{"id":12918,"date":"2026-05-29T18:02:26","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T10:02:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/?p=12918"},"modified":"2026-05-29T18:11:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T10:11:11","slug":"review-the-apothecary-diaries-exhibition-incubase-arena","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/review-the-apothecary-diaries-exhibition-incubase-arena\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: The Apothecary Diaries Exhibition @ INCUBASE Arena"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Palace intrigue. Pharmaceutical mysteries. And\u2026a green cat?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Written by Hyuganatsu, <em>The Apothecary Diaries <\/em>is a period drama that stars Maomao, a apothecary with a cat-like disposition who is kidnapped and forced to work as a food taster in the Li Kingdom\u2019s imperial court \u2013 a fictional world heavily inspired by the Forbidden City of imperial Chinese history. Think TVB period drama meets exaggerated anime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Riding high on its success of its anime adaptation, INCUBASE Arena Malaysia recently announced an <em>Apothecary Diaries<\/em> exhibition at Fahrenheit88 for April 2026. After a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/p\/1BbbgFnmCZ\/\">shock delay<\/a> that dragged on into May, I finally had a chance to check it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, as a casual fan who has only watched the anime, will this exhibition be my untimely demise? Or will it be just what the good doctor ordered? Let\u2019s find out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Appetizers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Exhibition-Entrance-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12922\" srcset=\"https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Exhibition-Entrance-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Exhibition-Entrance-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Exhibition-Entrance-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Exhibition-Entrance-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Exhibition-Entrance-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Exhibition-Entrance-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Exhibition-Entrance-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Exhibition-Entrance-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Exhibition-Entrance-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Starting from the entrance, you immediately notice it &#8211; the smaller venue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike the <a href=\"https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/a-review-of-ryoko-kui-x-delicious-in-dungeon-exhibition\/\">Ryoko Kui x Delicious in Dungeon exhibition<\/a> \u2013 which took place at the main INCUBASE venue \u2013 the <em>Apothecary Diaries<\/em> exhibition is relegated to the smaller annex hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In fact, it was so unassuming I overlooked the tiny main entrance and stumbled into the gift shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the counter, ticket holders can draw one of six character cards. I duly drew mine &#8211; Jinshi, Maomao\u2019s superior and love interest. I was hoping for Maomao herself or Loulan, but that\u2019s life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After that, I followed Maomao into the world of <em>Apothecary Diaries<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Main Course<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Hallway-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12927\" srcset=\"https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Hallway-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Hallway-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Hallway-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Hallway-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Hallway-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Hallway-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Hallway-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Hallway-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Hallway-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First up, you are greeted by a huge wall of interviews with the anime staff. Insights into anime storyboarding, the challenges of designing Jinshi\u2019s pretty boy design for anime and the anime staff\u2019s dedication to perfecting character expressions. It\u2019s all anime here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Maomao-Design-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12924\" srcset=\"https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Maomao-Design-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Maomao-Design-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Maomao-Design-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Maomao-Design-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Maomao-Design-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Maomao-Design-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Maomao-Design-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Maomao-Design-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Maomao-Design-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And I really mean \u201canime\u201d. The entire exhibition is hyper focused on the 2023 anime adaptation, and only the first season at that. The second season, light novel, manga adaptation or even a word from Hyuganatsu are strangely absent from the exhibition.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-uagb-image-gallery uagb-block-57336521     \"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery spectra-image-gallery__layout--carousel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-slick-carousel uagb-block-57336521\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-wrapper\" data-spectra-gallery-image-id=\"12934\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media spectra-image-gallery__media--carousel\">\n\t\t\t\t<picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t<source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Standee-1-1024x576.jpg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" 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0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-105.4 105.4L310.6 361.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moving on, you\u2019ll find the first of several photo-op spots throughout the exhibition. They draw from the anime\u2019s highlights like the garden party, Lakan\u2019s <em>weiqi<\/em> chessboard and the nighttime dance finale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accompanying them are props like hairpins \u2013 a favourite plot device \u2013 alongside Maomao\u2019s and Jinshi\u2019s robes. They\u2019re a bit simple, but cosplayers will get a kick out of posing next to these.