Legendary voice actress Rica Fukami has played everything from a Sailor Guardian to an ancient vampire. And starting May 23, she joins the cast of The Apothecary Diaries ! Fukami is best known for her role as Minako Aino/Sailor Venus in the original 1992 Sailor Moon anime. Since then, she has appeared in multiple iconic roles, including Myung Fang Lone in Macross Plus and Deathtopia Virtuoso Suicide-Master in MONOGATARI Series OFF & MONSTER Season . Here she will appear as the cold-hearted Shenmei, current wife of Shisou and mother of Loulan, pictured above. RELATED: The Apothecary Diaries Anime Unveils Wisteria Seasonal Visual The Apothecary Diaries anime is directed by Norihiko Naganuma ( The Ancient Magus' Bride ), who also serves as series composer, and assistant-directed by Akinori Fudesaka ( Tsuredure Children ) at TOHO animation STUDIO and OLM. Natsu Hyuuga pens the original light novels and Touko Shino provides the illustrations. Crunchyroll streams the historical drama anime 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: Comic Natalie
