The Apothecary Diaries: Palace Chronicles Available Now

One of the biggest breakout hits in anime over the past couple of years is The Apothecary Diaries. Starting life as a series of light novels, it went on to be adapted into an anime series that debuted in 2023. The series went on to win several awards at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards this year, including Best Main Character and Best Drama. Fans are now eagerly awaiting the third season, coming this autumn, and the franchise's first feature film also due this year. But to keep them busy until then the series is getting its first video game: The Apothecary Diaries: The Palace Chronicles.

The game puts you in the shoes of main character Maomao, who was kidnapped and sold to the palace. Quickly promoted as a lady-in-waiting, she uses her skills as an apothecary to solve mysteries and help people out.

In the game, follow Maomao as she navigates the Imperial Court and pleasure district, solving mysterious incidents one after another. Use her apothecary abilities and carefully prepared medicines to help crack cases while advancing through each stage.

The game also features an original "Medical Office" system where you can use in-game items to upgrade and develop your facilities. Strategic planning around item collection and facility enhancement lets you create your own unique management style for deep, rewarding progression.

The game allows you to collaborate with beloved male characters from the anime- including Jinshi and Gaoshun, to collect herbs. Cultivate the herbs you gather into superior materials, then cooperate with other players to create concoctions and earn exciting rewards.

Female characters, including Xiaolan and Yinghua, can become your allies. They liven up the Medical Office by gifting items and developing skills. Work alongside your allies to grow and enhance the Medical Office. Note that the character of Xiaolan is available for a limited time only.

The Palace Chronicles is available exclusively on G123, Japan's leading browser-based game service. This means that not only is it free-to-play but can be played on desktop PC, smartphone or tablet, with no need for downloads or software.

You can check out the game for yourself right here, and find more anime browser games from G123 here.