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Backgrounds-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12938\" srcset=\"https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Backgrounds-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Backgrounds-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Backgrounds-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Backgrounds-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Backgrounds-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Backgrounds-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Backgrounds-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Backgrounds-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Backgrounds-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the second interview wall, the anime staff delve a bit deeper into the use of colours to set moods, the staggering amount of background art made and the blending of 3D backgrounds with 2D characters.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Wall-Quotes-1-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12943\" style=\"width:auto;height:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Wall-Quotes-1-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Wall-Quotes-1-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Wall-Quotes-1-768x1366.jpg 768w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Wall-Quotes-1-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Wall-Quotes-1-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Wall-Quotes-1-1920x3415.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Wall-Quotes-1-1170x2081.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Wall-Quotes-1-585x1040.jpg 585w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Wall-Quotes-1-scaled.jpg 1439w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond these intriguing insights however, most of the other written sections or wall-sized art were just bland synopses or tired quotes from the show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Keyframe-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Keyframe-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Keyframe-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Keyframe-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Keyframe-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Keyframe-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Keyframe-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Keyframe-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Keyframe-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Keyframe-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the plus side, there\u2019s tons of production materials plastered all over, including character design sheets, raw storyboards, and coloured keyframes. Artists and animators looking for inspiration or hardcore fans will find a treasure trove for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Just Desserts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Gift-Shop-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12947\" srcset=\"https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Gift-Shop-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Gift-Shop-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Gift-Shop-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Gift-Shop-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Gift-Shop-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Gift-Shop-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Gift-Shop-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Gift-Shop-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Gift-Shop-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But just as I started to immerse myself in the exhibition, it ends!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some barebones posters teasing the upcoming third season and movie, a simple standee area and a wall of plaques filled with signatures and art (all unmarked or uncredited) and\u2026you\u2019re in the gift shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking of which, the gift shop has a decent if overpriced collection of merch. There\u2019s no exclusives here and you\u2019ll find the same for cheaper elsewhere. (As of writing, INCUBASE has announced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/p\/1D8QSKdmcx\/\">preorders<\/a> for \u201cMalaysia Exclusive Merchandise.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, is the INCUBASE Arena exhibition worth it? I think my thoughts are obvious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dungeons and Palaces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Standee-3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12949\" srcset=\"https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Standee-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Standee-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Standee-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Standee-3-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Standee-3-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Standee-3-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Standee-3-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Standee-3-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Standee-3-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In short, the <em>Apothecary Diaries<\/em> exhibition was a short, poor and disappointing experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And this is my own personal speculation, but almost all of the above flaws can be traced to what I mentioned earlier \u2013 the smaller exhibition space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/delicious-in-dungeon-golem-exhibit-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/delicious-in-dungeon-golem-exhibit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/delicious-in-dungeon-golem-exhibit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/delicious-in-dungeon-golem-exhibit-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/delicious-in-dungeon-golem-exhibit-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/delicious-in-dungeon-golem-exhibit-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/delicious-in-dungeon-golem-exhibit-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/delicious-in-dungeon-golem-exhibit-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/delicious-in-dungeon-golem-exhibit-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/delicious-in-dungeon-golem-exhibit-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Golem in Delicious in Dungeon INCUBASE exhibit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the previous <em><a href=\"https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/a-review-of-ryoko-kui-x-delicious-in-dungeon-exhibition\/\">Ryoko Kui x Delicious in Dungeon exhibition<\/a><\/em> I attended, INCUBASE dedicated the entire main hall to the anime\u2019s TWO seasons, which allowed large set pieces and