The Apothecary Diaries Season 1 is over, and while Season 2 is in the works, its release is still a year away. For fans who can’t wait to find out what happens next, here’s where to start reading The Apothecary Diaries manga and light novel after the anime.
OLM’s anime adaptation has a clear starting point for both versions, though what makes reading the source material a bit confusing is the fact that there are four of them.
Spoiler Warning: This article includes spoilers for The Apothecary Diaries, so proceed with caution.
Which Version of Apothecary Diaries Should You Read, Explained
The Apothecary Diaries began as a web novel series that continues to get new content. On top of this original version, there are two manga adaptations and a light novel.
While the web novel is not available in English, the light novel series is published physically and is available digitally in English internationally. This version is recommended for fans who want the most detail.
Meanwhile, the first manga adaptation began in May 2017. This version is what’s recommended by many fans because it’s the one officially available in English, not to mention that the anime is closer to this story.
As for the other manga, it is titled Maomao’s Notebook and is only available in Japan. It follows the story of the light novel but with some differences in approach compared to the other manga.
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Where to Read The Apothecary Diaries Manga After the Anime?
For fans who prefer to read the manga, it is available in English in print, as well as digitally by J-Novel Club.
The final episode of The Apothecary Diaries anime covers Chapter 40. This means fans can start reading from Chapter 41 to get updated with the story.
Some fans recommend that anime-only viewers start reading from Chapter 37. That’s because the anime skips some minor parts in Chapters 37 to 40 regarding Lakan’s story.
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Where to Read The Apothecary Diaries Light Novel After the Anime?
As for The Apothecary Diaries light novel, fans can start reading from Volume 3. The first season of the anime adaptation covers the first two volumes, so getting started with the novels is straightforward.
Similar to the manga, there are some parts in the light novel skipped in the anime. Thus, some fans also recommend that anime-only viewers start with the first volume.
Meanwhile, others say that reading the first two volumes down the line would enhance the story experience.
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