The first part of The Apothecary Diaries is now on Blu-ray

One of our favorite anime of 2024, The Apothecary Diaries, is now available on Blu-ray. Arriving just in time for the arrival of season two, the first 12 episodes are now available on a single Blu-ray disc for $52.49 from the Crunchyroll store. The first half of season one introduces us to the country of Rii and the exploits of everyone’s favorite unhinged anime girl, Maomao, as she uses her alchemical talents to unravel medieval medical mysteries.

Working as a servant in the emperor’s palace, Maomao’s observant and curious demeanor allows her to diagnose symptoms that go unnoticed by the palace physician. This eventually earns her the respect of high-ranking officials and places her in the middle of an elaborate plot against the imperial family. If you want to see how the rest of the story unfolds, the second half of the first season will also be available on Blu-ray starting Mar. 25, but you can already pre-order a copy from Crunchyroll for $52.49.