The Apothecary Diaries is a Japanese light novel series written by Hyūganatsu and illustrated by Touko Shino, serialized online since 2011 and published by Shufunotomo as a light novel series from 2014. Set in a fictional country inspired by Tang Dynasty-era China, it follows Maomao, a girl trained in medicine by her apothecary father, who is sold as a servant to the emperor's palace and secretly uses her skills to solve mysteries. The anime by Toho Animation Studio and OLM first aired in October 2023. These Apothecary Diaries figures center on Maomao and Jinshi.
Main characters
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Maomao: the apothecary's daughter who becomes a food taster for one of the Emperor's concubines and solves the palace's mysteries.
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Jinshi: publicly a eunuch who runs most of the administration of the rear palace, and the one who draws Maomao into its intrigue.
- Gaoshun: Jinshi's loyal attendant.
The Apothecary Diaries figures and model kits
How to choose
Banpresto, SEGA and FuRyu prize figures are pre-painted, fixed-pose and the most affordable way into a good sculpt. Nendoroid and Nendoroid Doll are articulated for posing; the scale figures and SYSTEM SERVICE BRILLIANT figures are display pieces. Availability changes as makers reissue and retire items, so check each product page for the current status.
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Apothecary Diaries about?
Maomao, a girl trained in medicine by her apothecary father, is sold as a servant to the emperor's palace and secretly uses her skills to solve mysteries. The light novels are by Hyūganatsu, and the anime began in 2023.
Who are The Apothecary Diaries characters?
Maomao is the apothecary heroine and Jinshi is the official who runs the rear palace; Gaoshun is his attendant. Almost every figure here is Maomao or Jinshi.
Who makes Apothecary Diaries figures?
Good Smile Company (Nendoroid, POP UP PARADE), Bandai (Banpresto, Ichibansho), SEGA (Luminasta), SYSTEM SERVICE, Kotobukiya (OSHI WORKS), MegaHouse (Lookup) and FuRyu (Trio-Try-iT).
Are there Maomao figures?
Yes. Maomao figures include Nendoroid, POP UP PARADE, Luminasta, Banpresto ESPRESTO, Lookup and scale figures; see the Maomao page for all of them.
How long does US shipping take?
US orders arrive in 2–8 business days after dispatch, with duties prepaid.
