The Waifu Review

Join us for another episode of Waifu Review as we cover yet another episode of Apothecary Diaries! The caravans have arrived, and everyone is lively with the excitement of shopping and buying new trinkets and garments. Xiolan and Maomao get some quality time together at the caravan markets. A fun new character introduced in season two - one of Kay's favorites - is finally reintroduced! And the episode wraps up with Deven and Kay acting like complete simps for our fictional boyfriends. Enjoy the giggling and gaggling at the end!

Welcome to Season Two!! We're kicking off Season Two of The Apothecary Diaries on the podcast! Let's see what Maomao gets into in this new season. Jinshi is still pining after her as always. What other new secrets and adventures will we discover in this new season?

Today's episode is a fun one! We've finished season one and before we dive headfirst into season two, we wanted to bring you a fun bonus episode! We hope you enjoy listening to our chaos while we play some anime-themed guessing games and then finish it off with some personal recommendations for new shows to watch!

Today's episode marks the season one finale! We will be covering the last two episodes in the first season which include some emotional moments and a roller coaster of history. Buckle in and get ready to learn a few things about our girl, Maomao. AND, there's a moment between Jinshi and Maomao at the end of the second and last episode (of season one) that you won't want to miss hearing about!

Today's episode starts out with a deep clean of the rear palace medical pavillion prompted by recent mishandling of the outer court's clinic. We get a little insight into the Quack Doc and discover he's actually a kind-hearted older brother...but still completely oblivious. Jinshi has been given a seemingly impossible task, but not with Maomao on standby to help save the day with her amazing brain. She jumps in headfirst and rises to the challenge of growing roses out of season just to silence the weirdo determined to make Jinshi's life absolute hell. Join us for another exciting episode of the Waife Review as we get ready to close out season one of the Apothecary Diaries!

Maomao's herb, plant, and poison expertise comes in handy this episode as we dive into the aftermath of the tragic near-accident in the temple. Suirei looks guilty and the consequences of her actions are about to catch up with her...or are they? Lots of interesting twists to come in this episode of the Waife Review as we cover the episode of Apothecary Diaries called Thorn Apple.

Suspicious things are happening in the Outer Court, and Maomao is starting to see the emerging patterns. Although she thinks of them as conjecture, she has started to see patterns forming that have to be more than a simple coincidence. Our brilliant detective is on the hunt! Maomao comes in and makes a last-minute daring rescue for someone in trouble, showing a different side of our girl. Are we getting a deeper look into Maomao's heart now? Join us for another episode of the Waifu Review for excitement as we cover episodes 18 and 19 of The Apothecary Diaries!

In today's episode of the Waifu Review, Maomao and Jinshi go out adventuring together and it presents an interesting new dynamic between them. Maomao shows off some of her hidden talents and makes a big impression on Jinshi, Suiren, and Gaoshun. All that packing Meimei did for her return to the Rear Palace seems like it may come in handy after all!

Gross combo in the name, I know, but fitting for today's episodes in the Waifu Review. Maomao's presence is requested in the Rear Palace once news of her return reaches the ears of the concubines. She takes on the unexpected (and lucrative) role of educator after the arrival of the new Pure Concubine, Loulan. Her lessons have varied reactions, but we know she taught like a well-educated professor. In the second episode, she is tasked with solving a mystery involving one of her favorite things - poison. A bureaucrat has fallen into a coma after consuming raw fish, assumed to be a puffer fish. Which, when not prepared properly, can mean a toxic meal. Mysteries abound and Maomao is ready to rise to the occassion with her brilliant mind as always!

In this episode, we discuss the new arc of Apothecary Diaries in season one of the anime! We've got new characters, a new intro, a new plot, more hidden secrets, and possibly new agendas, too. Today we'll explore the transition to the new arc and Maomao's return to the Rear Palace in a new role. We meet Suiren, a long-time caregiver and assistant to Master Jinshi's household. Maomao meets some mean girls who are not pleased with her position working alongside the beautiful Jinshi...and they have a lot to say about it. How will Maomao handle THIS conflict?