Blade of the Immortal vs The Apothecary Diaries
The Apothecary Diaries has the higher audience score (8.7/10 against 7.2/10 for Blade of the Immortal). Blade of the Immortal is the older of the two (2019 against 2023). Both are animation, drama shows, so they suit a similar mood.
Blade of the Immortal
The Apothecary Diaries| Blade of the Immortal | The Apothecary Diaries | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.2/10 | ★ 8.7/10 |
| Year | 2019 | 2023 |
| Seasons | 1 | 1 |
| Genres | Animation, Drama | Animation, Drama, Mystery |
| Country | – | JP |
| Creator / director | Hiroshi Hamasaki | – |
| Main cast | Tatsuhisa Suzuki, Tomokazu Seki, Nozomu Sasaki, Houko Kuwashima, Kenjiro Tsuda | Aoi Yuuki, Takeo Otsuka, Katsuyuki Konishi |
Synopsis
Blade of the Immortal
Manji is a crass, violent samurai with a special ability: he cannot die. Cursed with immortality by the nun Yobikuni as punishment for his ruthless deeds, he has grown weary of his ageless life. The only way to lift the curse is to slay 1,000 evil men. So Manji wanders Japan, shedding the blood of the wicked on his quest to finally die.
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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