Kusuriya no Hitorigoto: Maomao & Jinshi Debut as American Animation-Style Deformed Figures with “PalVerse Pale.”

Kusuriya no Hitorigoto is an immensely popular mystery-solving entertainment series that has captivated audiences with its unique setting in the imperial court’s rear palace. The story follows a young girl, Maomao, who serves as a “poison taster” and skillfully unravels various perplexing cases. The series has achieved massive success, with cumulative sales exceeding 40 million copies.

The second season, which aired from January 2025, was a phenomenal hit, consistently ranking among the top titles on various streaming platforms. It notably dominated the “ABEMA 2025 First Half Anime Ranking,” securing the prestigious number one spot across all categories: the Overall Anime Playback Ranking, the New Anime Playback Ranking, and the Generational Anime Playback Rankings for teens, 20s, and 30s and above.

Its widespread appeal was further cemented by winning the Grand Prize at the “TikTok First Half Trend Awards 2025,” demonstrating its ability to charm audiences of all ages. The series also enjoys immense popularity overseas; on Crunchroll, a leading North American anime streaming service, it proudly claimed the number one position in the April 2025 quarterly rankings, impressively surpassing numerous battle-focused anime titles.

As the TV anime celebrated its second anniversary on October 22, the thrilling announcement of a third TV anime season and a theatrical film adaptation sent social media into a frenzy, with the news instantly trending. This has fueled immense anticipation and excitement for the future developments of the beloved series.

Introducing PalVerse Palé. Figures

“PalVerse Palé.” is a spin-off brand of “PalVerse,” a popular deformed figure line concept that invites collectors to discover “a new world in the palm of your hand.”