Square Enix to Publish ‘The Apothecary Diaries’ Light Novel Series in 2024

While most well known as a video game development and publishing house, Square Enix also dabbles in the publishing space. As part of their Square Enix Book imprints, the company has confirmed that the first English-language print editions of The Apothecary Diaries, the light novel written by Natsu Hyuuga and featuring illustrations by Touko Shino.

Volume 1 will be released in May 2024, and shall feature full-color art inserts and black-and-white illustrations throughout. According to Square Enix, these are “collectors’ quality trade paperback editions’, and feature translations produced in collaboration with J-Novel Club. This news closely preludes the Japanese broadcast of the TV anime adaptation, airing on Japanese television and CrunchyRoll from tomorrow.

Can’t wait until May? Volumes 1 through 9 of the manga series, adapted from the original light novel, are currently available in English from the Square Enix Manga imprint in both print and digital editions.

About The Apothecary Diaries

A palace servant with training in herbal medicine is promoted up the ranks to food taster…and right into the thick of imperial intrigue in this enthralling period mystery series!

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