VOL 10
The Apothecary Diaries (Light Novel), Volume 10
- Release date
- Aug 4, 2026
- Publisher
- Square Enix Manga & Books
ISBN9781646094257
The Apothecary Diaries
薬屋のひとりごと
- ANIME
- 2023
- Toho Animation Studios / OLM
- Mystery
- Historical
- Romance
- Drama
Set in a fictional imperial court inspired by ancient China, this historical mystery series centers on Maomao, a sharp-minded young apothecary who is sold into service as a palace maid and finds herself quietly solving medical puzzles the court cannot explain. Her attempts to stay invisible backfire when a perceptive eunuch named Jinshi recognizes her abilities and elevates her to lady-in-waiting, pulling her deeper into the intrigues of palace life. Fans of meticulous detail, period atmosphere, and understated wit will find plenty to appreciate here.
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Set in a fictional imperial court inspired by ancient China, this historical mystery series centers on Maomao, a sharp-minded young apothecary who is sold into service as a palace maid and finds herself quietly solving medical puzzles the court cannot explain. Her attempts to stay invisible backfire when a perceptive eunuch named Jinshi recognizes her abilities and elevates her to lady-in-waiting, pulling her deeper into the intrigues of palace life. Fans of meticulous detail, period atmosphere, and understated wit will find plenty to appreciate here.
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AnimeMystery / Historical / Romance
1 manga volume4 events13 figures
Active events3
NOW ONSTAMP RALLYThe Apothecary Diaries × JR Tokai Oshi Tabi 3rd Campaign Osaka Edition Starting April 17!
Apr 17, 2026 – Jul 28, 2026· osaka
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May 14, 2026 – Jul 28, 2026
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Aug 15, 2026
Featured figures13
PRE-ORDERNendoroid Doll Outfit Set TV Anime "The Apothecary Diaries" Maomao(Pre-order)
Good Smile Company¥5,500
Oct 1, 2026
PRE-ORDERNendoroid Doll TV Anime "The Apothecary Diaries" Maomao(Pre-order)
Good Smile Company¥9,000
Oct 1, 2026
AVAILABLENendoroid The Apothecary Diaries Jinshi(Released)
Good Smile Company¥6,200
Feb 1, 2026
AVAILABLEPOP UP PARADE Maomao
Good Smile Company¥4,800
Jun 1, 2024
AVAILABLENendoroid Jinshi
Good Smile Company¥6,200
Jun 1, 2024
AVAILABLENendoroid Maomao
Good Smile Company¥6,200
May 1, 2024
AVAILABLEThe Apothecary Diaries Plushie Maomao: Garden Party Ver./Jinshi: Garden Party Ver.
Good Smile Company¥4,400
Feb 1, 2024
AVAILABLEThe Apothecary Diaries Plushie Maomao/Jinshi
Good Smile Company¥3,080
Feb 1, 2024
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- PRE-ORDER
Nendoroid Doll Outfit Set TV Anime "The Apothecary Diaries" Maomao(Pre-order)
Good Smile Company¥5,500
- PRE-ORDER
Nendoroid Doll TV Anime "The Apothecary Diaries" Maomao(Pre-order)
Good Smile Company¥9,000
AVAILABLE(Pre-owned ITEM:A/BOX:B)TV Anime "The Apothecary Diaries" Maomao Figure -Machiaruki- (Game-prize)(Released)
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Nendoroid The Apothecary Diaries Jinshi(Released)
Good Smile Company¥6,200
AVAILABLE(Pre-owned ITEM:A/BOX:B)TV Anime "The Apothecary Diaries" Maomao Figure -Garden Party- (Game-prize)(Released)
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AVAILABLE(Pre-owned ITEM:A/BOX:B)The Apothecary Diaries BRILLIANT Figure Maomao (Game-prize)(Released)
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AVAILABLE(Pre-owned ITEM:A/BOX:B)TV Anime "The Apothecary Diaries" Chokonose Premium Figure "Maomao" The Moon Spirit Ver. (Game-prize)(Released)
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AVAILABLE(Pre-owned ITEM:A/BOX:B)The Apothecary Diaries BRILLIANT Figure Maomao (Game-prize)(Released)
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Details
- Title (EN)
- The Apothecary Diaries
- Title (JA)
- 薬屋のひとりごと
- Type
- anime
- Years
- 2023
- Studio
- Toho Animation Studios / OLM
- Genres
- Mystery, Historical, Romance, Drama