B: The Beginning vs The Apothecary Diaries
The Apothecary Diaries has the higher audience score (8.7/10 against 7.7/10 for B: The Beginning). B: The Beginning is the older of the two (2018 against 2023). Both are animation, drama, mystery shows, so they suit a similar mood.
B: The Beginning
The Apothecary Diaries| B: The Beginning | The Apothecary Diaries | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.7/10 | ★ 8.7/10 |
| Year | 2018 | 2023 |
| Seasons | 2 | 1 |
| Genres | Animation, Crime, Drama, Mystery | Animation, Drama, Mystery |
| Country | – | JP |
| Creator / director | – | – |
| Main cast | Asami Seto, Hiroaki Hirata, Yuki Kaji | Aoi Yuuki, Takeo Otsuka, Katsuyuki Konishi |
Synopsis
B: The Beginning
Genius investigator Keith Flick rejoins the royal police force just as serial killer "B" emerges. Mysterious youth Koku may be an ally, or a target.
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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