The second season of Kusuriya no Hitorigoto (The Apothecary Diaries) premiered with a bang! The opening theme, titled "Hyakka Ryouran," was brought to life by singer Lilas Ikuta, enchanting fans.
Therefore, the 2nd season premiered on January 10, 2025, with animation by TOHO Animation and STUDIO × OLM, and was divided into 2 parts (cours).
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto Synopsis:
Maomao, the daughter of a pharmacist with an unusual fascination for poisons and remedies, and Jinshi, a handsome and enigmatic eunuch, face even more complex mysteries within the imperial court! With the confirmation of the pregnancy of the emperor's favorite consort, Lady Gyokuyo, Maomao returns to the Jade Palace as her poison taster. While she lives vigilantly to prevent further attacks on the consort and the imperial heir, several other issues begin to arise: the arrival of a new consort, Lady Loulan, daughter of a powerful minister from the era of the former emperor; an unsolved case that put Jinshi's life at risk; and the unknown whereabouts of the suspect, Sui Rei. However, amidst this tense atmosphere, foreign merchants and an emissary with absurd demands arrive at the palace.
However, Kusuriya no Hitorigoto (Diaries of an Apothecary) began its publication in October 2011 in Shousetsuka ni Narou. Eventually, the novel had two manga adaptations, the first by Nekokurage published in Big Gangan and the second in Sunday Gene-X.