The Apothecary Diaries (d)Kusuriya no Hitorigoto) has become one of the great series Animes of recent years. This not only because of its interesting history, with several secrets that are discovered throughout the entire series, but also because of its characters. With such a varied repertoire, who stands out from all of them is Maomao, the protagonist. and it is the interpretation of his seiyuu, Aoi Yuuki, who has helped a lot to this, showing a very wide range of emotions. The one that is always repeated with the fans is Maomao with the personality of a cat and it seems that, due to what Yuuki explained, he personified himself in real life.
Aoi Yuuki talks about his role as Maomao
Maomao She has become one of the most important female characters in the anime world. the protagonist of The Apothecary Diaries (d)Kusuriya no Hitorigoto) has shown a very intelligent personality, but also satirical and even humorous. This has been highlighted even more thanks to his seiyuu Aoi Yuuki, who revealed A little more such as being placed on the role of Maomao. For this, he left a very interesting phrase that teaches how the girl’s well-known “cat” personality is also present in real life:
“When I play Maomao, I really let my feline side out, my inner cat… I’m a little embarrassed to admit it, but the people around me also say that in my personal life I look quite like a cat (laughs).”
With this we see that the protagonist of The Apothecary Diaries Not only does he show this side so loved by fans just because, but he has a strong relationship with his Seiyuu. Aoi Yuuki It shows that there are times when they not only put all their talent in each recording, but also sometimes they become that character in their day to day.
The apothecary diaries (Kusuriya no Hitorigoto) has the following description:
The Apothecary Diaries It is an anime of mystery and historical drama based on the light novel by Natsu Hyuuga. The story follows Maomao, an intelligent and sarcastic young pharmaceutical company who is kidnapped and forced to work in the harem of the Imperial Palace. When you notice that several concubines mysteriously make you sick, you use your knowledge in medicine to discover the cause. His ability does not go unnoticed and he quickly captures the attention of Jinshi, an elegant and enigmatic official. Thus begins her involuntary career as a researcher, solving complex cases amid political intrigues. The setting is rich in details inspired by imperial China.
The Apothecary Diaries It stands out for its originality. The animation, in charge of Toho Animation and OLM, offers an elegant and sober style. Each chapter intertwines isolated cases with a larger plot that reveals the secrets of the palace. Released in October 2023, it had 24 episodes that surprised by its calm rhythm and its narrative depth. Ideal for those who enjoy slow but intense stories, with constant tension and subtle social criticism. A work where knowledge can be more dangerous than any sword.
©日向夏・イマジカインフォス／ 「薬屋のひとりごと」製作委員会
