The synopsis and preview images for Episode 42 of "The Apothecary Diaries" (Season 2 Episode 18), titled "Lantern Plant," have been released!
Additionally, it has been announced that Toshiyuki Toyonaga will voice the role of Lahan, the adopted son of Lakan, who makes his debut appearance in Episode 42.
The second season of "The Apothecary Diaries" is currently available to stream on Crunchyroll.
Episode 42 "Lantern Plant"
Synopsis
Ten days have passed since Maomao's disappearance. As Consort Gyokuyo goes into labor, Luomen dedicates himself to caring for her. Meanwhile, Jinshi learns that the eunuch who vanished alongside Maomao was seen paying respects at the northern burial grounds. This area, once favored by the late emperor, serves as the final resting place for those who passed away within the inner palace.
Seeking clues about Maomao's whereabouts, Jinshi heads to the burial grounds where he encounters a court lady at one of the graves. Intriguingly, he detects the same alcoholic fragrance that Maomao used to carry. Determined to uncover more information, Jinshi attempts to question the court lady further, but…
Toshiyuki Toyonaga Cast as Number-Loving Eccentric Lahan, Lakan's Adopted Son!
It has been announced that Toshiyuki Toyonaga will voice Lahan, Lahan's nephew and adopted son, who will appear in episode 42. Lahan made an early appearance in the second cour's opening sequence, sparking discussions among fans on social media about how he would be portrayed in the anime and who would voice him. Now, he's finally set to debut in the main story!
Lahan, an eccentric character with a love for numbers, will appear before Jinshi, who is searching for Maomao. What will he reveal? Keep an eye on Lahan, as his future involvement promises to be exciting!
Additionally, Toyonaga is confirmed to appear on an ABEMA special program airing on Friday, May 16th. This special will feature Takeo Otsuka (voice of Jinshi), Katsuyuki Konishi (voice of Gaoshun), Tatsumaru Tachibana (voice of Basen) and Toshiyuki Toyonaga (voice of Lahan).
Titled "ABEMA Special: Palace Boys' Night Out," this program will be the first all-male special for The Apothecary Diaries, featuring the characters who remained in the palace. Don't miss it when it airs on the ABEMA Live Channel at 11:00 PM JST on Friday, May 16th!
※ABEMA Anime Live channel is available for viewing overseas, with certain region restrictions.
About "The Apothecary Diaries" Season 2
Synopsis
When the emperor's high-ranking consort, Gyokuyō, discovered she was pregnant, Maomao returned to her role as the Jade Pavilion's poison-tester. She remained vigilant to ensure no further incidents would target the consort and the emperor's son.
A new consort, Loulan, whose father was an influential minister from the previous emperor's reign, entered the palace. An unprecedented unsolved case emerged, where the emperor's life was threatened, and the suspect, Suirei, disappeared.
As the unsettling atmosphere persisted, foreign traders and ambassadors with unreasonable demands also arrived. More dark clouds were beginning to gather over the court.
The new challenges facing Maomao and Jinshi will eventually escalate into a major incident involving the entire country----
Cast
Maomao: Aoi Yuki
Jinshi: Takeo Otsuka
Gaoshun: Katsuyuki Konishi
Consort Gyokuyō: Atsumi Tanezaki
Consort Lihua: Yui Ishikawa
Consort Lishu: Hina Kino
Xiaolan: Misaki Kuno
Shisui: Asami Seto
Ayla: Lynn
Aylin: Yumi Hara
Narrator: Sumi Shimamoto
※Some parts of this text have been translated using machine translation
