Japanese singer-songwriter HIRAIDAI’s gorgeous new song, ‘Shiawase no Recipe’ (meaning “recipe for happiness”), is garnering much deserved attention as the ending theme for the second season of anime series The Apothecary Diaries.
"I am thrilled and deeply grateful to be part of the wonderful world of Kusuriya no Hitorigoto", HIRAIDAI shares. When I write songs, I often draw from deeply personal emotions, and I feel that ‘Shiawase no Recipe’ beautifully blends my feelings with the bittersweet, hesitant dynamic between Maomao and Jinshi portrayed in the story. As the plot continues to unfold with breathtaking twists, I hope the song serves as a moment of calm reflection while leaving viewers excited about what lies ahead. I sincerely hope you enjoy the ending theme to the end."
The Apothecary Diaries is based on a hugely popular novel and manga series by author Hyuganatsu and illustrator Toko Shino. Following a young woman in a fictional Asian country who uses her skills as a poison taster to solve mysteries for the royal court, the novel and manga series has sold over 38 million copies.
The first season of the anime adaptation began airing in October 2023 and was an immediate smash hit, consistently ranking highly in viewership charts for various streaming platforms and winning the Special Award at the TVer Awards 2023. The second season began broadcasting on 10 January.
‘Shiawase no Recipe’ is a heartwarming song that depicts the relationship between series protagonist Maomao, a pharmacist’s daughter with an abnormal obsession with poison and medicine, and the handsome and mysterious eunuch Jinshi, as told from Jinshi’s perspective.
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