The Apothecary Diaries: Episode 23 "Balsam and Woodsorrel" Maomao confronts her father, Lakan  A suspenseful battle!

The 23rd episode "Balsam and Woodsorrel" of the TV anime "The Apothecary Diaries" which is based on Natsu Hyuga's light novel, will be broadcast on Nippon Television at 1:00 a.m. on March 16th.

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Maomao completes the blue rose, but she finally has to confront her real father, Lakan. Maomao chess with one condition. The condition was that if Maomao won, Lakan would sacrifice the prostitute of Rokushoukan. While Jinshi and Gaoshun watch on in suspense as to the fate of the match, Lakan continues to win, but Maomao who has prepared sake laced with "poison," has a plan.

The light novel version of `` The Apothecary Diaries'' has been published by Hero Bunko, and the comic version is also gaining popularity. The anime will be directed by Norihiro Naganuma, who is known for his work on "The Ancient Magus' Bride", and will be produced by TOHO animation STUDIO and OLM.

The story takes place in a glamorous inner palace on a certain continent, where Maomao who plays the role of a poison detector, and a beautiful eunuch, Jinshi, become involved in incidents that occur in the inner palace, which is full of intrigues and rumors. Aoi Yuki will play Maomao, and Takeo Otsuka will play Jinshi.