Inheritance Detective vs The Apothecary Diaries
The Apothecary Diaries has the higher audience score (8.7/10 against 7.4/10 for Inheritance Detective). The Apothecary Diaries is the older of the two (2023 against 2025). Both are drama, mystery shows, so they suit a similar mood.
Inheritance Detective
The Apothecary Diaries| Inheritance Detective | The Apothecary Diaries | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.4/10 | ★ 8.7/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Seasons | 1 | 1 |
| Genres | Drama, Mystery | Animation, Drama, Mystery |
| Country | – | JP |
| Creator / director | Makoto Naganuma, Shintaro Sugawara | – |
| Main cast | Masaya Katō, Takahiro Miura, Kiyohiko Shibukawa, Hiyori Sakurada, Eiji Akaso | Aoi Yuuki, Takeo Otsuka, Katsuyuki Konishi |
Synopsis
Inheritance Detective
Haie takes care of inheritance issues. He closes estate disputes and exposes questionable heirs — all while respecting the wishes of the dead.
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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