This week on Anime for Blondes, we’re recapping the heaviest episode yet... Apothecary Diaries Episode 45.

MAJOR TRIGGER WARNING: The episode we're recapping includes intense scenes and themes of abusive parenting and child death.ShiSui is taking "love and war" very literally while Maomao is putting the "bye" in bisexual. The girlies are emotionally whiplashed by the sudden tonal shift and dark themes in this episode. Becca and Ali discuss the emotional weight of the episode, while keeping it light enough to theorize about ShiSui’s true motives, and OF COURSE highlight the undeniable chemistry between her and Maomao.

We’re shook, we’re speculating, and we’re counting down the days to Jinshi in military armor next week *fingers crossed* 👀✨

💬 Comment below: Are you Team ShiMao, Team JinMao, or just emotionally confused like we are?

📺 Apothecary Diaries is now streaming on Netflix and Crunchyroll, and we’re recapping new episodes every week right here on Anime for Blondes.

Join us as we recap The Apothecary Diaries aka Kusuriya no Hitorigoto S2 E21, break down the latest mysteries, and gush over the historical fantasy romance vibes this anime brings to life.

This episode contains spoilers for the anime! Please keep manga and light novel spoilers out of the comments.

Anime for Blondes is created and produced by Becca Reagan and Alisa Patience, bringing you the ultimate female-gaze takes on anime like The Apothecary Diaries, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Solo Leveling!

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