The Apothecary Diaries episode 9 is titled “Suicide or Murder.” Aoi Yūki, the voice actor behind Maomao’s character, calls it a “controversial title” as she tweets about the upcoming episode. She writes, “Thank you for episode 8! It’s a somewhat controversial title, but I’ve been working hard on episode 9, so I appreciate your support.”
The anticipated episode teases another palace intrigue. As Maomao digs into a potential muder case, a chilling preview hints the danger that she could be in. In the preview, she is seen drowning, which suggests that she hit a roadblock while solving the case. Even Jinshi seems deeply concerned in the trailer, which further adds to the suspense surrounding this mysterious case.
The Apothecary Diaries episode 9 release date & time
The intriguing episode 9 of the anime TV series is set to debut on December 3, 2023, at 1:05 a.m JST, on Nippon TV. However, this translates to a release on December 2, 2023, across various global regions.
The time zone disparities will lead the episode to unfold at diverse intervals for the international viewers, which are as follows:
- December 2, 2023, at 8:05 a.m. PST
- December 2, 2023, at 10:05 a.m. CST
- December 2, 2023, at 11:05 a.m. EST
- December 2, 2023, at 9:35 p.m. IST
For international audiences, Crunchyroll streams the anime show along with Netflix for particular Asian regions.
The Apothecary Diaries episode 8 recap
The latest installment of the anime TV adaptation was “Wheat Stalks”, wherein Maomao’s quick thinking unraveled a poisoning plot at a brothel. Tobacco was used as a weapon, but thankfully, Maomao intervened and saved lives. Moreover, her father’s arrival later added to the drama and revealed the servant’s murderous intent.
The poisoned courtesan had a strange and tangled connection to a deceptive customer, exposing a pattern of betrayal. Fans must tune in to watch episode 9 to see how the story will progress further.
