the apothecary diaries season 2 , jinshi

SUMMARY

  • The opening theme of The Apothecary Diaries season 2 shows Maomao and Jinshi's relationship developing more.
  • While Jinshi was previously the only one who longed for Maomao, season 2 might lead the female protagonist to realize her own feelings.
  • Maomao has gone from not caring about Jinshi to finally realizing his appeal.

The Apothecary Diaries season 2 has set fan expectations extremely high. With a brand new season will come new mysteries, and fans will get to see how far Maomao can stretch her knowledge to solve them. Her keen sense of observation will also play a big role in the upcoming episodes.

However, apart from the mysteries, there is another aspect that everyone is excited about which is Maomao’s relationship with Jinshi. While season 1 mostly showed the female lead’s contempt towards the gorgeous eunuch, season 2 might portray her having a change of heart.

The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 opening shows the development of Maomao and Jinshi’s relationship

Toho Animation x OLMJinshi’s appeal depicted in The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Opening Theme | Credits: Toho Animation x OLM

The opening theme of The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 is out, and it is Hyakka Ryouran by Lilas Ikuta. It is a moving and soulful song that aptly portrays Jinshi’s longing for Maomao, which he can barely keep hidden.

The scenes portrayed during the opening theme perfectly capture how much Jinshi longs to be with Maomao but cannot say it out loud, due to several factors. For one, Maomao never seems interested in romance, as she takes her apothecary status pretty seriously. Secondly, the difference in their social statuses prevents them from being together.

However, multiple times in the trailer, Jinshi’s tender side has been portrayed. While duty binds him to put Maomao in danger, his heart cries out whenever she faces a hazardous situation. With the increasing difficulty levels of court problems, Season 2 is bound to show Maomao in worse dilemmas and Jinshi is plenty worried about her.

Maomao’s feelings towards Jinshi are changing

Toho Animation x OLMMaomao is Jinshi’s light in The Apothecary Diaries | Credits: Toho Animation x OLM

Jinshi’s longing for Maomao is pretty apparent at this stage, but Maomao is also opening up to him. For one, she no longer sees him as an overly gorgeous man who is just a waste of a pretty face. In Season 1 itself, there were moments when Maomao had thought of Jinshi’s appeal without realizing it herself.

But in Season 2, some more intimate moments await. In the opening theme, Maomao seems to realize that Jinshi considers more than just a subordinate. The way she perceives him has also changed. From being disgusted by his fake laughter, she has gone to acknowledging just how beautiful and handsome he is.

Toho Animation x OLMMoaomao sees Jinshi in new light in The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Opening Theme | Credits: Toho Animation x OLM

The upcoming episodes are bound to show a developing romance between the two leads of the anime. Will Jinshi’s lonely yearning finally come to an end? Let’s hope that the new season has a fresh start with both mystery and romance.

Apothecary Diaries is currently available to stream on Crunchyroll.

The Apothecary Diaries

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