A free marathon streaming event featuring all 48 episodes of the TV anime *Kusuriya no Hitorigoto* (also known as *The Apothecary Diaries*), including fan-favorite moments like Renshi-sama’s “neck bite” and Maomao’s iconic “Kore, doku desu” (“This is poison!”) scene, has been announced. Fans will be able to watch it on ABEMA from September 22nd to 24th, 2025.
TV anime *Kusuriya no Hitorigoto* (also known as *The Apothecary Diaries*) will have all 48 of its episodes streamed for free. ABEMA will host the stream for three days, from September 22nd to 24th, on the ABEMA Anime 2 Channel.
*Kusuriya no Hitorigoto* is a TV anime based on Hyuuga Natsu’s novel of the same name. Set in the imperial rear palace, the story follows Maomao, a young apothecary who unexpectedly finds herself becoming a taster for the imperial family. Using her extensive and unconventional knowledge of poisons and medicines, she adeptly solves various complex and mysterious incidents that occur within the palace walls.
The series has also seen great success in its manga adaptations, which are serialized in *Big Gangan* and *Sunday GX*. These adaptations have collectively surpassed an impressive 40 million copies in circulation, a testament to the series’ widespread popularity.
The TV anime’s first season premiered in October 2023, followed by its second season in January 2025, with both seasons airing for two consecutive cours. The production of a sequel has already been confirmed, indicating that the series’ fame and appeal are continuing to expand globally.
This special free marathon streaming event on ABEMA will feature all episodes. The first season will be broadcast on September 22nd and 23rd, while the second season will air on September 23rd and 24th, both on the ABEMA Anime 2 Channel. Furthermore, all episodes will be available for free viewing for one week after their broadcast. This is a fantastic opportunity to revisit past episodes and get ready for the upcoming sequel!
TV Anime *Kusuriya no Hitorigoto* Full Episode Free Marathon Broadcast Overview
・First Season (All 24 episodes) Free Marathon Broadcast
Broadcast Dates: September 22nd, 2025 (Monday) 1:30 AM JST ～, September 23rd, 2025 (Tuesday/Holiday) 1:30 PM JST ～
・Second Season (All 24 episodes) Free Marathon Broadcast
Broadcast Dates: September 23rd, 2025 (Tuesday/Holiday) 1:30 AM JST ～, September 24th, 2025 (Wednesday) 1:30 PM JST ～
Broadcast Channel: All on ABEMA Anime 2 Channel
*All broadcasted episodes will be available for free viewing for one week after their initial broadcast.
(C) Hyuuga Natsu・Imagica Infos／”*Kusuriya no Hitorigoto*” Production Committee
By Takahashi Katsunori
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