Official The Apothecary Diaries Cookbook Set for Release This May
The first official recipe book based on the hit series The Apothecary Diaries is about to be released, allowing fans to recreate famous dishes featured throughout the historical mystery anime.
The Apothecary Diaries is a massively popular franchise that has sold over 45 million copies worldwide.
The gripping series follows a brilliant young apothecary named Maomao who solves complex medical and forensic mysteries within the walls of a fictional imperial palace.
The original author, Natsu Hyuga, fully supervised the creation of this unique culinary guide.
Inside the book, fans will find instructions to prepare a total of 23 different dishes directly inspired by moments from the story.
Every single recipe is accompanied by detailed step-by-step photographs to ensure that even complete cooking beginners can successfully recreate the meals.
Savory options include the Ecstatic Poison-Tasting Soup, Skewered Grilled Meat for walking around town, and the Physical Condition Check Chicken Porridge.
Fans looking for dessert can try making Maomao’s “Aphrodisiac” Chocolate, the Night Sky Moon Spirit Jelly, Friendship Ice Confection, and Suiren’s Western-Style Baked Sweets.
Other notable entries range from Garden Party Mandarin Orange Ginger Candy to Jinshi’s Fatigue Recovery Soup.
This release also features an exclusive, brand-new short story written by Natsu Hyuga specifically for this publication.
The physical cover showcases beautiful new artwork drawn directly by the light novel’s illustrator, Touko Shino.
Various Japanese retailers are offering exclusive bonus gifts for customers who purchase the book at their respective storefronts.
Animate will provide a special Senjafuda slip, Melonbooks is offering a postcard, and a trading card-sized print will be distributed by retailers such as Yodobashi Camera, WonderGOO, Sanyodo Bookstore, Seibunkan Bookstore, Haruya Bookstore, Yurindo, Seven Net Shopping, Rakuten Books, and Amazon.
The Apothecary Diaries: Maomao’s Recipe Book will be released on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
The book will be available at major bookstores and online retailers for a price of 2,200 yen (approx. $15 USD / £12 GBP).
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