Ascendance of a Bookworm vs The Apothecary Diaries
The Apothecary Diaries has the higher audience score (8.7/10 against 8.1/10 for Ascendance of a Bookworm). Ascendance of a Bookworm is the older of the two (2019 against 2023). Both are animation, drama shows, so they suit a similar mood.
Ascendance of a Bookworm
The Apothecary Diaries| Ascendance of a Bookworm | The Apothecary Diaries | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.1/10 | ★ 8.7/10 |
| Year | 2019 | 2023 |
| Seasons | 2 | 1 |
| Genres | Animation, Drama | Animation, Drama, Mystery |
| Country | JP | JP |
| Creator / director | – | – |
| Main cast | Fumiko Orikasa, Yuuichirou Umehara, Nao Toyama, Yuka Iguchi, Asami Seto | Aoi Yuuki, Takeo Otsuka, Katsuyuki Konishi |
Synopsis
Ascendance of a Bookworm
When a sickly young girl suddenly becomes obsessed with inventing new things, her family and friends are all puzzled. "What has gotten into Myne?" they wondered, never dreaming that the answer is not a "What" but a "Who": Urano Motosu, a book-loving apprentice librarian who died in an earthquake in Tokyo who somehow found herself in Myne's body! And since Myne's world is still in a medieval stage, where books can only be owned by the elite, the…
The Apothecary Diaries
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!
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