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Prepare yourselves once again for the exciting world of conspiracy, medicine, and mysteries becauseThe Apothecary Diaries Season 2is now here andcomes with a lot more than just royal drama. As for thisseries, the new OP song ‘Hyakka Ryoran’ by Lilas Ikuta has been out just recently and is trending (as it should be). Having a pleasant tune with cute and soothing animation is perfect for Maomao’s comeback at the palace.
For lovers who have been missing their no-nonsense apothecary, this news is that the doctor ordered them to cure their anime sickness. The upcoming Season 2 will surely deliver more history-based storytelling and well-planned mystery solving, not to mention the humor, which is Maomao’s best attribute, well after her skills as an apothecary, of course. The opening theme is all fire on fuel to the anticipation, affirming the audience that this season will benothing short of spectacular.
A Theme That Perfectly Sets the Stage
Witty, Bold, and Beautiful, Just Like Maomao!
This is in the new opening animation that has been released for the show, immediately inviting audiences into the sensory world of things to come. The lyrics to Lilas Ikuta’s “Hyakka Ryoran” fit the series well, as does the song itself; Maomao’s determination and the complex palace life she inhabits. The accompaniment also fits perfectly and further elaborates on the show’s detailed aesthetics, which were quickly appreciated by fans during the first season.
They do say, ‘Illness is a result of an unbalanced mind’.
This opening does not only entertain us but also teases.Every piece of the scene gives suggestions of storiesthat are yet to be depicted; the life of Maomao provokes the desire of the viewers to have more scenes depicted. Well, if the opening theme of the season is anything to go by, then fans are in for quite an intensified show this season.
Arguably Among The Most Well-Written Female Protagonist
Why Maomao Steals The Show
At the core ofThe Apothecary Diariesis its heroine, Maomao, an archetype, to put it mildly. Her wit and sarcasm make her one of the best-written female protagonists in anime, and her personality is just a joy to watch. Where most cliché female characters in anime fluster and act all weird,Maomao does not care at all. And whether she’s uncovering mysteries in the palace or grumbling about having to be a part of politics at court, Maomao is a character to contend with.
In Season 2, the show plans to go even further with her character andher struggles and interactions in the imperial palace. As Long Maomao is back, it means the action, amazing and witty plot, and unexpected twists will not be far away from viewers.TheApothecary DiariesSeason 2 can be streamed on Crunchyroll, with episodes being released on a weekly basis.
