The Apothecary Diaries Gets New Mystery Game for Consoles, PC
The announcement gives The Apothecary Diaries a console and PC game adaptation that puts players in Maomao's investigative role, expanding the franchise beyond its anime and film releases.
Reporting from 1 source: Anime News Network.
Koei Tecmo announced The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother, a new mystery game based on the light novel series, during the Nintendo Direct livestream on September 9. The game launches for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam in early 2027. Players control Maomao as she explores, compounds, and investigates to solve mysteries.
The announcement came through a trailer that Koei Tecmo streamed after the Nintendo Direct livestream on Wednesday. The game is described as a mystery title where players control Maomao as she explores, compounds, and investigates to solve cases.
The story centers on strange phenomena and conspiracies causing chaos in the rear palace, the red-light district, and the capital's streets. Maomao must use her intelligence and knowledge to uncover the truth behind the False Imperial Brother before it destroys the imperial court.
The Apothecary Diaries began as a web novel in October 2011, with the print edition following in August 2014. The franchise currently spans a manga adaptation, a television anime that will air its third season starting October 2, and an anime film opening in theaters on December 11.
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