The Apothecary Diaries (2023) 薬屋のひとりごと

Director: Norihiro Naganuma

Screenwriter: Norihiro Naganuma

Starring: Aoi Yuki / Takeo Otsuka / Katsuyuki Konishi / Atsumi Tanezaki / Yui Ishikawa / Hina Kino / Yuko Kaida / Megumi Han / Ami Koshimizu / Kimiko Saito / Hiroshi Ienaka / Kenji Akabane / Misaki Kuno / Sumi Shimamoto

Genre: Animation / Historical / Costume

Country of origin: Japan

Language: Japanese

Date: October 21, 2023 (Japan)

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of episodes: 48

Single episode length: 23 minutes

Also known as: 药师少女的独语

IMDb: tt26743760

Adaptation: Homage

Summary:

Maomao, a young apothecary raised in the capital's pleasure district, is kidnapped and sold into service at the Imperial Palace as a lowly laundry maid. While attempting to serve her two-year contract in anonymity, she learns of a mysterious illness afflicting the Emperor’s infant heirs. Suspecting the cause is toxic face powder used by the concubines, she leaves an anonymous warning that saves the life of the infant Princess Lingli. Her actions are discovered by Jinshi, an influential eunuch who manages the Rear Palace. Recognizing her expertise, Jinshi promotes her to be the personal lady-in-waiting and poison tester for Lady Gyokuyou, the Emperor's favorite consort. Maomao is subsequently tasked with investigating various medical mysteries, political intrigues, and forensic puzzles within the court, while navigating the dangerous social hierarchy of the palace.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Apothecary_Diaries_(TV_series)