massive exhibits (an entire dragon head!) connected by airy, relaxing rooms. Not only that, the small annex hall (where the current exhibition is held) even had a themed <em>Delicious in Dungeon<\/em> caf\u00e9 with exclusive drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Maomao-Keyframe-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12952\" srcset=\"https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Maomao-Keyframe-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Maomao-Keyframe-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Maomao-Keyframe-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Maomao-Keyframe-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Maomao-Keyframe-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Maomao-Keyframe-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Maomao-Keyframe-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Maomao-Keyframe-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Maomao-Keyframe-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In contrast, <em>Apothecary Diaries <\/em>gives you painfully few exhibits that ignore the second season, set pieces that begged for more space (see the Maomao dance finale) and a series of cramped, narrow corridors. I can only imagine how crowded and unpleasant the first day must have been.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And remember the caf\u00e9? Despite initial promises, the <em>Apothecary Diaries<\/em> caf\u00e9 was scraped <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/p\/17v3cmCW8B\/\">not even a week before launch day<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Standee-4-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Standee-4-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Standee-4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Standee-4-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Standee-4-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Standee-4-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Standee-4-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Standee-4-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Standee-4-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Standee-4-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also, the entire exhibition had remarkably poor soundproofing and volume control. All throughout, I could hear Maomao\u2019s yells from screens bleeding through the walls, mashed together with the noise of an unrelated concert outside. Although <em>Delicious in Dungeon<\/em> had similar issues, their larger space, better soundproofing and use of music montages helped tremendously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regardless of whether it was schedule conflicts, soaring logistics costs or issues with the Japanese rights holders, <em>Apothecary Diaries<\/em> deserved better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Postmortem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Standee-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Standee-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Standee-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Standee-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Standee-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Standee-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Standee-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Standee-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Standee-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Standee-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the end, my final prescription is a reluctant no.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a painful <strong>RM60<\/strong> entry fee, your money is better spent elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sure, you could get the cheaper RM50 buddy ticket (total RM100). Or you could\u2019ve booked an early bird buddy ticket at RM40 like I did (total RM80). But it\u2019s still a big ask, especially in this economy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I hate to bring this up again, but <em>Delicious in Dungeon<\/em>\u2019s standard Adult ticket cost RM50<strong>. <\/strong>That extra RM10 is simply not justified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What makes it even more baffling is that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.incubasestudio.com\/the-apothecary-diaries-exhibition-makes-its-grand-debut-in-hong-kong-first-overseas-stop-lands-at-incubase-arena\/\">INCUBASE&#8217;s Hong Kong launch<\/a> seems to have featured more rooms, exhibits, an alternate reality (ARG) game with a free gift and even a sticker photo booth! Surely throwing the Malaysian fans a bone or two couldn\u2019t have hurt?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Overall, I felt that INCUBASE Arena\u2019s <em>Apothecary Diaries<\/em> exhibition was a failed dish that <em>poisoned <\/em>the hopes of both diehard fans and potential newcomers. Give this a pass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Mamomao-Keyframe-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12954\" srcset=\"https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Mamomao-Keyframe-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Mamomao-Keyframe-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Mamomao-Keyframe-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Mamomao-Keyframe-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Mamomao-Keyframe-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Mamomao-Keyframe-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Mamomao-Keyframe-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Mamomao-Keyframe-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apothecary-Diaries-Mamomao-Keyframe-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oh well, on the bright side, fans can still look forward to the movie and third season!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or if you\u2019re a real diehard anime fan, why not fly on over to the otaku capitals of <a href=\"https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/the-ultimate-otakus-shopping-guide-to-akihabara-2025\/\">Akihabara<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/ultimate-ikebukuro-shopping-guide\/\">Ikebukuro<\/a> to pick up some merch or join in some <em><a href=\"https:\/\/kusuriyanohitorigoto.jp\/event\/\">Apothecary Diaries collab events<\/a><\/em>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Apothecary Diaries Exhibition @ INCUBASE Arena<br><\/strong>23 May \u2013 12 July 2026INCUBASE Arena Malaysia, Level 2, Fahrenheit88<br>179, Jln Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur<br><br>Book Tickets: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticket2u.com.my\/event\/48048\/the-apothecary-diaries-exhibition-(malaysia)\">Ticket2U<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Palace intrigue. Pharmaceutical mysteries. And\u2026a green cat? 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