The Apothecary Diaries Art Book

Art Book

Japanese
English

Japanese

薬屋のひとりごと画集

Romaji

Kusuriya no Hitorigoto Gashū

Trans. Title

Pharmacist's Soliloquy Art Book

English

The Apothecary Diaries Art Book

Cover Character(s)
Maomao, Maomao the Cat

Release Info

Format

Art Book

Release (JP)

January 31, 2024

ISBN (JP)

ISBN-13：ISBN 978-4-07-456898-7
ISBN-10：ISBN 4-07-456898-5

Pages (JP)

160

Release (EN)

Digital：-
Print：May 20, 2025 (Square Enix)

ISBN (EN)

ISBN-13：ISBN 978-1-64-609348-9
ISBN-10：ISBN 1-64609-348-8

"The Apothecary Diaries Art Book" ( 薬屋のひとりごと画集, Kusuriya no Hitorigoto Gashū ) is the first and only art book of the The Apothecary Diaries light novel series illustrated by Touko Shino. It was first published in Japan on January 31, 2024 by Shufunotomo, and the English edition is set to be published on May 20, 2025 by Square Enix, with preorders starting on August 20, 2024.

Blurb[]

Shufunotomo Edition[]

(Translated with Google Translate and edited for accuracy)

The novel "The Apothecary Diaries" (Hero Bunko) by Natsu Hyūga and Touko Shino is now available in its first artbook! The cover is a new design! There are also new color illustrations exclusive to the artbook! In addition to the cover art, frontispieces, and illustrations from the past 14 volumes, it contains over 300 beautiful artworks drawn specifically for events and merchandise! The rough designs of characters such as Maomao, Jinshi, Gyokuyou, and Gaoshun are also revealed for the first time! This is a long-awaited volume of 160 pages in B5 format that fans of "The Apothecary Diaries" have been waiting for.

Square Enix Edition[]

Experience all the gorgeous art from the first fourteen volumes of the best-selling The Apothecary Diaries light novel series!

Get immersed in the historical setting and intriguing characters of The Apothecary Diaries, the original light novel series that inspired the hit manga and anime! This jacketed, hardcover volume includes more than 300 lavish pieces of art from light novel illustrator Touko Shino. In addition to every illustration from the light novel series, this collection includes previously unpublished character designs, promotional and exclusive art, and an interview with Shino. Every turn of a page delves deeper into the world of this enthralling series!