The director Norihiro Naganumaresponsible for the anime adaptation of 'The Apothecary's Diaries'(Kusuriya no Hitorigoto), recently shared in an interview with Crunchyroll some details about the highly anticipated second season of the series. During his appearance on The Anime Effect podcast Naganuma talked about what fans can expect from the new editionanticipating that the story will delve deeper into some of the mysteries raised during the first season.

According to Naganuma, the second season will continue to explore and develop many of the puzzles introduced previously. “There will be more developments, the story will get even bigger“commented the director, adding that”There are many mysteries from the first season that will become even more complicated before they are solved.“. Fans will also be able to enjoy an evolution in the relationship between the characters Jinshi and Maomao, which, according to Naganuma, “They will work and grow together throughout the story.“.

The director also mentioned the introduction of new characters in this second season, which will allow the viewer to discover new dynamics and surprises in the plot. Naganuma expressed his gratitude to the fans of the series, saying: “To all the fans who are watching, thank you for supporting 'The Apothecary Diaries'. We will do our best to make season 2 great.“.

Before offering these previews of the new season, Naganuma also spoke about his journey in the anime industry and the challenges he faced as a director. “When I finally got the opportunity to be a director, I wasn't sure what or how to express my ideas.“, he confessed. However, his work on 'The Ancient Magician's Bride' marked a milestone in his career, allowing him to reflect on what it means to be a good director.”It took me three or four years to reflect on how to improve“he explained.

In addition to directing, Naganuma was responsible for the series composition and storyboards for 'Diários do Apothecary', and spoke about how he managed to adapt the essential elements of the original novel to the animated format. “We strive to retain the best elements of the original novel and accurately translate them into animation.“, he commented, adding that they also bet on incorporating colors and sound elements that were not present in the original work. He also mentioned that the novel's author, Natsu Hyuga, trusted him completely throughout the adaptation process and confessed that she was “the number one fan of the animated series.”

The second season of 'Diários do Boticário' is scheduled to premiere in 2025and fans are already anticipating how new mysteries and relationships will unfold in this fascinating world of intrigue and medicine.

Source: Crunchy Roll

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