Maomao in The Apothecary Diaries is voiced by Aoi Yūki in the Japanese version and Emi Lo in the English dub. Both performers are known for bringing nuanced depth to younger female characters, making them well-suited to portray Maomao, the sharp-witted apothecary who navigates intrigue within the Emperor’s palace.
Aoi Yūki (Japanese Voice Actor)
Date of Birth
March 27, 1992
About Aoi
Aoi Yūki (悠木 碧, Yūki Aoi) is a Japanese voice actress, singer, and former child actress born in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Her real name and former stage name is Aoi Yabusaki (八武崎 碧, Yabusaki Aoi). She is currently affiliated with Aoni Production. She was previously affiliated with Breath and Pro Fit.
Yūki began her acting career in 1996 at the age of four, with her earliest roles in film and television. She took on her first voice acting role at the age of five, and in the early 2000s she began appearing in anime productions, primarily in background roles. Around the time of her high school graduation in 2010, she began receiving more prominent roles, including lead and main character parts. Several of her earliest prominent voice roles were in magical girl anime. By the mid-2010s, she was considered one of the most prominent voice actors working in the industry. She won the Best Lead Actress Award at the 6th Seiyu Awards in 2012, and in October 2011 she won Best Voice Actor at the Newtype x Machi Asobi Anime Awards.
Her performance as Maomao in The Apothecary Diaries brought her significant recognition, including the award for Best Voice Artist Performance (Japanese) at the 9th Crunchyroll Anime Awards and the Best Voice Actor prize at the 47th Anime Grand Prix. When asked about the recognition, Yūki commented that she was “genuinely so happy” and described the experience as feeling “like a dream,” expressing her desire to continue approaching every work and role with sincerity.
Hometown
Chiba Prefecture, Japan
Career Highlights
- Maomao – The Apothecary Diaries
- Madoka Kaname – Puella Magi Madoka Magica
- Tsuyu Asui – My Hero Academia
- Tanya von Degurechaff – The Saga of Tanya the Evil
- Yuzuru Nishimiya – A Silent Voice
Verified Filmography Highlights
The following selected list reflects only credits directly verified in the research packet and may not be exhaustive.
Anime (Verified Highlights)
- Victorique de Blois – Gosick (2011)
- Madoka Kaname – Puella Magi Madoka Magica (2011)
- Iris – Pokémon (2011)
- Tsuyu Asui – My Hero Academia (2016)
- Tanya von Degurechaff – The Saga of Tanya the Evil
- Yuzuru Nishimiya – A Silent Voice: The Movie
- Lumine – Genshin Impact (game)
- Maomao – The Apothecary Diaries (2023–present)
Emi Lo (English Voice Actor)
Date of Birth
March 5, 1991
About Emi
Emi Lo is an American voice actor primarily known for their work in anime dubs. They are active since 2019 and are often cast in the roles of younger female and male characters. Lo is agender, and in 2022 they married their husband Zac. Their website is emilo.carrd.co.
Lo has built a substantial body of work across anime, video games, and ADR direction. An article published by Crunchyroll on January 24, 2024 revealed that Lo voiced 28 anime characters in 2023 alone, five of which were main roles. They have worked with Funimation starting in September 2019 and with Bang Zoom! Studios starting in December 2020. Lo has also worked as an ADR director, having directed productions including Gekidol and Drowning Sorrows in Raging Fire, and assisted on productions such as Ranking of Kings, Shadows House, and Fruits Basket Prelude, among others. Lo also holds a Master of Music in Classical Piano from the Manhattan School of Music.
As the English voice of Maomao in The Apothecary Diaries, Lo was brought by Crunchyroll to the series’ cosplay meetup at Anime Expo, underscoring the significance of the role within their career. The English dub of the series was produced by Crunchyroll. Maomao is listed among Lo’s most notable credits, alongside their widely recognized performance as Lucy in Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and Rena Ryūgū in Higurashi: When They Cry – GOU.
Hometown
Burbank, California, United States
Career Highlights
- Maomao – The Apothecary Diaries
- Lucy – Cyberpunk: Edgerunners
- Rena Ryūgū – Higurashi: When They Cry – GOU and SOTSU
- Rinku Aimoto – D4DJ First Mix
- Kate – Shadows House
Verified Filmography Highlights
The following selected list reflects only credits directly verified in the research packet and may not be exhaustive.
Anime (Verified Highlights)
- Hototo – Appare-Ranman! (2020, main role)
- Rena Ryūgū – Higurashi: When They Cry – GOU (2020, lead role; also SOTSU)
- Rinku Aimoto – D4DJ First Mix (2021, lead role)
- Kate – Shadows House
- Lucy – Cyberpunk: Edgerunners
- Miri Unasaka – Buddy Daddies (2023)
- Sariphi – Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts (2023, lead role)
- Maomao – The Apothecary Diaries (2023–present, lead role)
