The Apothecary Diarieshas become an instant phenomenon, growing in popularity every week and ranking as one of the best anime of Spring 2025. However,The Apothecary Diaries’franchise isn’t content with just winning over fans with the anime, going viral once again thanks to a stunning new event that hasbrought Maomao and Jinshito life, proving why a live-action adaptation will be a bigger hit.
Some live-action adaptations of popular anime franchises have become a resounding success, likeOne Piece. While this makes sense as to why they seem like a good business opportunity, many fans are still discouraged by this type of production. Yet,The Apothecary Diarieshas just been confirmed as one of those animes that would makean excellent live-action adaptation.
Maomao and Jinshi From The Apothecary Diaries Come to Life in a New Event
Maomao and Jinshi Have Never Looked Better
The X user @lofutyan shared several pictures featuring the actors playing Maomao and Jinshi in the event collaboration betweenThe Apothecary Diariesand Universal Studios Japan. The event that started on June 08, 2025,masterfully captures the essence ofThe Apothecary Diaries' characters, having all the makings of becoming the next anime fans' obsession.
The Universal Studios' actorshave captivated fans on the social platform, garnering over 1 million in a couple of days, who praised their similarity to the original characters. From Maomao’s amusing expressions to Jinshi’s unique charm and even the large height gap between the couple. As a result, it’s evident that a live-action adaptation ofThe Apothecary Diaries will have a great reception among the anime community.
Why The Apothecary Diaries Will Make a Great Live-Action
The Apothecary Diaries' Story Is all About the Characters
Even though many live actions had poor results in the past, likeDragon Ball EvolutionorDeath Note, some franchises have been successfully adapted in recent years,likeOshi no Ko. Likewise, due toThe Apothecary Diaries' biggest trait being its engaging court mysteries and slow-burn romance without fantastic powers or battles, it would be very effective with live-action actors.
Although a live-action adaptation ofThe Apothecary Diarieswould require a complex production with a lot of research to perfectly transmit the setting of the novel, from the costumes to the palace scenery, other historical live-action adaptations have been able to convey their periods with great realism, likeRurouni Kenshin.
Furthermore, the popularity ofThe Apothecary Diariesin Japan will allow a live-action adaptation to have the necessary budget for a quality production. However, the most important part that will guarantee the success of a live-action adaptation is the chemistry of Maomao and Jinshi’s actors. Nevertheless, it’s clear that,if adapted into live-action,The Apothecary Diarieswill be able to convince the audiencefrom the very beginning.
