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The Apothecary Diaries VAs Share Techniques Behind Maomao’s Feline Detachment and Shisui’s Warmth

An undated third season is on the horizon after Seasons 1 and 2 fueled a global streaming surge

Overview

  • At Anime Expo, Aoi Yuki detailed using her personal feline traits to embody Maomao’s intense focus and calculated indifference.
  • Asami Seto revealed the difficulty of voicing Shisui’s cheerful façade over a bed of hidden deceptions in interactions with Maomao.
  • The actors described the contrasting cat and tanuki personality archetypes as central to their performance chemistry in shared scenes.
  • Yuki confirmed that Season 2 preserved Maomao and Jinshi’s slow-burning relationship dynamic as a deliberate creative choice.
  • A third season was announced after the recent finale but remains without a release date as Seasons 1 and 2 continue streaming worldwide.