Fans were left with a void in their hearts following the emotional finale ofThe Apothecary DiariesSeason 2, with Maomao’s life in the Imperial Palace being officially over. However, fans can now experience anew perspective on the story thanks to the global release ofThe Apothecary Diariesspin-off series.
The untold memories of Maomao’s best friend have been revealed in a spin-off manga titledThe Apothecary Diaries: Xiolan’s Story,which is now available for global fans. Xiaolan became a fan-favorite character thanks to her lovable personality, but the second season ofThe Apothecary Diariesmakes her story a must-read for any fan of the series.
The Apothecary Diaries Release Spin-off Manga for Western Fans
Xiaolan’s Story Is Written by the Creator of The Apothecary Diaries
More than four months after its release,The Apothecary Diaries: Xiolan’s Storyis now available in the U.S. on Square Enix’s official app,Manga Up!. Contrary to many spin-off series that only have the author’s supervision,Xiolan’s Storyis written directly byThe Apothecary Diaries' creator, Natsu Hyuga, confirming that its storylines are canon to the series.
Additionally, the spin-off offers a different perspective on some of the events in the original series, giving fans more context from secondary characters.
The Apothecary Diaries: Xiolan’s Storyfollows the memories of Xiolan, revealing her backstory, the difficult circumstances in which she was sold to the Imperial Palace, and her aspirations in life. Additionally, the spin-off offers a different perspective on some of the events in the original series, giving fans more context from secondary characters like the consorts in the Imperial harem.
Xiaolan’s Time in The Apothecary Diaries' Story Is Not Over Yet
While the spin-off is narrated by Xiaolan, it also includesmore heartwarming scenes of Maomao, showing another side of their friendship. This additional content of Maomao and Xiaolan together will resonate emotionally with fans, especially afterThe Apothecary Diaries Season 2revealed that her friends were more important to the story than fans believed.
Furthermore, the spin-off is essential for fans since it’s the newest addition to the franchise, set to complement the light novel and manga adaptations, and it may alsoreveal what happened to Xiaolan after departing from the palaceinThe Apothecary Diaries season 2finale, where it was stated that she started working for the family of a low-ranking consort.
Nevertheless,The ApothecaryDiaries' universe keeps expanding to the delight of fans. So, the fact thatXiaolan’s Storyis available to read on the Manga Up platform for Western readers is the perfect gift for fans to enjoy in the meantime as they wait for the upcomingrelease ofThe Apothecary Diaries Season 3.
