Warning: Very Minor Spoilers for The Apothecary Diaries light novels!!

The Apothecary Diaries has no shortage of mysterious figures and political intrigue, but fans of the light novel and manga have been eagerly waiting for one pivotal character to step into the anime spotlight. That moment has finally arrived, because Rikuson is making his debut, and his appearance is set to shake things up in a big way. Viewers familiar with the original source material know this isn’t just another side character. Rikuson brings with him not only a tangled personal history but deep ties to several key figures, including Maomao and Lakan.

Rikuson’s arrival in the anime could not be more timely. As tensions escalate in the Western Capital and Maomao finds herself in increasing danger, it is Rikuson w

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