This Golden Week, fans of The Apothecary Diaries can immerse themselves in the beautiful art of the original light novels at a special exhibition in Nara. For the first time, high-quality digital color versions of every cover and frontispiece, illustrated by series artist Touko Shino, will be on public display.
The exhibition will feature more than 30 art pieces, including covers from Volumes 1-15 of the light novel series. The high-definition digital prints are vibrant and light-resistant, recreating the nuances of Shino’s original work. And if you happen to fall in love with one of the pieces on display, prints will be available to purchase at the venue—already framed in the same setting as the display pieces.
Visitors can also pick up goods at the exhibition. Art boards, mini tins, sticky notes, postcards and more feature Shino’s artwork. There will also be goods from the series’s recent collaboration with Japan Railways.
The exhibition starts today at Yakushiji Temple in Nara and will run until May 6.
Don’t forget, you can watch all of The Apothecary Diaries right here on Crunchyroll!
Maomao lived a peaceful life with her apothecary father. Until one day, she’s sold as a lowly servant to the emperor’s palace. But she wasn’t meant for a compliant life among royalty. So when imperial heirs fall ill, she decides to step in and find a cure! This catches the eye of Jinshi, a handsome palace official who promotes her. Now, she’s making a name for herself solving medical mysteries!
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