Coroner's Diary vs The Apothecary Diaries
Coroner's Diary has the higher audience score (8.9/10 against 8.7/10 for The Apothecary Diaries). The Apothecary Diaries is the older of the two (2023 against 2025). Both are drama, mystery shows, so they suit a similar mood.
Coroner's Diary
The Apothecary Diaries| Coroner's Diary | The Apothecary Diaries | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.9/10 | ★ 8.7/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Seasons | 1 | 1 |
| Genres | Drama, Mystery | Animation, Drama, Mystery |
| Country | CN | JP |
| Creator / director | Lee Wai Chu | – |
| Main cast | Hu Yiyao, Tien Niu, Li Landi, Ao Ruipeng, Yu Chengen | Aoi Yuuki, Takeo Otsuka, Katsuyuki Konishi |
Synopsis
Coroner's Diary
Shen Wan, the daughter of the minister of Dali Temple, relied on her superb medical and forensic skills to join hands with Prince Yan Chi to solve unsolved cases and find the real culprit in order to vindicate her father.
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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