The manga adaptation of the light novel The Apothecary Diaries (d)Kusuriya no Hitorigoto) will pause its publication until next month. According to a report by Nekokurage, the person in charge of the illustrations of the manga, is currently going through a difficult moment of health. Therefore, it has been decided to pause the publication of this version of the work in the magazine Monthly Big Gangan (d)Square Enix) Until June.
In addition, the official X/Twitter account of the magazine Monthly Big Gangan He spoke about it. He apologized to all the readers waiting for the new installment of the manga of The Apothecary Diaries In the edition of the magazine launched this May 23. However, it was reported that the manga serialization will resume on June 25 with the publication of the seventh edition of the magazine corresponding to this 2025.
Information about The Apothecary Diaries:
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto, also known as The Apothecary Diaries In the West, it is a popular light novel written by Natsu Hyuuga and illustrated by Touko Shino. This novel began its publication in the press Hero Bunko from the publisher SHUFUNOTOMO As of August 29, 2014. As some will suppose, the work is still in publication. the publisher SHUFUNOTOMO He has released a total of 15 volumes + 1st Limited Edition of the work.
The light novel The Apothecary Diaries It has a manga adaptation that is carried out by the illustrator Nekokurage. This adaptation to manga began its serialization in the magazine Gekkan Big Gangan from the publisher Square Enix since the month of September of the year 2017.
An alternative manga, titled Kusuriya no Hitorigote: Mao Mao no Koukyuu Nazotoki Techuu, began its publication in the magazine Monthly Sunday Gene-X from the publisher Shogakukan In August 2017. This version of The Apothecary Diaries has A Minoji Kurata as the person in charge of the illustrations.
Thanks to the good reception of the public to the light novel of Natsu Hyuuga and Touko Shino, in the month of February of the year 2023, the production of an anime adaptation for The Apothecary Diaries.
The anime series began broadcasting on Japanese television on October 22, 2023. Animated studios OLM and Toho Animation studio They were in charge of the production. This series was legally transmitted through the platform Crunchyroll, which dubbed into Latin Spanish. Another detail to note is that the anime The Apothecary Diaries It was made up of a total of 24 episodes. A second season is currently in broadcast.
The Apothecary Diaries (d)Kusuriya no Hitorigoto) has the following description:
Maomao, the daughter of an apothecary, has been torn from her peaceful life and sold to the lower rankings of the Imperial Court. Maomao, who is now a simple maid, adapts to her new worldly life. She hides her extensive knowledge of medicine to avoid any unwanted care.
Shortly after Maomao’s arrival, the Emperor’s young children inexplicably begin to experience severe symptoms. It’s like a curse has been thrown. The curious Maomao easily solves the mystery and, to stay out of the spotlight, try to leave an anonymous clue. Unfortunately, the elegant and insightful Jinshi Eunuch notices and manages to discover it.
In recognition of her talent, Maomao is promoted to escort lady of the Emperor’s favorite concubine, Gyokuyou. As Maomao remedys the numerous ailments that afflict the Imperial Court, his pharmaceutical knowledge does not take long to prove essential.
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