The highly-anticipated The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 finally kicked off today with the release of its first episode, titled Maomao and Maomao, and shortly after its broadcast in Japan, the official YouTube channel of TOHO Animation has released the creditless opening theme song video for the new season. Lilas Ikuta (BELLE, Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction) performed the the anime's new opening theme song Hyakkaryōran (Splendid Bounty).
Ikuta's tantalizing voice and the fantastic visuals of the show's animation would likely remind fans of Oshi no Ko's first theme song, which was performed by Ikuta's pop group YOASOBI. The Apothecary Diaries Season 2's opening is a catchy tune, and the creditless video showcases the anime's compelling characters and wonderful animation.
A new visual for The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 has also been released today:
As shared on the official website of The Apothecary Diaries, Lilas Ikuta said that after working on Season 1 firsthand, she is honored to perform Season 2's opening. While writing the theme song, the singer hoped to deliver new life into the romance/mystery anime while incorporating the same excitement from when she first became absorbed in its characters and story. The lyrics of the new opening theme song are inspired by Maomao’s charms, the vibrant world of the inner court, and the surprising mysteries that unfold.
OLM and TOHO Animation studios are back to produce the animation of The Apothecary Diaries Season 2. Norihiro Naganuma, who directed the first season, will return to direct the second season with the same main staff, which includes Akimi Fudesaka as a director, and Wataru Nakagawa as assistant director, and Yukiko Nakatani as the character designer. The trio of Kevin Penkin, Arisa Okehazama, and Satoru Kosaki will be in charge of the anime's music.
What is The Apothecary Diaries about?
The Apothecary Diaries (Kusuriya no Hitorigoto) anime is based on the mystery romance light novel series written by Natsu Hyuga and illustrated by Toko Shino. Since 2011, the drama series has been serialized on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website before it was acquired by Shufunotomo, who initially published it as a novel with a single volume in 2012 and then as a light novel series in 2014.
The series also received a couple of manga adaptations in 2017: one published by Shogakukan in Monthly Sunday Gene-X, and the other published by Square Enix in Monthly Big Gangan. J-Novel Club licensed the light novel series digitally in North America, and Square Enix licensed it in print. Square Enix also licensed the manga illustrated by Nekokurage.
Crunchyroll shared a description for The Apothecary Diaries:
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!
Here's the latest trailer for The Apothecary Diaries Season 2:
The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Episode 1 is now streaming on Crunchyroll.
