Episode 40 of the anime surprised with an unexpected twist that unleashed an avalanche of comments on ABEMA.
The most recent episode of the anime Kusuriya no Hitorigoto (The Memoirs of the Apothecary) left the audience breathless. During the broadcast of episode 40 (corresponding to episode 16 of the second season), entitled “Latent Malice”, a shocking plot twist was revealed starring Suirei, a character that many thought was missing.
ABEMA reveals the most talked-about scenes
The streaming platform ABEMA shared through its official account in X the ranking of the three scenes most commented on by viewers during the broadcast of the episode, held on Friday, April 25. The list reflects which were the moments that generated the most commotion among fans in real time.
TOP 3 most commented scenes
Topping the ranking is the scene of the “resurrection of Suirei”, which occurred around the 14th minute. Her appearance not only shocked the audience, but also the ladies of the court themselves, who could not hide their reaction to her shocking beauty and the mystery of her return.
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto continues its second season with great success, which has been broadcast in the format of two consecutive cours since January 2025. The story, based on the novel written by Natsu Hyuuga, follows Maomao, a young apothecary who uses her vast knowledge of poisons and medicine to solve the secrets and conspiracies of the imperial palace.
With each new episode, the series keeps its audience hooked with palace intrigues, surprising twists, and charismatic characters. Suirei’s scene not only reignited debates among fans, but also promises new tensions in the coming chapters.
