Potions Will Save Me [Season 1 Episode 11]

“Potions Will Save Me” Episode 11: Bento Boxes, Gold Detectors, and Pandemic Flashbacks

If there’s one thing Kaoru knows how to do, it’s turn chaos into a side hustle. Episode 11 of Potions Will Save Me (or Potion-danomi de Ikinobimasu! if we’re being fancy with the original title) dives headfirst into her latest adventures—running a bento shop, decoding secret messages, and accidentally stumbling into a treasure hunt—all while a mysterious plague looms in the background. And let’s just say, fans are here for the chaos… mostly.

First off, let’s talk about Kaoru’s bento empire. What started as a one-day pop-up to outsmart some stuck-up nobles blew up into a full-blown lunch business, and honestly? Iconic. As one fan put it, “Kaoru woke up and wasted no time in getting started on those bentos.” The best part? She’s still running her pharmacy out of the same spot. Multitasking queen? We think yes. But even Kaoru has her limits—when the royal army calls her in to deliver medicine, she’s not just playing delivery girl. She’s using her potion powers to level up her skills, which, let’s be real, is exactly why we love her.

But wait, there’s more. Remember that rat from last episode? Yeah, turns out it was carrying a plague. Cue the COVID flashbacks—fans couldn’t help but joke, “almost done with this one, I’ve enjoyed it. I’m having covid flashbacks rn” and “That sucked. They had COVID there, too? :'(“ Kaoru, ever the problem-solver, jumps into action, but not without a little help from her friends. The Viscount of Larsick actually cares about his people (shocking, we know—most nobles in isekai are just power-hungry jerks), so he teams up with Kaoru to find the root cause of the crop failures and stop the disease. Smart move, right? As one fan noted, “Give a man a fish, feed him for a day, teach a man to fish, feed him for life.” Kaoru’s all about that long-term solution.

Now, let’s get to the fun stuff: the treasure hunt. Kaoru pulls out a gold-detecting device that looks straight out of Doraemon (fans called it “Doraemon’s detector lol”), and suddenly, they’re on a quest to find hidden gold. Turns out, some genius cast a vault made entirely of gold—so heavy it stayed hidden for 90 years. Talk about a flex. But the real highlight? The bento interviews. Imagine nobles trying to get a job at Kaoru’s lunch shop. We’re here for it. One fan even begged, “wanna see noble Roland Ubering~~” (Ubering as in delivering bentos? Yes, please.)

Of course, no episode is complete without a little drama. Kaoru’s still dealing with that smuggle gang from earlier, and there’s a hint that the plague might be the big finale. But let’s not forget the real tea: Kaoru’s love life. Fans are begging for some romance, with one commenter saying, “Kaoru saves the day again, but I think her love life is in need of some saving too.” We feel you—when’s Kaoru gonna get a break and find someone who appreciates her potion-making skills and her bento expertise?

Overall, Episode 11 was a solid mix of humor, heart, and chaos. Fans loved the lack of “evil Kaoru” (thankfully—we’ve had enough of that trope) and the focus on her problem-solving skills. As one fan summed it up, “Not a bad episode. I got a laugh from this.” And let’s not forget the weird D. reference—what was that about? We’re still scratching our heads, but hey, it added to the fun.

So, what’s next? We’re guessing the finale will be all about stopping the plague and catching that smuggle gang. Will Kaoru save the day again? Duh. But will she finally get that love interest? We can only hope. Until then, we’ll be here, waiting for more bento chaos and potion-powered adventures.

Potions Will Save Me Season 1 Episode 11 is streaming now—go check it out if you haven’t already. And if you do, let us know: did the Doraemon detector make you laugh? Are you team Kaoru for the win? Let’s chat!

(Oh, and P.S.—if you’re having COVID flashbacks, you’re not alone. We feel you.)