The Apothecary Diaries vs The World Is Dancing
The Apothecary Diaries has the higher audience score (8.7/10 against 7/10 for The World Is Dancing). The Apothecary Diaries is the older of the two (2023 against 2026). Both are animation, drama shows, so they suit a similar mood. Both feature Katsuyuki Konishi.
The Apothecary Diaries
The World Is Dancing| The Apothecary Diaries | The World Is Dancing | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.7/10 | ★ 7.0/10 |
| Year | 2023 | 2026 |
| Seasons | 1 | 1 |
| Genres | Animation, Drama, Mystery | Animation, Drama |
| Country | JP | – |
| Creator / director | – | – |
| Main cast | Aoi Yuuki, Takeo Otsuka, Katsuyuki Konishi | Maaya Uchida, Katsuyuki Konishi, Takahiro Sakurai, Romi Park, Yumiri Hanamori |
Synopsis
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!
The World Is Dancing
In 1374, amid the turmoil of the Northern and Southern Courts' long running conflict, a boy named Oniyasha is born into a family of sarugaku theater performers. He spends his days in a kind of quiet gloom, haunted by a simple but persistent question: Why do people dance? Then, one day, he witnesses a dance that he feels to be “good”—and everything begins to change. This is the story of the beautiful young boy who would one day shape the art of…
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