マツタケは日本では最高級のキノコとして好まれています 日本以外では独特な香りのため嫌われているようです

The marks on the forehead is a type of make up used back then , I think it symbolizes nobility and beauty.

I think it's implied that the sister took her life after getting rejected/left by the guy

i love how this show will not shy away from some uncomfortable subjects

Lihaku isn't a eunuch, he's a military officer. Only eunuch man are allowed to enter the rear palace, except of course the Emperor. Whenever we've seen Lihaku has been outside of the rear palace. For example the garden party took place in the imperial gardens. Also Gaoshun was sitting in the military officer section, not minister.

9:55 it’s only shown briefly but she was in the annex in the close up shot where she was staring at something in the dark

I love this episode. Especially that last part. Everytime I watched reaction from others, this part always makes them LOL'd. 🤣

14:15 probably graduate from delinquency and just become one of the town's people or something 😂

Othello is a board game that uses pieces that are white on one side and black on the other like reversi

You guys watch BANGERS

Muzan signed his death sentence bringing LORD MURATA in the infinity castle💀💀

海外では虫を食べる習慣が無いんですか？

kabru is one of the most complex and interesting characters in this show

There is a reason they're so cavalier about Falin's death- remember, resurrection magic is a thing here and many adventurers in this party have died before. That being said, they still do have to retrieve her body before it's completely digested.

I think a reason for the change with how Maomao reacted about not being able to help Lihua was because of before examining her herself, she thought that it was just lingering symptoms from the powder from before it was all collected by the eunuchs and after examining her herself, she realised that Lihua was still being actively poisoned and it became a more serious case.

The fact that the concubines are actually really nice, their ladies in waiting however are crappy except for lady gyokyou’s

1:30 We live in a world where good animation isn't appreciated and instead it's made fun of lol, ain't no way. I'm honestly surprised to hear that from Rose, the animation was almost perfect for the whole episode, and that waving scene was nothing but excellent considering it was so detailed. But you never know, everyone has their own standards :P

Did you watch The Story of Yanxi Palace. Don't answer that.

Next episode will change you guys. The brothel is a metaphor of the palace life and things are not as colorful as you expect

Here we go, into one of the most misunderstood (by the characters) and hilarious episodes in this season 🤣

I know it's been months since you guys finished this anime, and I loved the discussions at the end of each episode (especially the nuanced take on the Uncle, since as the previous comment had said, many others just clocked him as evil without examining his words and actions and that's it). As for the reason why he put Lena to be Spearhead's Handler, I believe the novel implied it as he wanted to give her some kind of reality check, that the ideals she believed the nation uphold were nothing more than ideals. In a way, I personally think it's his way of 'looking out' for her -- so she could stop being the 'outcast' and hurting herself by sympathizing with the 86. Anyhow, thank you for giving 86 a try! I really enjoyed the post-episode discussions so far, so I'm looking forward in other episodes as well!

14:22

Incredible reaction, deserves more views

*A Heart is a heavy burden* Ufff🔥🔥🔥

Wow finally there is people make full reaction for this anime❤❤

MERRY CHRISTMAAAAAS!!!🎉🎉🎉

The 2nd movie, Innocence, and the anime adaptation Stand-Alone Complex are a must-watch if you want more:)

One of the lady in waiting mentioned Lishu's ladys in waiting are wearing tge correct colors meanwhile she's wearing the wrong colors / gyokuyou's colors

why is the playlist backwards?

Nobody tell Aoshi that Kenshin's master Hiko is actually more powerful than Kenshin. Or else Aoshi will try to kill Hiko for title of the strongest LOL.

House:MD (Ming Dynasty)

Congrats on being one of the few reactors who caught that the officer was the one who saved the village.

18:17 If you'll remember, when she was eating the poison and the show tried to make it sultry, Lihaku's thoughts didn't go to "Wow, she's hot!" His thoughts said, "How delicious must that food be?" Even then, his fascination there was focused on how her reaction must mean the food was just that good. And y'all discussed it earlier, but later in the show, it will specify exactly how old Jinshi is, so you'll learn the actual age gap. I don't remember if it has already mentioned Maomao's age, or if that's specified later also, so I won't comment on your thoughts on her age, either. One thing not enough people think about is the fact that Maomao casually threatened to SA one of Lihua's ladies-in-waiting as a joke. I know, everyone knows she's a little twisted with her fascination with poison, but not enough people really think about how screwed up growing up with courtesans as her primary female role-models influenced her. She's such an interesting character with depths and layers that the show slowly delves into. I'm excited to watch y'all see more of who she is, both the light and dark parts of her. Honestly, I think the depth of various characters is one of the things Apothecary Diaries does so well. Just think back to Episode 3, with Fuyou. She was a character who seems to have been just there as a one-off, and yet she had so much depth developed in just that one episode. Imagine what might be done with more important characters! EDIT: 24:30 Also, they didn't state that Ah Duo, the Pure Consort, was made a concubine 5 years ago. That's just when Lishu became one. Ah Duo may have been the then-prince's concubine for years at that point. It's just the point at which Lishu would be counted as kind-of-sort-of her mother-in-law.

Maomao is 17 and Jinshin is 19 but pretends to be 23. No spoiler in the story btw, the light novel and manga state that right away. I mean, Maomao literally gives Lishua sexual position tips in episode 4, she really does not appear like 12. 😆

great reaction pretty cool

Something to keep in mind is being in the rear palace is a big thing for a lot of the women here, a lot don't actually try to get with the emperor but instead use their position to make connections for their families, so for example the daughter of a wealthy merchant would get a lot done here. So it's common for politicians for example to send their daughters here on purpose to either get experience with certain jobs and stuff. Likewise, for example the eunuch getting lashed, but the lady in waiting only getting confinement was a result of her being from a rich family and thus harder to punish despite her having more fault in the situation. An example with the characters we know, Gyokuyou actively sends information about how trades are going back home and uses her position as the emperors concubine to help her home out by suggesting the emperor develops that area, and he does to keep her happy.

I feel like Misao was raised in an in-between, idolizing Aoshi&old school Oniwaban that could only live for battle while being raised with "civilized" Oniwaban members who adapted to a peaceful era. I'd say she embodies a clash of visions of the Oniwaban identity.

I can't believe this whole time I didn't realize the lepers got healed... I've seen this movie like 5 times.

best girl debate concluded

Why the dub tho, yuck :P

This is a surprise! But I’m happy you’re watching it! Truly my fave animanga. 💚

Lishu, the virtuos concubine, was 9 when she was the older emperor's (father of the current emperor) concubine. After he died, she went back to her family, but due to political power issues, she was chosen again by the current emperor.

Maomao is such a little freak when it comes to poison xd

yeah. the older emperor was a pedo

The scene was a night, but Kaoru was bright & glowing in his eyes.

Just to put it into perspective, when Hiko mentions that he might go take care of Shishio himself, he's not lying. He's just THAT guy.

Intensity ramping up! Okina threatening Aoshi gave me chills. And getting a taste of Shishio's swordsmanship 🔥

I love your rurouni kenshin reacts!!

23:47 they will explain his fire sword lol and when you hear it you will be like whoa, also Merry Christmas guys 🤗🤗🤗🎄 🎄

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