The Apothecary Diaries Episode 18: Lakan
Manga volume 29-30
Canon/HIGH
OSHIMETER
9.8
13 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
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OSHIMETER
9.8
13 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
shaelby
VerifiedSuch a drastic change from the last episode, was hit in the face with all of this tension and drama. Who’d knew the guy was the dad, but does MaoMao know? How did she know? How did Jinshi know too? These questions keeps me going. Also, the MaoMao jumpscare really shook me. Suddenly there’s a resurrection medicine too? Things are getting really out of hand. Also, what’s really Jinshi’s identity?
8/10
8/10
stellanuit_temi
VerifiedThe weird man Lakan and the secret of the annex in the Verdigris House, two mysteries tied to Maomao starts to get unraveled after Jinshi asks her an unpleasant question. But nothing in Apothecary Diaries is as simple as it seems and all can very well be like pieces in a board.
helmyherlambang
VerifiedThat Lakan guy is a complete asshole. Gosh, can't believe I actually think of him as the 'Moriarty' of Mao. He's so much worse. What a jerk.
verakristinalou
VerifiedA lore heavy episode that tells us a lot about Maomao's past and her relationship with Lakan. Great narration and delivery of the informations that was deliverd with great soundtrack that gave it an appopriate vibe. The snapshot of Maomao is bone chilling with great delivery.
haleyjschwartz
VerifiedWow! What a plot twist! I loved learning more about Maomao's past. The way it is presented allows the watcher to deduce it themselves, and I think that is so much more intriguing than just telling us. After these revelations, I'm excited to see where things go from here!
chachi06
VerifiedThe story starts to feel more connected here. Maomao ties things together with her usual calm logic, and Jinshi helps keep everything engaging. It’s satisfying to see things come together.
southeaststillness
VerifiedThis episode really highlights how even small details can matter. I love how nothing feels like filler, everything has a purpose. Maomao’s curiosity continues to carry the story in such a natural way. The standout moment is when she fixates on a seemingly minor detail that others dismiss—it’s such a blink-and-you-miss-it kind of thing. But that’s exactly what makes it satisfying when it clicks later. It’s very “this is why she’s built different.”
amonkeydluffy
That shocked me literally mindblown, that sneaky guy Lakan was actually her father. That's the reason why he was eyeing Maomao from previous episodes. And now I get to see her mother, she was indeed a beauty, Maomao inherited that. Suirei is giving me a suspiscious vibe!
kuringkuring
back at the Verdigris House and the annex visit raises more questions than answers. the ep title is Lakan but he barely shows up lol. what we do get though quietly confirms something fans have been speculating on for a while
peanuts
Hearing old courtesan's story was heartbreaking. Maomao is such a kind Lady! But that quick, fast paced-reaction Maomao gave to Jinshi while telling about Lakan was total horror💀
goyaljonesh06
Lakan is literally the final boss of awkward dads, and Maomao’s pure disgust whenever he’s mentioned is same as me man really my reaction as well. But Maomao is really too smart for the palace really.
fahmi12
janzzzzzzzzzzzzz
EPISODE CONTEXT
Positioned at the three-quarter mark of the season, Episode 18 arrives after Maomao and Jinshi's city excursion in Episode 17 and uses the separation that follows as an opportunity to shift focus entirely to Maomao's personal world. This reflective interlude serves as a critical bridge episode, deepening the audience's understanding of key character dynamics before the series pivots back toward the escalating palace intrigue that will define its final stretch.
QUICK TAKES
shaelby
VerifiedSuch a drastic change from the last episode, was hit in the face with all of this tension and drama. Who’d knew the guy was the dad, but does MaoMao know? How did she know? How did Jinshi know too? These questions keeps me going. Also, the MaoMao jumpscare really shook me. Suddenly there’s a resurrection medicine too? Things are getting really out of hand. Also, what’s really Jinshi’s identity?
8/10
8/10
stellanuit_temi
VerifiedThe weird man Lakan and the secret of the annex in the Verdigris House, two mysteries tied to Maomao starts to get unraveled after Jinshi asks her an unpleasant question. But nothing in Apothecary Diaries is as simple as it seems and all can very well be like pieces in a board.
helmyherlambang
VerifiedThat Lakan guy is a complete asshole. Gosh, can't believe I actually think of him as the 'Moriarty' of Mao. He's so much worse. What a jerk.
verakristinalou
VerifiedA lore heavy episode that tells us a lot about Maomao's past and her relationship with Lakan. Great narration and delivery of the informations that was deliverd with great soundtrack that gave it an appopriate vibe. The snapshot of Maomao is bone chilling with great delivery.
haleyjschwartz
VerifiedWow! What a plot twist! I loved learning more about Maomao's past. The way it is presented allows the watcher to deduce it themselves, and I think that is so much more intriguing than just telling us. After these revelations, I'm excited to see where things go from here!
chachi06
VerifiedThe story starts to feel more connected here. Maomao ties things together with her usual calm logic, and Jinshi helps keep everything engaging. It’s satisfying to see things come together.
southeaststillness
VerifiedThis episode really highlights how even small details can matter. I love how nothing feels like filler, everything has a purpose. Maomao’s curiosity continues to carry the story in such a natural way. The standout moment is when she fixates on a seemingly minor detail that others dismiss—it’s such a blink-and-you-miss-it kind of thing. But that’s exactly what makes it satisfying when it clicks later. It’s very “this is why she’s built different.”
amonkeydluffy
That shocked me literally mindblown, that sneaky guy Lakan was actually her father. That's the reason why he was eyeing Maomao from previous episodes. And now I get to see her mother, she was indeed a beauty, Maomao inherited that. Suirei is giving me a suspiscious vibe!
kuringkuring
back at the Verdigris House and the annex visit raises more questions than answers. the ep title is Lakan but he barely shows up lol. what we do get though quietly confirms something fans have been speculating on for a while
peanuts
Hearing old courtesan's story was heartbreaking. Maomao is such a kind Lady! But that quick, fast paced-reaction Maomao gave to Jinshi while telling about Lakan was total horror💀
goyaljonesh06
Lakan is literally the final boss of awkward dads, and Maomao’s pure disgust whenever he’s mentioned is same as me man really my reaction as well. But Maomao is really too smart for the palace really.
fahmi12
janzzzzzzzzzzzzz
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