Danica Davidson
May 23, 2025 
Universal Studios Japan (a.k.a. USJ) likes to shake things up a bit by bringing in limited-time attractions around popular anime franchises. Starting July 1, SPY x FAMILY and The Apothecary Diaries are getting the USJ treatment.
There’s going to be a SPY×FAMILY rally, and people have to “friend” USJ’s LINE Messenger account to take part. There will be quizzes in different parts of the park, and anyone with a perfect score gets a limited-edition sticker.
There is also a SPY×FAMILY story ride where riders will be able to hear the voices of characters Anya Forger, Becky Blackbell, and Damian Desmond.
The Apothecary Diaries is getting its own rally as well. For this rally, the setup is that something people consider a panacea is actually making many patients sick, and Jinshi wants Maomao to get to the bottom of this. And attendees at the park can join in on this mystery as well: “As a pharmacist who saw the decree, you will also cooperate in solving this case. Join forces with Maomao to uncover the true nature of the medicine!”
The SPY x FAMILY and Apothecary Diaries attractions will last until January 4, 2026.
VIZ Media publishes the SPY x FAMILY manga by Tatsuya Endo and gave this description for the first volume:
SPY x FAMILY Plot
Not one to depend on others, Twilight has his work cut out for him procuring both a wife and a child for his mission to infiltrate an elite private school. What he doesn’t know is that the wife he’s chosen is an assassin and the child he’s adopted is a telepath!
Square Enix Manga & Books publishes The Apothecary Diaries manga adaptation and gave this description for the first volume:
The Apothecary Diaries Plot
Maomao, a young woman trained in the art of herbal medicine, is forced to work as a lowly servant in the inner palace. Though she yearns for life outside its perfumed halls, she isn’t long for a life of drudgery! Using her wits to break a “curse” afflicting the imperial heirs, Maomao attracts the attentions of the handsome eunuch Jinshi and is promoted to attendant food taster. But Jinshi has other plans for the erstwhile apothecary, and soon Maomao is back to brewing potions and…solving mysteries?!
Source: ANN
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Danica Davidson is the author of the bestselling Manga Art for Beginners with artist Melanie Westin, plus its sequel, Manga Art for Everyone, and the first-of-its-kind manga chalk book Chalk Art Manga, both illustrated by professional Japanese mangaka Rena Saiya. Check out her other comics and books at www.danicadavidson.com.
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