Where can I legally watch The Apothecary Diaries?

The legal streaming services listed on this page are Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Netflix. The story starts in the same place on each one, so choose according to the subscription you already use.

How many episodes are in The Apothecary Diaries?

The 2023 TV series has 24 episodes. Each runs about 23 minutes, leaving room for the medical mysteries to develop without making an episode feel drawn out.

Do I need to watch anything before The Apothecary Diaries?

No previous viewing is required. Episode 1 introduces the apothecary's situation and the imperial household, so it is the correct starting point.

Is The Apothecary Diaries friendly to someone new to anime?

Yes, particularly if mystery or court drama already appeals to you. The individual cases give the story a clear structure, and the lead's practical reasoning makes the unfamiliar social setting easy to understand.

Is the 2023 season of The Apothecary Diaries finished?

Yes, its airing status is finished. All 24 episodes can be watched at your own pace without waiting for another episode from this run.

The Apothecary Diaries

8.8TV · 24 eps · 2023

The Apothecary Diaries turns an unwanted posting in an imperial rear palace into a chain of medical mysteries. Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Netflix are the legal services listed for watching it. This finished 2023 TV series contains 24 episodes of about 23 minutes each, giving the cases enough space to unfold while keeping the full run manageable. Its appeal lies in the contrast between careful observation and a court where rank can hide the truth. The apothecary would rather avoid notice, yet sickness and signs of poisoning keep drawing out her expertise. Watch it for mysteries built from practical clues and for the pressure created when useful knowledge attracts powerful attention.

Rating

★ 8.8 /10

27K favorites

Ranked

#22

All time

Popularity

#115

About

A young apothecary is taken into service within an imperial rear palace and hopes to complete her term without attracting anyone's interest. That plan falters when a strange illness begins affecting people around her. Her training helps her recognize details others have missed, but showing what she knows could make her life inside the court far more complicated. Soon, private health concerns and suspected poisonings reach her one after another. Solving them means reading both physical evidence and the limits imposed by status, all while her fascination with medicines keeps overcoming her desire for a quiet existence.

Information

Japanese: 薬屋のひとりごと
Premiered: October 22, 2023
Episodes: 24
Duration: 23 min per ep.
Status: Finished Airing
Studio: Olm, Toho Animation Studio
Source: Light Novel
Themes: drama, female protagonist, japanese production, slice of life, work, working life

Seasons & Watch Order

Start The Apothecary Diaries with episode 1 and continue through the 24-episode season in order. The story introduces its setting and relationships from the beginning, with no earlier series or special needed.

Kusuriya no Hitorigoto 2nd Season(2025)sequel

Side stories & specials

Maomao no Hitorigoto(2023)side story

FAQ

The legal streaming services listed on this page are Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Netflix. The story starts in the same place on each one, so choose according to the subscription you already use.