The Apothecary Diaries (2023)

Name: The Apothecary Diaries
Released: 2023
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Aoi Yuuki, Takeo Otsuka, Katsuyuki Konishi

TV-14 23m 7.1/10 IMDb

Animation Drama Mystery

Maomao lived a peaceful life with her apothecary father. Until one day, she's sold as a lowly servant to the emperor's palace. But she wasn't meant for a compliant life among royalty. So when imperial heirs fall ill, she decides to step in and find a cure! This catches the eye of Jinshi, a handsome palace official who promotes her. Now, she's making a name for herself solving medical mysteries!

Cast: Aoi Yuuki, Takeo Otsuka, Katsuyuki Konishi

Content Warnings

Mental Health & Emotional

Death of a child Death of a parent Grief / bereavement (major focus) Miscarriage / pregnancy loss / stillbirth Suicide (discussed or ideation)

Other

Gaslighting / emotional manipulation Kidnapping / abduction

Phobias & Sensory

Needles / medical procedures

Sexual Content

Sex trafficking Sexual coercion / non-consensual situations

Substance Use

Drug use (depicted) Overdose scenes

Violence & Physical Harm

Child abuse / harm to children Sexual assault / rape Torture

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Does It Get Worse?

Stays Consistent Content intensity remains similar across seasons.

10 series-wide warnings apply across all seasons.

Season 1 12 warnings

Avg severity:(2.8)

Death of a childMiscarriage / pregnancy loss / stillbirthSuicide (discussed or ideation)Gaslighting / emotional manipulationKidnapping / abductionNeedles / medical proceduresSex traffickingSexual coercion / non-consensual situationsDrug use (depicted)Overdose scenesChild abuse / harm to childrenTorture

Season 2 11 warnings

Avg severity:(2.7)

Death of a childGrief / bereavement (major focus)Gaslighting / emotional manipulationKidnapping / abductionNeedles / medical proceduresSex traffickingSexual coercion / non-consensual situationsDrug use (depicted)Overdose scenesChild abuse / harm to childrenTorture