Okay, we need to talk. Like, right now. Do you remember when Jinshi appeared in that scene in The Apothecary Diaries, yes, that one where Jinshi shows up as the Moon Fairy and totally blows Maomao’s mind? Gorgeous lighting, divine face, sparkles in the air like a perfume ad directed by the moon goddess herself? Yes, we remember. We all lost it. Twitter broke. Maomao basically short-circuited. And half the fandom was like, this is Jinshi at his best.
But we are here to lovingly drag that opinion and tell you, you are absolutely wrong. Moon Fairy Jinshi was cute, no doubt, but Season 2 Episode 22 just dropped a new visual that makes that glittery fever dream look like child’s play. You thought Moon Fairy Jinshi gave you the feels? Just wait until you see him wearing full imperial armor, commanding a real army like he’s about to start a dynasty and shatter some hearts while he’s at it. Let’s unpack this glow-up together.
Moon Fairy Jinshi was a vibe, but the new visual Jinshi? That’s the real deal
Honestly, Episode 5 of The Apothecary Diaries had us all like, “Whoa!” It felt like being slapped with moonlight. Jinshi, decked out with celestial makeup, glowing skin, sparkly eyes, and that signature crescent moon on his forehead? He was giving off final boss vibes straight out of a romance visual novel big time. The vibes were just immaculate.
And let’s not even get into Maomao’s reaction. That girl was completely shaken. She didn’t know why her heart was doing cartwheels. But the audience? We did. We screamed. We memed. We did fan edits with Enya music. It was epic.
Fast forward to the new visual from the Episode 22 preview of The Apothecary Diaries, and hoooo boy. Jinshi is totally done with the dressing-up thing.
Jinshi oh my god 😍 this climax is gonna be insane
— 優木 せつ菜 🇯🇵 | Love Live Superstar S3 SZN (@Nljigakulive) June 13, 2025
This man is out here standing like a warrior prince, wind dramatically blowing through his tied-up hair (don’t forget about the red royal hairpin), in some rich purple and gold armor. He is holding a sword like he’s two seconds away from dropping a war declaration.
He’s got that “I’m about to shake the entire empire” look in his eyes. Just to make it clear, he’s not here for show. He’s actually leading the Forbidden Army. Yes, the emperor’s own personal army. This Jinshi doesn’t look like a daydream. He is the moment.
The Armor Jinshi isn’t just for show; it’s the peak character development of The Apothecary Diaries
Now, let’s talk about the vibes, ’cause this isn’t just a wardrobe change, it’s a full narrative transformation in The Apothecary Diaries. Armor Jinshi is real, raw, and dangerous in the best possible way. It’s not about being pretty anymore (though, spoiler alert, he still is). It’s all about introducing us to his actual self beneath all that palace politics and flirtatious teasing.
We’ve seen glimpses of this aspect of him before, the strategist, the royal blood, the burdened man behind the fan, but this is the first time it’s all out in the open. He’s not hiding behind witty banter or fanservice. He’s walking into war, probably with a plan that’ll either save or implode the court, and he looks so good doing it.
Meanwhile, Moon Fairy Jinshi? That was Maomao’s crush hallucination. Pretty, but not sustainable. Armor Jinshi from The Apothecary Diaries is the real main course. He’s the full package. The man who can ruin your life and fix your entire government on the same day.
So let’s just be honest with ourselves, okay? Moon Fairy Jinshi was absolutely hot, but Armor Jinshi? He’s the real deal. He’s what happens when a walking piece of forbidden candy suddenly levels up into a powerful general with a sword, a purpose, and cheekbones sharp enough to command respect and cut glass.
You wouldn’t just faint looking at this guy. You’d suit up, ask what the mission is, and say, “Yes, commander.” And that’s not just hot, that’s legendary. So the next time somebody says Moon Fairy Jinshi was their best look? You know what to do. Just show them the new look. Then, just sit back and enjoy the moment of silence as their soul fully agrees. Because glitter is cute, but power is sexy. And Jinshi? He’s bringing both now.
The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 is currently available to watch on Crunchyroll, and Episode 22 is airing on June 13, 2025.
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