A press release officially announced the production of an anime adaptation of the light novels written by Natsu Hyuga and illustrated by Toko Shino, Kusuriya no Hitorigoto (The Apothecary Diaries). The statement revealed production details and the voice cast and confirms that the premiere is planned for this year in Japan.
Hyuuga began publishing the novels on the Shousetsuka ni Narou website in October 2011, and later began publishing them on paper with illustrations by Touko Shino through the publisher in August 2014. shufunotomo. The work inspires two manga adaptations at the same time, one after the other Nekokurage which will be published in Great Gangan and another person in charge Minoki Kurata which will be published in Sunday Gene X.
production team
- Aoi Yuuki will play the lead role Maomao.
- Norihiro Naganuma (Mahoutsukai no Yome, Yowamushi Pedal Film, Hiyokoi) is responsible for directing the anime at the studios TOHO animation studio And OLMis also responsible for writing and supervising the screenplays.
- Yukiko Nakatani (Tropical blush! cold, go! princess cold) is responsible for character design and animation direction.
- satoru kousaki (Monogatari Series: Second Season), Kevin Penkin (Crafted in the Abyss) And Alisa Okehazama (Jujutsu Kaisen) compose the soundtrack.
Summary of Kusuriya no Hitorigoto
At an imperial court in ancient China, a few months have passed since a 17-year-old girl named Maomao was kidnapped and forced to work as a low-ranking servant for the emperor’s palace. Still, he manages to keep his inquisitive and pragmatic spirit and plans to work until his years of servitude are over. However, when one day she finds out that two of the Emperor’s sons are seriously ill, she decides to act in secret, using her experience as a pharmacist who grew up in a slum.
Despite Maomao’s best efforts to remain anonymous, she soon catches the attention of Jinshi, an influential eunuch who recognizes her talent. Maomao soon begins gaining positions in the Empire and gradually begins to make a name for himself, using his knowledge and eccentric personality to solve medical mysteries.
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