Ongoing mystery light novel to TV anime adaptation The Apothecary Diaries revealed a new cast member who joins the latest season beginning with episode 42 on Friday. In the series, voice actor Toshiyuki Toyonaga (Mitsuki Kiryu in WIND BREAKER ) plays the role of Lahan , a civil servant who is good with numbers and also Lakan's adopted son. The original The Apothecary Diaries light novels are written by Natsu Hyuuga, illustrated by Touko Shino and published in Japan by Shufunotomo under their Hero Bunko imprint. J-Novel Club publishes an English language version in digital form, while Square Enix publishes an English language version in print. Norihiro Naganuma serves as chief director and provides the series composition for the TV anime, while Akinori Fudesaka serves as director at TOHO animation STUDIO and OLM. RELATED: The Apothecary Diaries Anime Casts Natsumi Fujiwara as Fox Village Boy Crunchyroll currently streams The Apothecary Diaries and describes the story: Maomao lived a peaceful life with her apothecary father. Until one day, she’s sold as a lowly servant to the emperor’s palace. But she wasn’t meant for a compliant life among royalty. So when imperial heirs fall ill, she decides to step in and find a cure! This catches the eye of Jinshi, a handsome palace official who promotes her. Now, she’s making a name for herself solving medical mysteries! Source: The Apothecary Diaries on X (formerly Twitter)
