The Apothecary Diaries Soars to Top Rank in Japan Just Hours After Anime Premiere
The Apothecary Diaries anime quickly captures Japan's attention, skyrocketing to the coveted #1 trending spot on X mere hours after its debut
Immediately after its premiere, The Apothecary Diaries anime quickly rose to become the top trending topic on X in Japan. Despite its delayed release in late October, the series' performance remained unaffected.
The Apothecary Diaries is a Japanese light novel series written by Natsu Hyuga and illustrated by Touko Shino. It originally debuted online in 2011 on Shōsetsuka ni Narō before being acquired by Shufunotomo and published as a standalone novel, eventually expanding into a series.
The Apothecary Diaries takes the top spot on X in Japan
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The Apothecary Diaries anime premiered on Sunday, October 22, 2023, and quickly gained popularity in Japan, becoming the number 1 trending topic on X.
The series revolves around Maomao, a 17-year-old girl who was kidnapped and made to work as a servant in the emperor's palace in China. One day, she discovered that the emperor's twins were sick and used her skills as a pharmacist from her time in the red light district to help them. Despite her desire to remain anonymous, Jinshi recognized her abilities, leading Maomao to rise in prominence within the emperor's inner court.
How fans reacted to The Apothecary Diaries' reception
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Based on the online presence, it is apparent that the anime's triumph was a foregone conclusion. The light novel series has consistently dominated the charts for almost a decade. Additionally, the manga series has achieved global success with over 20 million copies sold. Therefore, the creation of an anime series for the same storyline was undoubtedly destined for triumph.
That being said, fans were left perplexed as to why the anime adaptation of this immensely popular series was delayed for such a substantial period of time. However, now that the anime has finally been released, they are delighted to witness it receiving the recognition it truly deserves.
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The premiere of The Apothecary Diaries has been adored by fans, who already deem it a top contender for anime of the year. Despite some skeptics questioning the fans' enthusiasm, the overwhelming support suggests otherwise.
However, it is important to note that only three episodes of the anime have aired so far, with 21 more scheduled for release in the future. The outcome of the series being named anime of the year will ultimately rely on these upcoming episodes, set to air until the end of the Winter 2024 anime season.
