This series is tragic in a way that isn’t immediately obvious until it suddenly smacks you in the face. Case in point: this fifteen-year-old concubine.
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The Apothecary Diaries Episode 37 Review – Making Connections
This was a fairly entertaining episode focusing on Maomao’s friendship with Xiaolan and Shisui. We also got some hints about a new eunuch in the palace and…… Read more “The Apothecary Diaries Episode 37 Review – Making Connections”
Apothecary Diaries Episode 36 Review – Mixed Feelings
Episode 36 was excellent in terms of writing and audio-visual quality, but it left me with mixed feelings. Obviously, it was uncomfortable to see Jinshi nearly sexually assault Maomao…
The Apothecary Diaries Episode 35 – Under the Waterfall
In my opinion, this was the best installment of season 2 yet. The moments of action, humor, and sexual tension between Jinshi and Maomao were all great.
The Apothecary Diaries Episode 34 Review – Anecdotal Apparitions
In this installment, Maomao accompanies Yinghua to a gathering of servant women who take turns telling creepy tales. It was a highly enjoyable episode..
The Apothecary Diaries Episode 33 – No Pity for Pedophiles
Content warning: This article touches on the topic of a fictional pedophile and instances of pedophilia in The Apothecary Diaries. Rape of adults is also mentioned. Thanks…… Read more “The Apothecary Diaries Episode 33 – No Pity for Pedophiles”
The Apothecary Diaries Episode 32 Review – The Imperial Family
In The Apothecary Diaries episode 32 (Season 2 episode 8), we meet Lady Anshi, the Empress Dowager. The imperial family is a topic of great importance in this episode,
The Apothecary Diaries Episode 31 Review – Excursion with the Emperor
Episode 31 provides an engaging mystery to solve while reminding us that it’s difficult to live in a society of strict social hierarchy. There was also some fascinating world-building in this installment.
The Apothecary Diaries Episode 30 Review – Lihua Takes Charge
The second season of The Apothecary Diaries is now well underway and it’s nearly as good as the first season already. Let’s talk about The Apothecary Diaries episode 30.
The Apothecary Diaries Episodes 28 and 29 Reviews
Welcome back to Anime Rants. These two episodes of The Apothecary Diaries were highly enjoyable for me. The central plot is still moving very slowly, but there…… Read more “The Apothecary Diaries Episodes 28 and 29 Reviews”
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