The Apothecary Diaries Artist Nekokurage Discovers Brain Aneurysm

Nekokurage, the artist behind The Apothecary Diaries manga, has revealed that he has a brain aneurysm. Despite this setback, Nekokurage remains dedicated to his work and hopes for a positive outcome. Find out more about the artist’s health update and the success of The Apothecary Diaries series.

The Apothecary Diaries Artist Nekokurage Discovers Brain Aneurysm

Nekokurage, the artist behind The Apothecary Diaries manga, recently shared some concerning news with fans. After experiencing persistent headaches, doctors discovered that he has a brain aneurysm. Nekokurage reassured fans that the aneurysm does not pose an immediate threat and that he is doing fine. However, he hopes that it doesn’t rupture or grow larger in the future.

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Despite this health setback, Nekokurage has had some recent reasons to celebrate. The second season of The Apothecary Diaries anime was announced, much to the delight of fans. Additionally, the manga series has surpassed 33 million copies in circulation, with 16 million of those being for the Square Enix version. Nekokurage shared some celebratory artwork featuring a dancing Maomao, the protagonist of The Apothecary Diaries.

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The Success of The Apothecary Diaries Series

The Apothecary Diaries manga has been a huge success, with the recent anime adaptation receiving high praise from fans. It is currently ranked #18 on MyAnimeList with a score of 8.93. The series also performed well in Anime Corner’s Best Mystery and Suspense Anime of 2023 Rankings. Fans can now enjoy the newly released soundtrack, which features 77 songs composed by Satoru Kosaki, Kevin Penkin, and Alisa Okehazama.

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The manga series is licensed by Square Enix for North America. It follows the story of Maomao, a young woman skilled in herbal medicine who is forced to work as a servant in the inner palace. However, her life takes a turn when she uses her knowledge to break a curse affecting the imperial heirs. This catches the attention of the handsome eunuch Jinshi, and Maomao is promoted to attendant food taster. But Jinshi has other plans for her, and soon Maomao finds herself brewing potions and solving mysteries.

Nekokurage’s Dedication and Ongoing Work

Despite facing a health challenge, Nekokurage remains dedicated to his work on The Apothecary Diaries manga. Fans can continue to support him and enjoy the ongoing story of Maomao’s adventures in the imperial palace.