Maomao no Hitorigoto

猫猫のひとりごと

Genres: Historical, Medical, Mystery
Themes: Historical, Medical
Studios: TOHO animation STUDIO
Licensors: Crunchyroll
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)
Type: ona
Source: Light Novel
Age Rating: PG 13
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: 10/23/2023)
Episode 2: Chocolate (Aired: 10/23/2023)
Episode 3: Chinese Hibiscus (Aired: 10/23/2023)
Episode 4: Steam Bath (Aired: 10/30/2023)
Episode 5: Ginger and Orange Candy (Aired: 11/06/2023)
... and 19 more episodes

Characters:

Jinshi (Main) - Voice Actors: Ootsuka, Takeo
Maomao (Main) - Voice Actors: Yuuki, Aoi

Staff:

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

Reviews:

User 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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