Fans of The Apothecary Diaries (also known as Kusuriya no Hitorigoto) are buzzing with excitement, especially now that anime season 2 concluded on July 4, 2025. If you’ve just finished watching Maomao and Jinshi’s captivating journey in the imperial court and are eager to dive deeper into their story, you’re likely asking: “Where can I read the light novel to continue after the anime?” You’ve come to the right place!
The animated series draws its origins from the original The Apothecary Diaries web novel, which first began serialization online in 2011 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō. Following its online success, it was later acquired and published as a multi-volume light novel series, illustrated by Touko Shino.