
"The Apothecary Diaries" Episode 43 "Festival" Synopsis & Preview Images Released! Rika Fukami Joins the Cast
By Koji Uchida, Animate Times - 7 hours ago - 18:21 | All
The synopsis and preview images for "The Apothecary Diaries" Episode 43 (Season 2 Episode 18), titled "Festival," have been released!
Additionally, it has been announced that Rika Fukami will voice the role of Shenmei, a new character described as a cold-hearted woman with an extraordinary aura.
In this article, we'll provide you with the details of the information that has been released.
The second season of "The Apothecary Diaries" is currently available to stream on Crunchyroll.
Episode 43: "Festival"
Synopsis
After being taken from the inner palace, Maomao finds herself in a hidden village deep within the forest. The village is in the midst of a festival, and Maomao joins in with Shisui, both wearing fox masks. On their way to the shrine, Shisui tells Maomao about the local legends and the significance of the fox masks.
Even after returning from the festival, Maomao realizes she isn't being restrained. Feeling uneasy about her situation and the behavior of Suirei and Shisui, Maomao decides to confront Suirei with a pressing question.
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