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Anime like The Apothecary Diaries.
Finished The Apothecary Diaries and want more? These 20 shows are what its fans recommend most, plus series that share its drama, mystery, historical. Each pick says why it’s here.
- 20 picks
- 9 recommended by fans
- 10 short picks
20 anime like The Apothecary Diaries
1. Gosick
TV · 2011 · 24 eps · ★ 8.04
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of The Apothecary Diaries
- Shares Drama, Mystery, Historical with The Apothecary Diaries
2. Raven of the Inner Palace
TV · 2022 · 13 eps · ★ 7.53
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of The Apothecary Diaries
- Shares Mystery, Historical with The Apothecary Diaries
3. Snow White with the Red Hair
TV · 2015 · 12 eps · ★ 7.76
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of The Apothecary Diaries
- Shares Drama, Medical with The Apothecary Diaries
4. Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia
TV · 2026 · 12 eps · ★ 8.37
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of The Apothecary Diaries
- Shares Drama, Historical with The Apothecary Diaries
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5. Yona of the Dawn
TV · 2014 · 24 eps · ★ 8.04
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of The Apothecary Diaries
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6. Hyouka
TV · 2012 · 22 eps · ★ 8.04
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of The Apothecary Diaries
7. Dr. Stone
TV · 2019 · 24 eps · ★ 8.26
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of The Apothecary Diaries
8. The Master of Diabolism 2
ONA · 2019 · 8 eps · ★ 8.45
- Shares Drama, Mystery, Historical with The Apothecary Diaries
9. The Master of Diabolism
ONA · 2018 · 15 eps · ★ 8.44
- Shares Drama, Mystery, Historical with The Apothecary Diaries
10. Ouran High School Host Club
TV · 2006 · 26 eps · ★ 8.16
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of The Apothecary Diaries
11. Ascendance of a Bookworm
TV · 2019 · 14 eps · ★ 7.96
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of The Apothecary Diaries
12. Odd Taxi
TV · 2021 · 13 eps · ★ 8.62
- Shares Drama, Mystery with The Apothecary Diaries
- Same studio as The Apothecary Diaries (OLM)
13. Vinland Saga
TV · 2019 · 24 eps · ★ 8.78
- Shares Drama, Historical with The Apothecary Diaries
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14. Mushi-Shi
TV · 2005 · 26 eps · ★ 8.65
- Shares Mystery, Historical with The Apothecary Diaries
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15. Grave of the Fireflies
Movie · 1988 · ★ 8.55
- Shares Drama, Historical with The Apothecary Diaries
16. Gintama: The Very Final
Movie · 2021 · ★ 9.05
- Shares Drama, Historical with The Apothecary Diaries
17. Steel Ball Run: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
ONA · 2026 · 4 eps · ★ 9.04
- Shares Mystery, Historical with The Apothecary Diaries
18. Joker Game
TV · 2016 · 12 eps · ★ 7.02
- Shares Drama, Mystery, Historical with The Apothecary Diaries
19. Baccano!
TV · 2007 · 13 eps · ★ 8.34
- Shares Mystery, Historical with The Apothecary Diaries
20. Orb: On the Movements of the Earth
TV · 2024 · 25 eps · ★ 8.72
- Shares Drama, Historical with The Apothecary Diaries
Genres, scores and fan recommendations from MyAnimeList. Picks never include other seasons or spin-offs of The Apothecary Diaries; for those, see the The Apothecary Diaries watch order.
How the top picks compare with The Apothecary Diaries
The Apothecary Diaries is 24 episodes from 2023, tagged drama, mystery, historical and medical. “Carries over” lists the tags each pick shares; “Adds” lists what it brings that The Apothecary Diaries does not.
| Pick | Length | Era | Carries over | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosick | 24 episodes | 2011, 12 years older | Drama, Mystery, Historical | Romance |
| Raven of the Inner Palace | 13 episodes, much shorter than The Apothecary Diaries | 2022 | Mystery, Historical | Fantasy, Mythology |
| Snow White with the Red Hair | 12 episodes, much shorter than The Apothecary Diaries | 2015, 8 years older | Drama, Medical | Romance |
| Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia | 12 episodes, much shorter than The Apothecary Diaries | 2026 | Drama, Historical | — |
| Yona of the Dawn | 24 episodes | 2014, 9 years older | — | Adventure, Fantasy, Romance |
| Hyouka | 22 episodes | 2012, 11 years older | Mystery | Slice of Life, School |
| Dr. Stone | 24 episodes | 2019, 4 years older | — | Adventure, Comedy |
| The Master of Diabolism 2 | 8 episodes, much shorter than The Apothecary Diaries | 2019, 4 years older | Drama, Mystery, Historical | Action, Adventure, Fantasy |
Pick by what you loved about The Apothecary Diaries
- If you liked the historical side: Gosick, Raven of the Inner Palace, Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia and The Master of Diabolism 2.
- If you liked the drama side: Gosick, Snow White with the Red Hair, Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia and The Master of Diabolism 2.
- If you liked the mystery side: Gosick, Raven of the Inner Palace, Hyouka and The Master of Diabolism 2.
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How these picks are made
No AI and no paid placements. Every show in our catalogue is scored against The Apothecary Diaries: points when MyAnimeList users recommend it to The Apothecary Diaries fans, and for each genre, theme, demographic and studio the two share. Score and popularity break ties. Other seasons and spin-offs of The Apothecary Diaries are left out, and each franchise appears once.
Frequently asked questions
What anime is most like The Apothecary Diaries?
Gosick. MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of The Apothecary Diaries. Raven of the Inner Palace and Snow White with the Red Hair come next.
Is there a short anime like The Apothecary Diaries?
Yes: Raven of the Inner Palace (13 episodes), Snow White with the Red Hair (12 episodes), Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia (12 episodes) and The Master of Diabolism 2 (8 episodes).
What do The Apothecary Diaries fans recommend?
MyAnimeList users who loved The Apothecary Diaries most often recommend Gosick, Raven of the Inner Palace, Snow White with the Red Hair, Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia and Yona of the Dawn.
How are these picks chosen?
With transparent rules, not AI. Shows score points when MyAnimeList users recommend them to The Apothecary Diaries fans and for genres, themes, demographic and studio they share with it. Score and popularity break ties, and other seasons of The Apothecary Diaries itself are left out.
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