The interactions between Maomao and Jinshi are absolutely the best thing about this anime series. I really enjoyed watching your reaction to this episode, #EstarReacts, and I'm still supporting you because your anime content is absolutely amazing.
I love how everyone pities Maomao for getting the job of a food tester, but for her it is the greatest thing possible. I also like the dynamic between Jinshi and Maomao. She is immune to his advances and he really likes it that she does not instantly fall for him like the other women :D.
The Maomao/Jinchi interactions are so good with the way they play off each other. I love Gyokuyou and her humour as well as her laugh, she has alot of fun. Chibi Maomao though.... adorable
I see the first 4 Epsisodes in the anime revealing different parts of Maomao’s character. Her knowledge, objective view of her environment, empathy, courage, and justice tempered with understanding. Part of what makes this series wonderful is not only the humor (density of Maomao and Jinshi about each other but not the world) but the many interesting and strong female characters (both heroines and villians) who struggle heroically with a status bound society were women are only values as tools for clan success and propagating the male bloodlines. Note: not all men are like this but no one really rebels.
For your interest, Jinshi snatched one chocobread when Gyokuyou left (you can notice him behind her bended). That`s why she hoped that she hoped there would be no victims
I love how Maomao always gives a huge creeped out reaction to Jinshi’s seduction moves and also her unadulterated love for herbs and drug-crafting…. her dance of joy in the apothecary room was hilarious. I also love Aoi Yuki’s portrayal of Maomao… I love the sound effects she makes as she’s doing things like when she was making the aphrodisiac. Gyokuyou’s VA is amazing too… she’s so versatile… you wouldn’t know that she also voices Frieren the Elf Mage and Anya Forger.
I agree ... i must say i'm a bit spoiled with Maomaos japanese voice actress. I started to rewatch the episodes in German and Maomaos German VA voice is higher then the original and i feel like she did not deliver quite the force and feel in episode 4 when maomao finds out why Lady Lihua is still sick. Don't get me wrong her voice acting was not bad at all, but it was even more impactfull in the original japanese in my opinion.
@@Astravall Though I have no idea how good that German VA is, most Japanese VAs go through rigorous training, and on top of that Aoi Yuki is quite the veteran. So she can expertly deliver Maomao’s deadpan voice, cute voice, excited voice, and that scary voice you are referencing… I’m looking forward to Esther’s reaction to that scene. ^_^
No way her voice is so different and gives off a different vibe in her other characters. Wow so talented! I think because Maomao doesnt fall for Jinshi's seduction moves, it keeps Jinshi on his toes which I love. I think it makes him want her more and I want to be a freaking couple!
@@Astravall I'm a sub (as sub vs dub) kind of guy, I started this serie in dub by accident and by the time I try to change it, I was stroke by Mao Mao english VA. It is one of those rare show where I like the english dub as much as the jap sub. If you were disapointed by the german dub, you should give the english dub a try.
I find Maomao as the quintessial herbal obsessed Gremlin to remind me of the adorable book obsessed, Myne Gremlin from Ascendance of a Bookworm. Maomao and Myne’s utter lack of romantic interest in Jinshi and Ferdinand (both of whom are ostensibly celibate), yet respect their knowledge and defer to their much higher status. Season 4 of Ascendance of a Bookworm will be released in 2024 prob after the remaining episodes 13-24 of Apothecary Diaries runs Winter 2024. Both have much more content in their many many volumes (the anime’s only cover 1 -2 volumes of currently 11+ in Apothecary and 4-9 Volumes 30+ in Ascendance of a Bookworm).
I sometimes think of Maomao and Jinshi like Lizzie and Darcy from Pride and a prejudice, where Maomao’s resistance outright repulsion of Jinshi’s looks, vanity, manipulation actually attracts and interests Jinshi.
Do you know what Mao Mao reminds me of when Jinshi tries to rizz her? Do you know when you touch a cat’s tail, they get fired up and jitters? The resemblance is UNCANNY!
Ok so there’s an anime that is somewhat similar to this. A character who is knowledgeable in medicine and poison, but it has a really good love story mixed in instead. Snow White with Red Hair
I've been very sick and busy with life but Patreon is getting ready for sure! I would like to add a good amount of content as well before officially opening the Patreon! Definitely will try to get it running within a few weeks
The interactions between Maomao and Jinshi are absolutely the best thing about this anime series. I really enjoyed watching your reaction to this episode, #EstarReacts, and I'm still supporting you because your anime content is absolutely amazing.
Thank you so much for the support! I definitely love the two very much!
I love how everyone pities Maomao for getting the job of a food tester, but for her it is the greatest thing possible. I also like the dynamic between Jinshi and Maomao. She is immune to his advances and he really likes it that she does not instantly fall for him like the other women :D.
Right??? I like its the cutest reaction how Maomao becomes a little chibi cat eating all these food tests. She is having the best time of her life.
The Maomao/Jinchi interactions are so good with the way they play off each other.
