The Apothecary’s Diary (Kusuriya no Hitorigoto) series has revealed the cover illustration for Volume 15 of the light novel, scheduled for release on March 29, 2024. The illustration features the main characters Maomao and Jinshi, who are finally together on the cover of volume 8. light novel. It was also announced that the series has now sold over 33 million copies largely due to the success of the anime adaptation. This light novel series is written by Hyuga Natsu and illustrated by Toko Shino.
As described on Hero Bunko’s Amazon, the plot of the 15th novel of the Apothecary’s Diary series is as follows (spoilers ahead): In pursuit of the descendants of the royal family that owns the Jade Tiles, Maomao and her friends came to get it. copy of “Hua Tuo Book”, a banned book, but also an excellent medical book. While waiting for the damaged book to be recovered, medical staff had to perform an unannounced inspection. Maomao passes the exam and is assigned to do medical experiments under the direction of her adoptive father, Luomen. She was happy to learn about the art of medicine from him, but this experiment was a large-scale trial involving the sick people of the city. Those who do not respond to medication will be transferred to another location and undergo surgical procedures. Medical staff are assembled to repeat the large-scale drug experiment, but to what purpose? And for whom? Maomao’s questions are not allowed. Other medical staff also knew the purpose of the experiment, but no one was willing to give a definite answer. Even when they realized that a man of such high rank had fallen ill, everyone knew that revealing this to the public would shake the country to its core. Maomao then asked Jinshi to show her the restored forbidden book. On it was written a name that would never be forgotten. Mandala flower (thorn tree). The plant, which looks like water spinach, is an ingredient in some secret medicine.
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A collaboration event with Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) was also announced to celebrate the upcoming novel. The English version of the light Novel series, published digitally by J-Novel Club, has now been translated up to the 10th volume. Volume 11’s chapter updates are available to read with a premium membership level, while the complete version will be released on May 20. It is currently available for pre-order on multiple platforms.
Apothecary’s Diary is a Japanese light novel series written by Lucy Hyuga and illustrated by Toko Shino. Shunfunotomo’s Hero Bunko is currently publishing the light novel series, J-Novel Club is publishing the English digital version, and Square Enix is publishing the novels in print. The series also has two manga adaptations: the manga of the same name by Itsuki Nanao, illustrated by Nekokurage in Square Enix’s Monthly Big Gangan; and “Kusuriya no Hitorigoto: Maomao no Kokyu Nazotoki Techo (Apothecary Diary: Manual for Solving the Mystery of Maomao’s Palace Monastery)” by Minoji Kurata in Shogakukan’s Gene-X Monthly Sunday Magazine. TOHO Animation and OML are currently producing The Apothecary Diaries series, which is expected to have a total of 24 episodes. The ongoing series, currently in its 21st episode, is available to watch on Netflix and Crunchyroll in select regions.
J-Novel Club describes the plot of Apothecary’s Diary: In the East is a land ruled by an emperor, his concubines and servants living in a vast complex called hougong, harem. Maomao, a modest girl raised by her apothecary father in a modest town, never imagined a harem would have anything to do with her—until she was kidnapped and sold into service. there. Although she looks ordinary, Maomao has a quick intelligence, sharp mind, and extensive knowledge of medicine. That’s her secret until she meets a palace resident at least as perceptive as she is: the head eunuch Jinshi. He sees through Maomao’s facade and transforms her into a maid who is none other than the Emperor’s favorite consort… so she can taste her food for poison! By her side, Maomao begins to learn about everything that goes on in the harem—not everything, it seems. Can she live a quiet life, or will her powers of deduction and insatiable curiosity bring her more adventures and more dangers?
Source: Hero Bunko’s X (Twitter) & Amazon© Nats Hyuga/Shunfunotomo Info/”The Apothecary Diaries’ Production Committee