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Natsu Hyuga and Touko Shino’sThe Apothecary Diarieshas been an influential piece of work since its manga release in 2011. The series became such a big project that it got an anime adaptation that it was recently ranked as one of the top 5 anime to air in 2024. And now the fans eagerly wait for the second season ofThe Apothecary Diaries, which has already been announced.
Set in a fictional Imperial China during the Tang dynasty,The Apothecary Diariesfollows the story of an apothecary named Mamao who was kidnapped and sold to the Imperial Palace as a servant. However, she suddenly gains a lot of attention because she solves the mystery of the Emperor’s children’s illness. From there on, her enticing journey begins.
While the series has a thrilling narrative, it is also very confusing for fans. There are many aspects of theThe Apothecary Diaries’narrative that fans still can’t understand. From different relationships to the age of characters, the creators ofThe Apothecary Diariesneed to sort these out in the upcoming season ofThe Apothecary Diaries.
The Confusing Storytelling inThe Apothecary DiariesAnime
The first season ofThe Apothecary Diarieswas one of the best productions of 2024. The series had stunning visuals in terms of animation, and even the pacing was pretty decent. But the one thing that confused a lot ofThe Apothecary Diariesfans was the various mysteries in the narrative that were embedded to add a sense of anticipation to the series.
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However, these mysteries unintentionally became major plot holes and left the narrative incomplete. There was no connection between the different elements of the story, and this created a lot of confusion. The biggest confusion was Jinshi’s age, which fans have not been able to figure out to this day.
Most of the popularity that the first season ofThe Apothecary Diariesgained was because of the manga’s prominence and animation quality. Fans still have high hopes for the series’ second season, and the creators need to fill the plotholes created in the first season.
The Apothecary DiariesDirector Talks About The Second Season
A few days ago,The Apothecary DiariesDirector Norihiro Naganuma was interviewed byCrunchyrollforThe Anime Effectweekly podcast. During the interview, Naganuma was asked about the second season of the series and what fans can expect from it. Naganuma confirmed that the second season is going to be even bigger and it will majorly focus on the mysteries of the first season.
He stated:
The story will become even larger. There are a lot of mysteries from Season 1 that grow in complexity and then are resolved.
Naganuma also pointed out that the second season will focus more on Mamao and Jinshi’s relationship and how they phase through the different difficulties of the narrative together. It would certainly be an intriguing aspect to look forward to.
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The Apothecary Diarieshas great potential and the series can groweven more in terms of popularity if Naganuma and other creators establish a smooth flow in the story by clearing out the mysteries that have caused plot holes in season 1 of the show.
The Apothecary Diariesis available to watch on Crunchyroll.
Tarun Kohli
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Tarun Kohli is the Senior Anime Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,900 published articles. He currently specializes in critiquing One Piece and other Shonen anime. A passionate fan of the genre, his love for thoughtful analysis reflects his genuine appreciation for the art of anime. His deep understanding of anime culture has earned recognition from industry figures such as Adi Shankar and the creators of Blood of Zeus.
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