Maomao From The Apothecary Diaries Crowned Best Anime Character Of 2025 ( Photo Credit – Prime Video )

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The Apothecary Diaries came out swinging in 2025 without swinging anything at all. In a year packed with overpowered fighters and magical legends, Maomao, a quiet girl with a sharp tongue and sharper mind, quietly walked off with the top prize at the 47th Anime Grand Prix Awards. According to Screenrant, she was named the best anime character of the year, but for that, she did not need to shout or fight; she just needed to think.

Why Is Maomao Different From Other Shonen Protagonists?

The victory had actually surprised many because Maomao did not fit the traditional mold of louder and more flamboyant characters. Nevertheless, even while swords clashed and worlds collapsed elsewhere, The Apothecary Diaries built up like a slow-burning puzzle, and Maomao became the centerpiece, something that no one could look away from.

While others threw punches, she asked the right questions, cracked mysteries, and moved through court life with a grace that pulled in viewers one quiet episode at a time. Unlike many characters, she was not there to impress anyone, and most importantly, she did not have to be loud. Any viewer who is a fan of the show knows that Maomao is smart and cautiously sarcastic.