I love that for them, for me, and for every other reader blessed with this story. Seriously, I am so impressed that this kind of premise - where one woman is superior than the other and men fall in love with that OR the women become enemies out of petty jealousy - has not only allied the 2 female characters with one another, but also made them both leads, developed them in their own ways, AND made them empathise/learn from each other. I live for these kinds of stories!!
(Btw anyone looking for similar female characters and relationships in similar settings, I would recommend 'Ebony' and, to a lesser extent, 'Surviving as the Hero's Wife' and 'Beware of the Villainess!' - all of them are good though)
Although it has the premise of the typical isekai/reincarnation type story, it is so much better than I could have hoped for! I love how the characters are treated with respect and intelligence (what a rarity!) and that it actually has a well thought out plot outside of romance. Speaking of which, you can feel that there's romance in this but the way it's developed is so wonderfully subtle and realistic (that I was honestly in shock). My favourite aspect is probably how excellent the female characterisation is - the commentary on sexism and misogyny, the women supporting each other, and of course our feminist Duke in shining armour (such a refreshing male lead).
Now I don't know what to read next because Ebony has set the bar quite high...
Try Emperor and the Female Knight
Thanks! It was on my to read list anyway, but good know it's similarly good ^^
Oh this would make SUCH a good anime...they can have so much fun with Maomao's eccentricities and expressions, and there's great stuff to work with in terms of creating atmosphere with historical mysteries and poison/herb lore. The art too is so nice, I'd love to see it in animation soooo much!!!
Here's a tiny trailer of the other manga version with Maomao and Jinshi's voiceovers to make it all the more tantalising~ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZbIf_JUX50
MY THOUGHTS EXACTLY! their expressions are so dynamic and fluid (if that makes sense)
these types of styles are my cup of tea ╰(⸝⸝⸝´꒳`⸝⸝⸝)╯
If this becomes an anime dude I would legit cry it’s such an AWESOME MAGA
It was so wholesome, interesting, and funny... I used to watch it over dinner every week. I really hope the manga gets translated because I'd love to follow the story and learn more fishing tips!
NOOO 20+ chapters is too many!!! And it's right after the anime ends. ( ºΔº )/
Does anyone know where to read ch. 31-52 by any chance?
I always always always have so many damn feelings when reading this manga that I never have any words to express them by the end of it...
ヾ( T﹏T )ﾉ~
PSA for anyone interested in the web novel version: you can read it at https://creativenovels.com/novel/kusuriya-no-hitorigoto/
The manga right now is just before volume 3 begins, but I'd honestly recommend reading vol.2 for a smooth transition into the story. (Or just from the start for the fun of it!)
Thanks for the link!
At first I was taken by surprise at the crazy ass marathon - but then the rap chapter killed me lmaoo! It reminds me of My Heavenly Hockey Club (Morinaga Ai) which was similarly random and hilarious. A fun read, wish it was longer!