The Apothecary Diaries

[Drunk Monk]

I’m close to the halfway point and it’s getting rather complex. Seems as if the separate mysteries solved in each episode are actually linked by some greater overarching scheme. It’s the imperial court so there’s plenty of intrigue as the four courtesans struggle to hold their positions in a turbulent political palace. One thing this anime does quite well is capturing golden hour - the colors just glow. And it turns out the Maomao, although just a teen, really likes alcohol. It’s played off as funny - when she gets to drink, it reverts to a chibi kawai caricature expressing how happy she is.