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Kyodo News
2 days ago
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"Maomao and Jinshi's Four Seasons" from "The Apothecary Diaries" - 12th and Final Release! June's Theme: Shimmering Hydrangeas After The Rain
TV anime "The Apothecary Diaries" hosts a special project called "Maomao and Jinshi's Four Seasons," where a new visual featuring a seasonal plant is being released on the 22nd of each month, known as "Maomao Day." The visual for June has just been unveiled. "The Apothecary Diaries" (written by Natsu Hyuuga, illustrated by Touko Shino, published by Hero Bunko/Imagica Infos) is a hugely popular mystery-solving entertainment series set in the inner palace. It follows a young girl working as a poison tester who solves various difficult cases. The series has surpassed 38 million copies in circulation. The second season of its TV anime adaptation is currently airing for two consecutive cours, having started on January 10, 2025 (Japan Time) with global streaming available on Crunchyroll. "Maomao and Jinshi's Four Seasons" Releases June Edition! The 12th and final visual for "Maomao and Jinshi's Four Seasons," the June edition, features hydrangeas glistening with raindrops as its theme. In this charming scene, we see Maomao attempting to catch a snail leisurely crawling on a hydrangea after a rain shower, while Jinshi curiously peeks at her actions. The visual radiates with their dazzling smiles, bright enough to dispel even the gloomiest rainy season blues. You can download wallpapers for both PC and smartphone featuring this latest visual in the official website. Be sure to check them out! This marks the final installment of "Maomao and Jinshi's Four Seasons," which began in July 2024. How did you enjoy the year-long journey with Maomao, Jinshi, and the changing seasonal flora? With only two episodes left in the TV broadcast, we hope you'll stay tuned until the very end. And please keep an eye out for what's next for "The Apothecary Diaries"! About "The Apothecary Diaries" Season 2 Synopsis When the emperor's high-ranking consort, Gyokuyō, discovered she was pregnant, Maomao returned to her role as the Jade Pavilion's poison-tester. She remained vigilant to ensure no further incidents would target the consort and the emperor's son. A new consort, Loulan, whose father was an influential minister from the previous emperor's reign, entered the palace. An unprecedented unsolved case emerged, where the emperor's life was threatened, and the suspect, Suirei, disappeared. As the unsettling atmosphere persisted, foreign traders and ambassadors with unreasonable demands also arrived. More dark clouds were beginning to gather over the court. The new challenges facing Maomao and Jinshi will eventually escalate into a major incident involving the entire country---- Cast Maomao: Aoi Yuki Jinshi: Takeo Otsuka Gaoshun: Katsuyuki Konishi Consort Gyokuyō: Atsumi Tanezaki Consort Lihua: Yui Ishikawa Consort Lishu: Hina Kino Xiaolan: Misaki Kuno Shisui: Asami Seto Ayla: Lynn Aylin: Yumi Hara Lahan: Toshiyuki Toyonaga Shenmei: Rika Fukami Narrator: Sumi Shimamoto (C)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 ※Some parts of this text have been translated using machine translation
Kyodo News
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Kyodo News
"The Apothecary Diaries" Releases April Visual Featuring The 10th Installment of "Maomao and Jinshi's Four Seasons"
By Koji Uchida, Animate Times - 1 minute ago - 19:27 | All "The Apothecary Diaries," authored by Natsu Hyuuga, illustrated by Touko Shino, and published by Hero Bunko/Imagica Infos, is currently airing its anime adaptation for two consecutive cours. The series celebrates "Maomao Day" on the 22nd of each month as part of an ongoing campaign. It is also running a special project called "Maomao and Jinshi's Four Seasons," which releases a new visual each month themed around seasonal plants. The 10th installment in this series, featuring cherry blossoms as its theme, has just been unveiled as the April visual. Additionally, the second season's original soundtrack is now available for streaming! "Maomao and Jinshi's Four Seasons" Series: 10th Visual for April Unveiled! The tenth visual of the series features April, represented by cherry blossoms, the iconic symbol of spring in Japan. The image depicts Maomao and Jinshi partaking in hanami (cherry blossom viewing) beneath a blossoming sakura tree on a beautiful spring day. Maomao pours her cherished sake, while Jinshi's flushed cheeks hint that he may have already indulged. This delightful illustration presents the duo in a more relaxed and informal setting than usual! You can download PC and smartphone wallpapers featuring the newly released visual in the official website. Be sure to check them out! Additionally, to celebrate the visual's unveiling, we're running a follow and repost campaign on X (formerly Twitter)! Follow the official X account for the TV anime "The Apothecary Diaries" and repost the campaign tweet for a chance to win! Five lucky participants will be randomly selected to receive a special visual card featuring the newly revealed artwork. Don't miss this opportunity to participate! The "Maomao and Jinshi's Four Seasons" visuals will be released on the 22nd of each month at 12:00 PM JST, both on the official X account and the official website of the TV anime "The Apothecary Diaries". Stay tuned for future visuals! Reveal Video Official Website Official X Account (@kusuriya_PR) "The Apothecary Diaries" Season 2 Original Soundtrack Vol. 1 Now Streaming! The musical score that enhanced the first cour of "The Apothecary Diaries" Season 2 is now available on various streaming platforms. This collection features 34 tracks from the anime's captivating soundtrack. Immerse yourself in the elegant compositions crafted by the talented trio: Satoru Kousaki, Kevin Penkin, and Alisa Okehazama. Their collaborative effort has produced a rich tapestry of melodies that perfectly complement the series' atmosphere. Click here for streaming links About "The Apothecary Diaries" Season 2 Synopsis When the emperor's high-ranking consort, Gyokuyō, discovered she was pregnant, Maomao returned to her role as the Jade Pavilion's poison-tester. She remained vigilant to ensure no further incidents would target the consort and the emperor's son. A new consort, Loulan, whose father was an influential minister from the previous emperor's reign, entered the palace. An unprecedented unsolved case emerged, where the emperor's life was threatened, and the suspect, Suirei, disappeared. As the unsettling atmosphere persisted, foreign traders and ambassadors with unreasonable demands also arrived. More dark clouds were beginning to gather over the court. The new challenges facing Maomao and Jinshi will eventually escalate into a major incident involving the entire country---- Cast Maomao: Aoi Yuki Jinshi: Takeo Otsuka Gaoshun: Katsuyuki Konishi Consort Gyokuyō: Atsumi Tanezaki Consort Lihua: Yui Ishikawa Consort Lishu: Hina Kino Xiaolan: Misaki Kuno Shisui: Asami Seto Ayla: Lynn Aylin: Yumi Hara Narrator: Sumi Shimamoto
