Is It Based on a Book?
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TV series · 2023

Is The Apothecary Diaries based on a book?

Quick answer

Yes. The Apothecary Diaries is based on the book series The Apothecary Diaries by Hyuganatsu (2014).

The TV series premiered in 2023.

The book series behind The Apothecary Diaries

The Apothecary Diaries

Book series by Hyuganatsu · first published 2014 · drama fiction, mystery fiction, romantic fiction

Japanese light novel series.

The Apothecary Diaries: books in order

  1. The Apothecary Diaries, Volume 1 (2014)
  2. The Apothecary Diaries, Volume 2 (2015)
  3. The Apothecary Diaries, Volume 3 (2015)
  4. The Apothecary Diaries, Volume 4 (2015)
  5. The Apothecary Diaries, Volume 5 (2016)
  6. The Apothecary Diaries, Volume 6 (2016)
  7. The Apothecary Diaries, Volume 7 (2018)
  8. The Apothecary Diaries, Volume 8 (2019)
  9. The Apothecary Diaries, Volume 9 (2020)
  10. The Apothecary Diaries, Volume 10 (2021)
  11. The Apothecary Diaries, Volume 11 (2021)
  12. The Apothecary Diaries, Volume 12 (2022)
  13. The Apothecary Diaries, Volume 13 (2023)
  14. The Apothecary Diaries, Volume 14 (2023)
  15. The Apothecary Diaries, Volume 15 (2024)
  16. The Apothecary Diaries, Volume 16 (2025)

Common questions

Is The Apothecary Diaries based on a book?

Yes. The Apothecary Diaries is based on the book series The Apothecary Diaries by Hyuganatsu (2014).

Who wrote the book The Apothecary Diaries is based on?

The Apothecary Diaries was written by Hyuganatsu and first published in 2014.

Should I read the book before watching?

Start with The Apothecary Diaries, Volume 1, book 1 of The Apothecary Diaries. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.

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