Maomao, the clever herbalist and poison expert from The Apothecary Diaries (Kusuriya no Hitorigoto), is voiced by Aoi Yuki in Japanese and Emi Lo in the English dub. Both actresses received widespread praise for capturing Maomao’s intelligence, sarcasm, curiosity, and emotional subtlety throughout the anime. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
JAPANESE VOICE ACTOR: Aoi Yuki
Aoi Yuki voices Maomao in the Japanese version of The Apothecary Diaries. Her energetic and highly expressive performance perfectly captures Maomao’s quirky personality, sharp intellect, and fascination with medicine and poisons. (en.wikipedia.org)
Date of Birth
March 27, 1992 (en.wikipedia.org)
About Aoi
Aoi Yuki is one of Japan’s most acclaimed voice actresses and singers, known for her incredible vocal range and ability to portray both energetic and emotionally complex characters. Beginning her career as a child actress, she later became one of anime’s biggest modern stars through leading roles in fantasy, action, and psychological series. Her portrayal of Maomao quickly became one of the standout performances of the anime adaptation. (en.wikipedia.org)
Hometown
Chiba Prefecture, Japan (en.wikipedia.org)
Career Highlights
Some of Aoi Yuki’s most famous anime roles include:
- Maomao — The Apothecary Diaries
- Madoka Kaname — Puella Magi Madoka Magica
- Tanya Degurechaff — Saga of Tanya the Evil
- Tsuyu Asui — My Hero Academia
- Kumoko — So I’m a Spider, So What?
- Lucy — Cyberpunk: Edgerunners
- Tamaki Kotatsu — Fire Force
- Hibiki Tachibana — Symphogear (en.wikipedia.org)
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects publicly documented anime voice credits and may not be exhaustive.
Television Anime
- The Apothecary Diaries — Maomao
- Puella Magi Madoka Magica — Madoka Kaname
- Saga of Tanya the Evil — Tanya Degurechaff
- My Hero Academia — Tsuyu Asui
- So I’m a Spider, So What? — Kumoko
- Fire Force — Tamaki Kotatsu
- Pokémon Journeys — Koharu
- One Punch Man — Tatsumaki
- Symphogear — Hibiki Tachibana
- Persona 5: The Animation — Futaba Sakura (en.wikipedia.org)
Critical Reception
Fans and critics praised Aoi Yuki’s portrayal of Maomao for its exceptional emotional range and comedic timing. Her ability to switch instantly between deadpan sarcasm, scientific excitement, and emotional vulnerability became one of the defining strengths of The Apothecary Diaries anime adaptation. (animecorner.me)
Our Sources
- Behind The Voice Actors — Maomao cast page (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/The-Apothecary-Diaries/Maomao/)
- Aoi Yuki profile (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aoi_Y%C5%ABki)
- Anime Corner — The Apothecary Diaries anime announcement (https://animecorner.me/the-apothecary-diaries-reveals-new-trailer-and-october-21-premiere/)
- Meet The Voice Actors — The Apothecary Diaries cast (https://meetthevoiceactors.com/animations/the-apothecary-diaries/)
Social Media
- X (Twitter): https://x.com/staff_aoi
- Official Website: https://www.aoi-yuki.net/
ENGLISH VOICE ACTOR: Emi Lo
Emi Lo voices Maomao in the English dub of The Apothecary Diaries. Their performance received widespread praise for capturing Maomao’s sarcastic humor, sharp intelligence, and emotionally guarded personality while still preserving the character’s curiosity and charm. Many fans highlighted Emi Lo’s expressive delivery during Maomao’s inner monologues and poison-related excitement scenes. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
Date of Birth
July 27 (behindthevoiceactors.com)
About Emi
Emi Lo is an American voice actor known for anime dubbing, video games, and animation work. They have become especially recognized for portraying intelligent, emotionally layered, and energetic characters across modern anime. Their role as Maomao became one of their most celebrated performances due to the complexity and range required for the character. (en.wikipedia.org)
Hometown
Dallas, Texas, United States (en.wikipedia.org)
Career Highlights
Some of Emi Lo’s most recognized voice acting roles include:
- Maomao — The Apothecary Diaries
- Lucy — Cyberpunk: Edgerunners
- Young Uta — One Piece Film: Red
- Riko Amanai — Jujutsu Kaisen
- Sasha Necron — The Misfit of Demon King Academy
- Princess Sakuna — Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin
- Kaede Manyuda — Kakegurui Twin (en.wikipedia.org)
Full Current Filmography
The following list reflects publicly documented voice acting credits and may not be exhaustive.
Anime
- The Apothecary Diaries — Maomao
- Cyberpunk: Edgerunners — Lucy
- Jujutsu Kaisen — Riko Amanai
- One Piece Film: Red — Young Uta
- The Misfit of Demon King Academy — Sasha Necron
- Kakegurui Twin — Kaede Manyuda
- Blue Lock — Additional Voices
- SPY x FAMILY — Millie
- Chainsaw Man — Additional Voices
- Dr. Stone — Additional Voices
Video Games
- Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin — Princess Sakuna
- Smite — Additional Voices
- Paladins — Additional Voices
- Mobile Legends — English Voice Work
Critical Reception
Emi Lo’s portrayal of Maomao received strong praise from English dub viewers for maintaining the character’s dry wit and intellectual energy without losing emotional nuance. Fans especially appreciated how naturally they handled Maomao’s rapid shifts between detached observation, comedic reactions, and heartfelt concern for others. (behindthevoiceactors.com)
Our Sources
- Behind The Voice Actors — Maomao cast page (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/The-Apothecary-Diaries/Maomao/)
- Emi Lo profile (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emi_Lo)
- Anime Corner — The Apothecary Diaries anime announcement (https://animecorner.me/the-apothecary-diaries-reveals-new-trailer-and-october-21-premiere/)
- Meet The Voice Actors — The Apothecary Diaries cast (https://meetthevoiceactors.com/animations/the-apothecary-diaries/)
Social Media
- X (Twitter): https://x.com/KitsuneSqueak
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kitsunesqueak
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11062211/
