Where to Continue The Apothecary Diaries Manga After the Anime
The anime adaptation of Kusuriya no Hitorigoto, also known as "The Apothecary Diaries," has officially concluded its Season 1 run with its 24th episode airing on March 24, 2024.
Although Season 1 has wrapped up, there's good news: the adaptation will continue with Season 2, scheduled for release in 2025.
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While awaiting the arrival of the second season, fans can delve into the continuation of the story by reading the original novels or their manga adaptations.
In this article, we'll focus on the manga continuation. So, if you're wondering where to pick up the The Apothecary Diaries manga after finishing the anime, we've got you covered! Pay close attention!
Continuation of The Apothecary Diaries in Manga: Which Chapter to Start From? Here's the Answer
If you've completed watching the The Apothecary Diaries anime Season 1, consisting of 24 episodes, and are eager to know the manga chapter where the story continues, you can start reading from chapter 41.
As it's known, the The Apothecary Diaries anime Season 1 Episode 24 corresponds to manga Chapter 40. So, to discover the continuation of the story, you can begin from chapter 41, which marks the start of Season 2 when the anime adaptation resumes.
About The Apothecary Diaries
The Apothecary Diaries (Kusuriya no Hitorigoto) initially began as a web novel written by Natsu Hyūga and serialized online since 2011 on the novel publishing website, Shōsetsuka ni Narō.
The following year, it was acquired by Shufunotomo, which initially published the series as a single-volume novel in 2012. Later, in 2014, they began publishing it again, this time as a serialized light novel.
The Kusuriya no Hitorigoto light novel has also been adapted into manga and anime. The anime adaptation, produced by Toho Animation Studio & OLM, aired from October 22, 2023, to March 24, 2024, totaling 24 episodes for Season 1. Excitingly, Season 2 has been confirmed and is scheduled to air in 2025.
Themes: Historical, Medical
Genres: Drama, Mystery
Synopsis:
Set in ancient China's imperial court, it's been several months since a 17-year-old girl known as Maomao was abducted and forced to work as a lowly servant in the emperor's palace. However, she manages to maintain her curious and pragmatic spirit, planning to work until the years of her servitude are over. But one day, she learns that two of the emperor's infants have fallen severely ill. She decides to take action discreetly, leveraging her experience as an apothecary raised in the unfortunate red-light district.
Despite Maomao's efforts to remain anonymous, she soon catches the attention of Jinshi, an influential eunuch who recognizes her talent. Maomao finds herself gradually in the inner court, where she makes a name for herself by utilizing her knowledge and eccentric personality to solve various medical mysteries.