Lovely anime Sherlock series The Apothecary Diaries is getting a PC game spin-off, with Maomao chasing down another court conspiracy
Terrible news, folks, it's time for another episode of "Edwin secretly watches a lot of anime and has bad anime opinions". Although I don't know how anybody could reasonably disagree with my affection for The Apothecary Diaries. It's kind of a Sherlock Holmes story, if Sherlock Holmes were a young female alchemist in a world broadly inspired by Tang Dynasty-era China. Read more
The Apothecary Diaries, an anime series about a young female alchemist named Maomao who works in the Forbidden Palace as a servant and serves as the unofficial forensic pathologist, is getting a PC game spin-off titled The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother. Maomao, played by Edwin, finds herself investigating mysterious phenomena and conspiracies across the palace, pleasure district, and capital city in this new game.
The game, developed by Koei Tecmo, is set to be released in early 2027. Players will explore various locations, interview characters, and gather evidence to solve the case, aiming to uncover the truth behind a secret that could potentially destroy the imperial court. The game is conceptualized by manga author Hyuganatsu, who has not been involved in writing the dialogue, ensuring the game retains the look and direction of the anime adaptation.
Players may have concerns about making incorrect deductions, fearing it could negatively impact Maomao's portrayal, but can rest assured that the game promises an engaging, open-ended gameplay experience.
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