The Apothecary Diaries Film Reveals Ruoqing and Yinshan Video with Miyuki Sawashiro and Ai Mikami

The two figures at the center of the film’s mystery have finally appeared! A Ruoqing and Yinshan character video for *The Apothecary Diaries: The Late Consort’s Hidden Treasure*, opening Friday, December 11, was released October 14 on the TOHO animation channel. According to the official portal, it concludes the four-day series as its fourth video.

The Late Consort and Her Senior Attendant

Ruoqing was a middle consort who died in the inner palace five years ago. Yinshan once served as her senior attendant and now serves Muqing among the Mi clan. The video shows Yinshan protecting Muqing from the clan’s children, who shun him, and speaking of memories with Ruoqing.

Five years after Ruoqing died in the inner palace, the emperor orders Jinshi to honor her last wish to return home. Maomao accompanies him south and investigates the mystery of her remains.

Their Voices

Miyuki Sawashiro plays Ruoqing, and Ai Mikami plays Yinshan. Mikami, a lead actor in the NHK morning drama *Kaze, Kaoru*, is described on the official site as taking her first role after that drama. Already a fan of the TV series, she said she was genuinely happy to join.

October 22 Special Program

The October 22 special program later revealed the film’s full trailer and theme song. Read our October 23 article for that update, or the October 13 article for the third character video.