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Fall 2023 is upon us, and we’re anticipating several returns for anime series with second and third seasons! From another serving of the global hit Spy x Family to the long-awaited adaptation of the beloved series like Pluto, here’s a quick sampling of what to expect from the highly anticipated series making their way to our television screens this month!
The Apothecary Diaries
Premiere Date: October 21, 2023, on Crunchyroll Premise: 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! What to Expect: I have written about the superb manga adaptation and even made sure to bring about my reaction to the trailer for the anime when it first dropped. I am calling it now, The Apothecary Diaries is going to be one of Fall 2023 Anime’s biggest hits. It has everything: some romance, some intrigue, some palace politics, and a lot of funny moments of different characters clashing and having to work together. Crunchyroll has confirmed that the adaptation of Natsu Hyuga’s novel series that…
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Carrie McClain is writer, editor and media scholar. Other times she's known as a Starfleet Communications Officer, Comics Auntie, and Golden Saucer Frequenter. Nowadays you can usually find her avoiding Truck-kun and forgetting her magical…
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