The Apothecary Diaries will return better than before, they say

Director Norihiro Naganuma, responsible for the anime adaptation of 'The Apothecary Diaries' (Kusuriya no Hitorigoto), recently shared in an interview with Crunchyroll some details about the long-awaited second season of the series. During his appearance on The Anime Effect podcast, Naganuma talked about what fans can expect from the new installment, teasing that the story will delve into some of the mysteries raised during the first season.

According to Naganuma, the second season will continue to explore and develop many of the previously introduced puzzles. "There will be more developments, the story will get even bigger," the director commented, adding that "there are many mysteries from the first season that will get even more complicated before they are solved." Fans will also be able to enjoy an evolution in the relationship between the characters Jinshi and Maomao, who, according to Naganuma, "will work and grow together throughout the story."

The director also mentioned the introduction of new characters in this second season, which will allow viewers to discover new dynamics and surprises in the plot. Naganuma expressed his gratitude towards fans of the series, saying, "To all the fans who are watching this, thank you for supporting 'The Apothecary Diaries.' We will do our best to make the second season excellent."

Before offering these teasers about the new season, Naganuma also talked about his journey in the anime industry and the challenges he faced as a director. "When I finally got the chance to be a director, I wasn't sure what or how to express my ideas," he confessed. However, his work on 'The Ancient Magus' Bride' marked a milestone in his career, allowing him to reflect on what it means to be a good director. "It took me three or four years to reflect on how to improve," he explained.

In addition to directing, Naganuma was in charge of the series composition and storyboards for 'The Apothecary Diaries', and talked about how he managed to adapt the essential elements of the original novel to the animation format. "We strive to keep the best elements of the original novel and translate them accurately into the animation," he said, adding that they also focused on incorporating colors and sound elements that were not present in the original work. He even mentioned that the novel's author, Natsu Hyuga, fully trusted him throughout the adaptation process and confessed that she was "the number one fan of the animated series."

The Apothecary Diaries will return better than before, they say

The second season of 'The Apothecary Diaries' is scheduled to premiere in 2025, and fans are already anticipating how the new mysteries and relationships will unfold in this fascinating world of intrigue and medicine.

Source: Crunchyroll