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Love might be awful and painful but it can be gross as well.The Apothecary Diariesis one such example where characters take love and obsession to new extremes. To the point that it might be off the charts in terms of “grossness”.
From her love for poison to rare medicines, Maomao’s feats contrast the Hot Priest fromFleabag‘s speech in many aspects. But the series takes it up a notch in Jinshi’s case, especially with his “grossest act of love”. There’s a catch to that as well.
While Goku is considered superior in his gluttony, the Imperial Prince would put the Saiyan to shame. His acts and gestures of love took extreme to a whole new level with this particular moment in the manga.
In retrospect, Kakarot takes the cake for his gluttony in theDragon Ballseries. To bugs and beyond, the Saiyan’s definition of food is rather exotic and outlandish in every case.DAIMAreiterates the gluttonous and eccentric hero stereotype.
Jinshi’s “gross” act of love inThe Apothecary Diaries
Other than being a period drama,The Apothecary Diariesblends mystery, comedy, and romance perfectly. It explores the politics of the royal Imperial Court. From consorts to ladies, it unpacks the powerplay brilliantly through the mysteries.
In the middle of all this, we have Maomao who is unlike any shojo protagonist. Her pursuit of knowledge, herbs, and rare medicine ties well with her deduction skills. But there is more to it than meets the eye.
What strikes it differently is the playful banter between both Maomao and Jinshi. The latter’s affection toward the apothecary is often met with scornful jibes. But it is not in the Imperial Prince’s nature to give up on his love.
Both characters are opposites yetthey hold affectionand regard for each other. Their methods of displaying are rather unconventional too. With the Imperial Prince, however, he takes it to new extremes altogether.
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From procuring Ox Bezoar to the hairpin, Jinshi has often shown his liking toward Maomao. Yet there stands a moment so gross that it redefines love in every sense. Rather, it takes it up a notch as@keiuzukipointed out on X.
Whenever someone asks how down bad Jinshi is for Maomao, remind them of the fact that he ate grasshoppers because Maomao offered them to him. She was just joking around too.
While it is a gross act of love, it reiterates his devotion to Maomao in every sense. This is true considering the differences in their personalities as well as social standing. Their dynamic blurs the social hierarchies and conventions in many ways.
Interestingly, it also contrasts with Kakarot’s obsession with bugs and insects. And while the Imperial Prince did it out of love, the Saiyan’s gluttony has more to do with his untamed nature.
Goku’s Gluttonous Glory inDragon Ball DAIMA
Gokuis known for being a voracious eater in theDragon Ballseries. From pterodactyls to lizards, Kakarot gave a whole new meaning to exotic food. This is evident in the 1986 anime where he cooks anything and everything.
As a final project of the late Akira Toriyama,DAIMAlives up to this legacy. From skewered lizards to revival bugs, the seriesnotches up the eccentricities. This is followed by the Saiyan’s disgust at the herbal juice.
But that isn’t surprising considering the franchise’s pioneering of tropes in the shonen genre. The Saiyan inspired several heroes to go hearty and healthy with his gluttony.
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By and by, one thing is certain. When it comes to acts of love, be it gross or grand, Jinshi takes the cake with his grasshopper shenanigans.
The Apothecary Diariesis available for streaming on Crunchyroll.
Himanshi Jeswani
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Himanshi Jeswani is an anime writer at Fandomwire, with her work spanning over 900 articles. Her articles cover shojo, shonen, seinen, and all things beyond. Her interests, however, aren’t limited to simply anime. She has a penchant for exploring different genres of manga, be it horror, yanki, music, and food. She brings out her specialization and expertise in the performing arts through her articles. As a writer, she strives to bridge the gap between the viewers and the medium itself. To her, anime is a revolutionary medium that is capable of creating communities and stories after all.
