The series has sold over 27 million copies! The TV anime is also going strong! The long-awaited "The Apothecary Diaries" art book is now on sale!
The currently airing TV anime "The Apothecary Diaries" is being hailed as "approaching dominance." This is the first art book by Shino Touko, the original illustrator of this best-selling series, which has sold a total of 27 million copies.
In addition to all the cover art, frontispieces, and illustrations from all 14 volumes of the original, this book also includes newly drawn illustrations created specifically for this book, for a total of 302 pieces. Just by looking at it, you'll be drawn into the world of "The Apothecary," making this a must-have book for fans. B5 size, 160 pages.
The interview with Shino Touko is also worth reading!
The book also features illustrations and messages from original author Natsu Hinata, as well as writer Ikki Nanao and illustrator Neko Kurage of the comic "The Apothecary Diaries" (Monthly Big Gangan, published by Square Enix), and illustrator Sanro Kurata of "The Apothecary Diaries: Nekoneko's Harem Mystery Notebook" (Monthly Sunday GX, published by Shogakukan). It's packed with content.
About "The Apothecary Diaries"
Currently, 14 volumes of this light novel are on sale. It pioneered the current "harem boom." Its story of a young poison-taster girl solving various difficult cases has garnered widespread support. The currently airing TV anime is also receiving rave reviews. The comics are also published by both Shogakukan and Square Enix.