What happens when a sharp-tongued apothecary with a talent for toxicology gets dragged into the twisted politics of an imperial palace? The Apothecary Diaries blends mystery, medicine, and razor-sharp wit as Maomao unravels conspiracies, cures curses, and diagnoses problems nobody else can even see. Between the glittering court life, dangerous secrets, and Jinshi being way too pretty for his own good, this series delivers clever storytelling with an irresistible dose of charm.

The salt and pepper senpai, Brendan White is joined in the Sugoi Studio by Australia's resident Master of the Cards, Mr. Nigel Chee, to share their thoughts on Natsu Hyuuga and OLM's 2023 drama mystery hit, The Apothecary Diaries.

At Sakura Society, we’re here to help you decide if the anime everyone’s obsessing over is actually worth your time—and your watchlist.. In this episode, we’ll be discussing:

• hook & expectations

• story & world-building

• characters & chemistry

• animation & style

• soundtrack & voice acting

• impact & watchability

• plus lots more anime related banter!