Kusuriya no Hitorigoto (The Apothecary Diaries) is crossing over into the snack aisle for the first time. Japanese rice-cracker brand Bakauke has announced a collaboration product — the Kusuriya no Hitorigoto Bakauke Assort — set to go on sale 23 November 2026.

About Kusuriya no Hitorigoto

Based on the light novel series by Hinata Natsu, published under Imagica Infos’ Hero Bunko imprint, the series has surpassed 57 million copies sold worldwide. The story follows Maomao, a young apothecary serving as a poison taster in the imperial court, as she unravels mysteries within the inner palace. Its sharp heroine, intricate mysteries, and richly atmospheric world have earned it fans of all ages both in Japan and internationally.

The anime’s first season aired from October 2023 to March 2024, followed by a second season from January to July 2025. A third season is in the works, shifting the setting from the inner palace to the wider city and bringing new trials for Maomao and Jinshi. Additionally, the franchise’s first theatrical film — Gekijouban Kusuriya no Hitorigoto: Bouki no Hihou — is set to open on 11 December, featuring a completely original story conceived by Hinata Natsu herself.

Product Details

The outer packaging features newly drawn (描き下ろし) illustrations of Maomao and Jinshi created exclusively for this collaboration. Individual inner wrappers come in 8 different designs, featuring Maomao and Jinshi alongside other popular characters and new characters from the upcoming film.

Each box also includes one collectible sticker chosen randomly from a set of 6 designs. The sticker lineup includes newly drawn artwork, new film characters, and popular character pairings — designs available nowhere else.

Flavours & Contents

• Flavours: Cheese and Corn Potage
• Contents: 16 pieces total (Cheese: 2 pieces × 4 bags / Corn Potage: 2 pieces × 4 bags)
• Sticker: 1 sheet per box (random from 6 types)

Release Date & Availability

• On sale: 23 November 2026 (Monday, public holiday)
• Available at: Supermarkets, drug stores nationwide in Japan, and the official online shop

Launching just ahead of the theatrical film’s opening, the collab gives fans a tasty way to celebrate Maomao’s world before her big-screen debut.