Is The Apothecary Diaries appropriate for children?

# The Apothecary Diaries - Parent Guide This anime mystery-drama follows a young woman navigating palace intrigue after being sold into servitude. While rated TV-14, it contains moderate violence, mild language, and some mild sexual content. The complex plot and historical setting work best for mature teens who enjoy mystery shows; younger children may find it slow-paced and confusing.

What age is The Apothecary Diaries suitable for?

Our verdict for The Apothecary Diaries is: Use caution. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is The Apothecary Diaries safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Moderate

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Mild

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this TV show

Type

TV Show

Released

2023

Rating

TV-14

Genre

Animation, Drama, Mystery

Synopsis

Maomao lived a peaceful life with her apothecary father. Until one day, she's sold as a lowly servant to the emperor's palace. But she wasn't meant for a compliant life among royalty. So when imperial heirs fall ill, she decides to step in and find a cure! This catches the eye of Jinshi, a handsome palace official who promotes her. Now, she's making a name for herself solving medical mysteries!

Cast

Aoi Yuuki

Maomao (voice)

Takeo Otsuka

Jinshi (voice)

Katsuyuki Konishi

Gaoshun (voice)

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

High stimulus

This is a TV-14 drama anime with complex storytelling, mystery elements, and standard modern animation pacing that is not designed for infants or toddlers and contains mature themes.

Stimulus rating reflects pacing, visual complexity, and sensory intensity — factors associated with attention development in children under 3. Learn more

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

With parent

Ages 13+

Yes

Where to watch

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Generally safe

Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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