The Apothecary Diaries: Is Maomao’s Hatred for Her Father a Reflection of Her Fear of Rejection?

The Apothecary Diaries is one of the most popular shows in recent years. Obviously, there are a lot of reasons behind that. However, the biggest one of them is definitely the quirky protagonist Maomao.
Now, there are a lot of things about her that make her one of the best protagonists in anime history. However, there is one trait of hers that fans can’t really connect with the otherwise kind, helpful girl who wouldn’t think twice about putting her life on the line for those around her.
That is, of course, her seething hatred for her father, Kan Lakan. But what if there is more to the picture than what initially meets the eye? Let’s analyze her character once to find out.
Maomao’s hatred for her father might be a coping mechanism in The Apothecary Diaries
As unaffected as Maomao wants to appear, growing up in...
Now, there are a lot of things about her that make her one of the best protagonists in anime history. However, there is one trait of hers that fans can’t really connect with the otherwise kind, helpful girl who wouldn’t think twice about putting her life on the line for those around her.
That is, of course, her seething hatred for her father, Kan Lakan. But what if there is more to the picture than what initially meets the eye? Let’s analyze her character once to find out.
Maomao’s hatred for her father might be a coping mechanism in The Apothecary Diaries
As unaffected as Maomao wants to appear, growing up in...
- 4/22/2025
- by Anushree Banerjee
- FandomWire
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