『The Apothecary Diaries』 First Official Recipe Book 『Maomao's Concoction Book』 Sells Out Before Release & Events Announced! Author Handover Event to Commemorate Release

Maomao makes the “ice dessert” she ate with Xiaolan and Sisui for Jinshi. A book that allows you to “experience” the dishes appearing in the world of the work and new stories. This book is the first official recipe book born from the original novel of the hugely popular work “The Apothecary Diaries,” which has surpassed a cumulative total of 45 million copies in the series and is awaiting its third TV anime broadcast. It features numerous dishes that captured readers' hearts in the work, including the chocolate Maomao made at Jinshi's (Jinshi) request of “Can you make me an aphrodisiac?” and the ice dessert (ice) as a token of friendship with Xiaolan (Xiaolan) and Sisui (Sisui). Furthermore, it includes 6 new short stories written by author Natsu Hyuuga specifically for this book: “Namasu” (marinated fish), “Two-Layered Sake,” “Skewered Food,” “Sweet Potato Confectionery,” and “Braised Pork,” along with the “Cacao Confectionery” that was previously distributed as a limited bonus. Readers can enjoy a total of 6 short stories, allowing them to savor the world of “The Apothecary Diaries” with episodes available only here. It has attracted attention even before its release, and with its book publication and cover reveal, it has received increasingly enthusiastic feedback, leading to a decision for a reprint before its release. - Maomao's “Aphrodisiac” Chocolate - Friendship Ice Dessert - Yan-Yan's Chili Shrimp - Moon Essence Night Sky Jelly - Cipher Fortune Cookies - Braised Pork for the Night of the Visit - And 23 other recipes Author Handover Events to be Held in Tokyo and Osaka! To commemorate the release of “The Apothecary Diaries: Maomao's Concoction Book,” author handover events have been decided for 100 randomly selected purchasers. Limited original coasters with handwritten signatures by Natsu Hyuuga and You Makusu will be handed over by Uribou [Uriri], Natsu Hyuuga's public relations representative, and You Makusu. ■ Osaka June 13, 2026 (Sat) 15:00~ Location: MARUZEN & Junkudo Bookstore Umeda Store For details, click here ▼ https://hoshinoshoten.jp/event/kusuriyanohhitor…tomaruzenjunkudo/ ‎ ■ Tokyo June 21, 2026 (Sun) 11:00~ Location: Kinokuniya Bookstore Shinjuku Main Store For details, click here ▼ https://store.kinokuniya.co.jp/event/1777516246/ *All purchasers will receive an “Event Limited Bonus (Original Coaster).” *Only those who pre-ordered through the special website are eligible for the lottery. “The Apothecary Diaries: Maomao's Concoction Book (Recipes)” Bibliographic Information “The Apothecary Diaries: Maomao's Concoction Book (Recipes)” Release Date: May 13, 2026 (Wed) Price: 2,200 yen (tax included) Published by: Imagica Infos Sold by: Shufunotomo Co., Ltd. ISBN: 978-4-07-463444-6 Reservations are now open at bookstores nationwide and online bookstores. Animate Bonus: Senjafuda Melonbooks Bonus: Postcard Hero Party Bonus: Sticker (photo card size) Common Bonus for the Following Corporations: Trading Card Size Card Yodobashi Camera WonderGOO Group Sanyodo Shoten Group Seibunkan Shoten Group Akaya Shoten Group Yurindo Group Seven Net Shopping Rakuten Books Amazon *When using images, please include the following copyright notice. © Natsu Hyuuga / Imagica Infos Illustration: Touko Shino