The analysis of the reasons behind the popularity of “The Apothecary’s Daughter” by Japanese light novel authors is that it has developed its own style! However, netizens question that this is clearly following the traditional formula!

In the field of creation, the success of a work is often determined by multiple factors. Recently, a well-known Japanese light novelist, Aoi Miyamae, analyzed two popular anime series, “Furirian’s Funeral” and “The Apothecary Girl’s Monologue,” which had just concluded their seasons. He believes that the success of these two works lies in their ability to “forge their own path,” a viewpoint that has also become his motivation to create in a unique direction.

However, this conclusion has sparked heated discussions and doubts online, with many netizens arguing that these two works actually belong to a relatively mainstream and widely popular genre. Here, we will explore how Japanese internet users interpret the success of these two works.

I think that both ‘The Executioner and Her Way of Life’ and ‘The Apothecary Diaries’ are works that, although not entirely of a type that can be unconditionally accepted by the public, have both achieved remarkable popularity. Perhaps this means that my understanding of ‘broad acceptance’ is incorrect, and creators should have confidence in carving out their own unique path.

This viewpoint has sparked discussions among netizens. Many pointed out that the themes of these two works are not particularly novel. ‘The Executioner and Her Way of Life’ is set against a backdrop of heroes, magic, and fantasy adventure, while ‘The Apothecary Diaries’ involves intrigue, romance, and identity disparity, all of which are widely accepted and beloved genres.

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 Many Japanese netizens have the following opinions:

 Haven’t there been quite a few similar themes in mainland court dramas?

 Wasn’t ‘Jewel in the Palace’ a similar type of huge success back then?

If ‘The Apothecary’s Daughter’s Monologue’ is viewed as a love story depicting ‘beauties and difficult illnesses,’ then it is a very popular setting in shoujo manga.

The protagonist of ‘The Apothecary’s Daughter’ rises from a humble maid to prominence due to her exceptional skills, gradually winning favor from many nobles; this kind of plot is actually quite common.

Netizens have pointed out that the success of these two works is closely related to their marketing scale.

For example, “The Requiem of Furline” captured the prime time slot on Friday right at its premiere. This promotional strategy undoubtedly won the work initial popularity.

Others believe that modern audiences are more concerned with the relationships and developments of the characters themselves, such as pure love, respect, and a sense of connection between characters, which are more important to today’s viewers.

Subtle elements of love (whether same-sex or opposite-sex) often resonate more.

 The focus of the controversy is: which works are more likely to succeed?

When analyzing the reasons for a work’s popularity, it is important to evaluate not only its themes and genres but also to consider market strategies and the emotional connection with the audience.

Readers, what do you think are the secrets to the success of these two works? Is it really that “finding their own path” has made them successful, or are there other deeper reasons?