Maomao no Hitorigoto

猫猫のひとりごと
Maomao no Hitorigoto
Licensors: Crunchyroll
Genres: Historical, Medical, Mystery
Themes: Historical, Medical
Source: Light Novel
Type: ona
Age Rating: PG 13
Studios: TOHO animation STUDIO
Rating: 6.63 / 10
Rank: #6462
Popularity: #9786
Users Listed: 4,118
Users Scored: 1,455
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 03/25/2024
Aired: October 23, 2023 – March 25, 2024 (Fall)
Episodes: 24

Synopsis:

Set in a quiet, secluded town, this short animated work explores themes of memory, loss, and the subtle connections between people. The narrative centers around an elderly pharmacist who interacts with various townsfolk, each carrying their own unspoken burdens. Through these encounters, glimpses into their pasts are revealed, often intertwined with the history of the community itself.

The animation employs a gentle, understated style that emphasizes atmosphere over dynamic action. It's a contemplative piece, prioritizing emotional resonance and quiet observation. The story unfolds deliberately, inviting viewers to piece together fragments of lives and consider the weight of shared experiences within a close-knit environment. It’s less about plot progression and more about the lingering impact of the past on the present.

Episodes:

Episode 1: Powder
Aired: October 23, 2023
Episode 2: Chocolate
Aired: October 23, 2023
Episode 3: Chinese Hibiscus
Aired: October 23, 2023
Episode 4: Steam Bath
Aired: October 30, 2023
Episode 5: Ginger and Orange Candy
Aired: November 6, 2023
Episode 6: Thing You Can't Eat
Aired: November 13, 2023
Episode 7: Stimulant???
Aired: November 20, 2023
Episode 8: Charcoal
Aired: November 27, 2023
Episode 9: Nandina
Aired: December 4, 2023
Episode 10: Aconite Flowers and Nectar
Aired: December 11, 2023
Episode 11: Japanese Azalea
Aired: December 18, 2023
Episode 12: Caterpillar Fungus
Aired: December 25, 2023
Episode 13: Pheromone
Aired: January 8, 2024
Episode 14: Wheat Flour
Aired: January 15, 2024
Episode 15: Seaweed
Aired: January 22, 2024
Episode 16: Lead
Aired: January 29, 2024
Episode 17: Delusion
Aired: February 5, 2024
Episode 18: Herbs
Aired: February 12, 2024
Episode 19: Ox Bezoar
Aired: February 19, 2024
Episode 20: Potato
Aired: February 26, 2024
Episode 21: Plum
Aired: March 4, 2024
Episode 22: Blue Roses
Aired: March 11, 2024
Episode 23: Balsam and Woodsorrel
Aired: March 18, 2024
Episode 24: Rumor
Aired: March 25, 2024

Characters:

Jinshi Main
Voice Actors: Ootsuka, Takeo
Maomao Main
Voice Actors: Yuuki, Aoi

Staff:

Hyuuga, Natsu
(Original Creator)
Shino, Touko
(Original Character Design)

Reviews:

Khashishi (Score: 7/10)
For a chibi short, this is a bit different than some others that I've seen in that it follows the story of the main series quite closely. (Don't watch this without watching the main series.) You can watch it in parallel or watch after the main series as a recap. You could probably classify this as an educational series, as mostly it adds a bit of explanatory context to the plot, such as some properties of herbs or poisons, and some symbolism. If you have watched Kimetsu no Yaiba, this series is very similar to the Taisho secrets segment at the end of some episodes, thoughthe info here is more relevant to real life.

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