I love Gyokuyou and her humour as well as her laugh, she has alot of fun.
Chibi Maomao though.... adorable
Maomao and Jinshi's banter is everything.
I would ship these two 10000%
I see the first 4 Epsisodes in the anime revealing different parts of Maomao’s character. Her knowledge, objective view of her environment, empathy, courage, and justice tempered with understanding. Part of what makes this series wonderful is not only the humor (density of Maomao and Jinshi about each other but not the world) but the many interesting and strong female characters (both heroines and villians) who struggle heroically with a status bound society were women are only values as tools for clan success and propagating the male bloodlines. Note: not all men are like this but no one really rebels.
For your interest, Jinshi snatched one chocobread when Gyokuyou left (you can notice him behind her bended). That`s why she hoped that she hoped there would be no victims
Yeah I figured that had happened :D
This series was so great. I can't wait to finish it. Maomao is so cute I can't stand it
MAO MAO is just the cutest! Definitely loving the series so far!
I recently started watching your videos, and I love it!
Yay! Thank you! Thats really nice of you! I really hope you like the others! If you have any recommendations please do let me know!
Apothecary diaries is my favourite anime of 2023, cant wait for the continuation.
Definitely loving this series so far! I can't wait to see more of Maomao and Jinshi's relationship. Best banter imo.
I love how Maomao always gives a huge creeped out reaction to Jinshi’s seduction moves and also her unadulterated love for herbs and drug-crafting…. her dance of joy in the apothecary room was hilarious.
I also love Aoi Yuki’s portrayal of Maomao… I love the sound effects she makes as she’s doing things like when she was making the aphrodisiac. Gyokuyou’s VA is amazing too… she’s so versatile… you wouldn’t know that she also voices Frieren the Elf Mage and Anya Forger.
I agree ... i must say i'm a bit spoiled with Maomaos japanese voice actress. I started to rewatch the episodes in German and Maomaos German VA voice is higher then the original and i feel like she did not deliver quite the force and feel in episode 4 when maomao finds out why Lady Lihua is still sick. Don't get me wrong her voice acting was not bad at all, but it was even more impactfull in the original japanese in my opinion.
@@Astravall Though I have no idea how good that German VA is, most Japanese VAs go through rigorous training, and on top of that Aoi Yuki is quite the veteran. So she can expertly deliver Maomao’s deadpan voice, cute voice, excited voice, and that scary voice you are referencing… I’m looking forward to Esther’s reaction to that scene. ^_^
No way her voice is so different and gives off a different vibe in her other characters. Wow so talented!
I think because Maomao doesnt fall for Jinshi's seduction moves, it keeps Jinshi on his toes which I love. I think it makes him want her more and I want to be a freaking couple!
OMG I'm excited on when I get to see that scene now. I am now so curious!
@@Astravall I'm a sub (as sub vs dub) kind of guy, I started this serie in dub by accident and by the time I try to change it, I was stroke by Mao Mao english VA. It is one of those rare show where I like the english dub as much as the jap sub. If you were disapointed by the german dub, you should give the english dub a try.
I find Maomao as the quintessial herbal obsessed Gremlin to remind me of the adorable book obsessed, Myne Gremlin from Ascendance of a Bookworm. Maomao and Myne’s utter lack of romantic interest in Jinshi and Ferdinand (both of whom are ostensibly celibate), yet respect their knowledge and defer to their much higher status. Season 4 of Ascendance of a Bookworm will be released in 2024 prob after the remaining episodes 13-24 of Apothecary Diaries runs Winter 2024. Both have much more content in their many many volumes (the anime’s only cover 1 -2 volumes of currently 11+ in Apothecary and 4-9 Volumes 30+ in Ascendance of a Bookworm).
I sometimes think of Maomao and Jinshi like Lizzie and Darcy from Pride and a prejudice, where Maomao’s resistance outright repulsion of Jinshi’s looks, vanity, manipulation actually attracts and interests Jinshi.
Do you know what Mao Mao reminds me of when Jinshi tries to rizz her?
Do you know when you touch a cat’s tail, they get fired up and jitters? The resemblance is UNCANNY!
OMG I definitely agree with this! Its very uncanny! I love their relationship!
I think the Manga and anime track pretty well so I recommend after Episode 24, you check out the Manga.
I definitely going to be reading the manga after this for sure!
Ok so there’s an anime that is somewhat similar to this. A character who is knowledgeable in medicine and poison, but it has a really good love story mixed in instead. Snow White with Red Hair
Oh I never heard of that anime before. Definitely will need to check it out if it's similar to this series.
When can we expect your new Patreon account?
I've been very sick and busy with life but Patreon is getting ready for sure! I would like to add a good amount of content as well before officially opening the Patreon! Definitely will try to get it running within a few weeks
@@EstarReacts I'm looking forward to it.
Thank you!!! Also thank you for your patience! I really appreciate you for that!