Top 3 Must-Watch Anime for Fans of The Apothecary Diaries

Snow White with the Red Hair

Shirayuki of Snow White with the Red Hair is an intelligent, hard-working heroine who stands out with her exceptional skills. Set in a fantasy version of medieval Europe, the show follows the independent Shirayuki, the 'herbalist with red hair,' as she flees her country and becomes a court herbalist in another kingdom.

Snow White with the Red Hair (Image via Bones)

Much like Maomao does through her medical knowledge, she impresses and develops relationships with the prince and other nobles through her work. The show balances sweet romance and friendships with court scheming and action for an engrossing historical fantasy.

Spice and Wolf

Spice and Wolf explores economics alongside romance, starring the witty apple merchant Lawrence as he travels with the wolf deity Holo through a medieval European-inspired setting.

Spice and Wolf (Image via Imagin)

Like Maomao from The Apothecary Diaries astutely maneuvering through the schemes of the Imperial Court, Lawrence and Holo must contend with merchant manipulation, church politics, and economic sabotage on their journey. Their refreshing banter and developing relationships anchor the show's historical insight.

Emma: A Victorian Romance

Emma: A Victorian Romance is set in 1890s England and depicts the hurdles faced by Emma, an honest and hardworking maid, and William, the eldest son of a wealthy family, as they fall in love despite their vastly different social classes.

Emma: A Victorian Romance (Image via Pierrot)

Like The Apothecary Diaries, much of the show's drama stems from navigating the societal rules and hierarchies of the era. Viewers get a vivid glimpse of the lifestyles, etiquette, and fashion of the time period.