delicious backup plan.
• E40: Festering Resentment (2025-04-25) — Luomen returns to the rear palace. His observations trigger Maomao's curiosity.
• E41: The Fox Village (2025-05-02) — Suirei smuggles Maomao and Shisui out of the rear palace. Jinshi begins to search for Maomao.
• E42: Lantern Plant (2025-05-09) — Maomao has been missing for ten days now. Jinshi's investigations lead him to a forgotten graveyard.
• E43: Festival (2025-05-23) — The village holds a festival. Maomao attends, and Shisui introduces some of the village's history to her.
• E44: The Stronghold (2025-05-30) — Maomao is taken to a mountain stronghold, where many of the secrets of the Shi clan are revealed to her.
• E45: Taibon (2025-06-06) — Maomao is accused of attempting to escape, and is tossed into an ancient method of torture and execution.
• E46: Royal Guard (2025-06-13) — The royal guard, led by Jinshi, arrives, sealing the Shi clan's fate. Maomao wants to save her friend, Shisui.
• E47: The Shi Clan (2025-06-27) — Jinshi and his forces infiltrate the stronghold, cornering the remaining Shi clan members.
• E48: The Beginning (2025-07-04) — After the war, Jinshi's work piles up and Maomao returns to the pleasure district.
• E49: Episode 49 (2026-10-02)
• E50: Episode 50 (2026-10-09)
• E51: Episode 51 (2026-10-16)
• E52: Episode 52 (2026-10-23)
• E53: Episode 53 (2026-10-30)
• E54: Episode 54 (2026-11-06)
• E55: Episode 55 (2026-11-13)
• E56: Episode 56 (2026-11-20)
• E57: Episode 57 (2026-11-27)
• E58: Episode 58 (2026-12-04)
• E59: Episode 59 (2026-12-11)
• E60: Episode 60 (2026-12-18)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons does The Apothecary Diaries have? 1 season(s) with 60 episodes.

Where can I watch The Apothecary Diaries? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.