In the episode titled "Wondrous Medicine Production," the story centers on the protagonist and his attempt to help the Rembrandt family, whose members are afflicted by a powerful and mysterious level 8 curse. The episode highlights several key narrative elements:
: For medical professionals of the 1950s and 60s, the development of antibiotics like penicillin was viewed as a "wonder drug" transition from accidental discovery to mass production. (Dub) 7 : Wondrous Medicine Production
: Today, scientists at institutions like Trinity College Dublin are still searching for "nature's pharmacy" in local lore and bogs to find the next generation of undiscovered medicines. In the episode titled "Wondrous Medicine Production," the
: The episode introduces Morris , Rembrandt's aide, who is shown taking increasingly desperate and sadistic measures to keep his family alive long enough for the cure to be finished. : The episode introduces Morris , Rembrandt's aide,
: Modern "targeted therapy" biologicals are the real-world equivalent of the anime's Ambrosia, often being the only hope for previously incurable diseases. From Small Wonder to Big Salvation:
: The "production" mentioned in the title refers to the creation of an Alchemist's Circle —reminiscent of series like Fullmetal Alchemist —to synthesize the miracle cure.